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    Poll results

    Thanks for voting!  During the past month, you’ve let me know what you’d like from Santa Flamingo.  Here are the results:
    You’d like more vintage images such as photos, ads and illustrations.  The second most popular request was Gothic images and clipart.  You’d also like zines and ebooks, and some ecourses in art.
    These sound like really [...]

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    The 2000+ mile adventure

    In Houston (Texas) on the morning of May 1st, we got into our cars (HT and I, plus our two ...

    Sites that Soar!

    Do you like this website design? I'll show you how I built it with entirely free tools. My ...

    Podcasts resume

    After a long hiatus, I'm recording podcasts again. In fact, I've recorded several, to answer new questions sent by ...

    Digital art products

    Clipart

    I’m working on fresh clipart, papers for use in collage, and other treats.
    My first project will be illustrations from vintage and antique fairy tales.
    (That’s the first new project because I carried those files with me when we drove from Houston to New England.)
    Until the new art is online, be sure to see Santa Flamingo’s most [...]

    eBooks and eZines

    The return of the zines

    After we get a little more settled, I’m planning to write and edit art zines again. They’ll be distributed online, where you can download your own copy and print it.
    I’ll announce the upcoming themes as soon as I can, so your art and articles can be featured.
    Zine contributors and current subscribers* will have a [...]

    Articles

    150 dpi or 300 dpi?

    “DPI” means “dots per inch” in old-fashioned printing. Today, many people use “dpi” to mean “pixels per inch,” as well.
    WHAT’S IMPORTANT
    For most desktop printing on paper, 150 dpi is fine. That’s what I use for most of my ATCs, image transfers, etc.
    For professional printing, especially on smooth surfaces, 300 dpi is a better choice.
    MORE [...]

    Aisling's personal blog

    Sultry summer days

    Summer is glorious here in New England!  At least once a day, we smile and say to each other, “This is what we moved here for.”
    We get to the beach at least once a week, and really enjoy walking in the waves at the water’s edge.  The icy waters are invigorating and the landscapes are [...]