http://www.creativepro.com Where Creatives Go to Know en http://www.creativepro.com/article/are-uv-inks-right-for-your-print-jobs- UV inks have real benefits, from faster turnaround times to fewer nasty emissions. But before you jump on the UV boat, read this article.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/are-uv-inks-right-for-your-print-jobs-">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/photoshop-how-to-paths-to-enlightenment Illustration expert Alicia Buelow reveals her techniques. See how she combines vintage line drawings, photos, clip art, type, and more using time-saving tricks.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/photoshop-how-to-paths-to-enlightenment">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/combine-photographs-and-3d-objects-in-photoshop Let a Photoshop pro walk you through his creation of a real project -- a book cover that joins 2D and 3D elements using often-overlooked Photoshop tools<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/combine-photographs-and-3d-objects-in-photoshop">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/learn-photomontage-from-a-pro Illustrator Steve Caplin shows you how to go from a plain picture to a dramatic photomontage using nothing but a couple of images and Adobe Photoshop.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/learn-photomontage-from-a-pro">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-choose-the-right-spf-to-prevent-burn-out- Burns aren't restricted to the beach. Even if you enjoy your job, you can suffer from burnout. Here's how to prevent it or, if you're already in trouble, identify the symptoms and whip up remedies tailored to your needs.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-choose-the-right-spf-to-prevent-burn-out-">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-appreciate-the-view Fire hydrants, taxicabs, a national book expo, and Central Park give Molly Joss a new outlook. What would open your eyes?<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-appreciate-the-view">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-weaving-a-self-promotion-web Are you thinking about making a Web site to promote your business? Or are you dissatisfied with the site you already have? Molly Joss passes on some hard-earned wisdom on day 4 of Creatievpro.com's Self-Promotion Week.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-weaving-a-self-promotion-web">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-design-your-own-postage-stamps Whether it's for work or play, your correspondence can get a boost from personalized postage. Molly Joss tells you how to make your own -- legally, easily, and for not too much money.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-design-your-own-postage-stamps">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-the-book-geek-in-me MMMmmmm, design books. The carefully chosen color palettes, the inspiring imagery, the sensual feel of the heavy paper stock. Molly Joss waxes rhapsodic and invites you to share your bibliocentric desires.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-the-book-geek-in-me">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-tips-for-stimulating-creativity A nasty virus came with a silver lining -- it gave Molly Joss the down time she needed to discover her inner Jackson Pollack and to create a plan for conjuring creativity anytime.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-tips-for-stimulating-creativity">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-photos-that-bite-back Work is work, fun is fun, and never the twain shall meet. Wrong! Molly Joss explains why creative professionals should play and not feel a speck of guilt.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-photos-that-bite-back">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-death-of-a-hero We take the user interfaces of today's platforms and software programs for granted, forgetting that computing used to be an entirely different experience. Molly Joss mourns the passing of a man who helped usher in the modern era.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-death-of-a-hero">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-believe-in-your-unique-value-proposition Oral history and difficult design clients don't have much in common at first glance. Yet for Molly Joss, these two have paired up as unlikely teachers. The lesson: Don't underestimate your own value.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-believe-in-your-unique-value-proposition">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-if-i-ran-the-world- A common experience and a little disappointment give Molly Joss creative inspiration. A trip to the post office searching for the perfect (and ultimately unattainable) stamp for her Valentine's Day cards gets her to thinking about what changes she'd made if she were Postmaster General.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-if-i-ran-the-world-">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-the-proper-care-and-feeding-of-the-inner-artist As the economy starts to recover for some of us, we may be losing sight of our inner selves. Follow Molly Joss's inner journey to accepting and enjoying the creative struggle.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-the-proper-care-and-feeding-of-the-inner-artist">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-turning-mission-organization-into-mission-possible Ever wonder why your life is so disorganized? Well, it's because you're in your right mind! Step into the piles of papers with Molly Joss and find out how you can right-brain your way to being more orderly.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-turning-mission-organization-into-mission-possible">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-for-the-holidays-it-s-in-the-cards The holiday season is a fine time to show your artistic side to clients and friends. But when the weight of expectation becomes too heavy, how do you light the creative spark? Molly W. Joss takes you through her annual internal debate.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-for-the-holidays-it-s-in-the-cards">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/the-2004-creativepro-com-gift-guide Here it is: our third gift guide for creative people. We asked our regular contributors what they'd like to give -- or receive -- for the holidays this year. Their answers may surprise you.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/the-2004-creativepro-com-gift-guide">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/printing-tips-designing-for-digital-presses Designers appreciate the flexibility of digital presses that let them print shorter four-color runs. But choices of paper and preparation of files require special care. Find out what you need to know.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/printing-tips-designing-for-digital-presses">read more</a></p> http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-voting-and-shopping It's too late to vote in this election, and it may seem to early to shop for the holidays, but that didn't stop Molly Joss from finding creative inspiration in both endeavors.<p><a href="http://www.creativepro.com/article/creative-fuel-voting-and-shopping">read more</a></p>