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People often ask me exactly how I create the artwork for Sassypants Design cards.<\/p>\n

[WARNING: If reading about software technology makes you want to poke your eyes out with poison darts, then go straight to the video.]<\/p>\n

I Use Adobe Illustrator for the Initial Drawings<\/h4>\n

I create my drawings using Adobe Illustrator<\/a>. (This is a vector-based drawing application, in geek speak.) I often work from a photo of a real dog or person as a subject, as a portrait painter might do. But I take artistic liberties along the way.<\/p>\n

Because I can.<\/p>\n

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Gotta Love the Graphics Tablet<\/h4>\n

My <\/span>Wacom tablet<\/a> is my drawing tool of choice. It is like putting pen to paper, only easier, because if I make a mistake, I can make it go away with a few clicks. (I\u2019m waiting for a tool like that to erase my mistakes in life.) Whatever I draw on my tablet, I see on my computer screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Magic Happens with Photoshop<\/h4>\n

Next, I open my drawing with <\/span>Adobe Photoshop<\/a> (a raster-based program, for the tech-heads). This is where the magic happens. Backgrounds, textures, color adjustments, captions\u2026 I do it all with Photoshop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adobe InDesign – The Last Stop<\/span><\/h4>\n

Finally, the last stop is Adobe InDesign.<\/a> This is a desktop publishing program that is the industry standard for layout and page design. I create a greeting card that includes the image, caption and the branding information on the back of the card.<\/p>\n

A greeting card has come to life.
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Watch the Process<\/h4>\n

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