So I’m finally getting my act together to post some of the many attempts at icons I’ve made. In preparation, I’ve put together a resource post to give due credit where it’s deserved. So without further ado:
HELPFUL TUTORIALS
These are the main tutorials I have used, and keep using.
“Icon Tutorial” by
augustian_silk - This is my very favorite favorite tut. I don’t always follow it exactly, but I have often used it to get me started. The effect is so lovely.
“Icon prep tutorial and general tips” by
_jems_ - Useful prep tips
“Tutorial || Leverage Icon Tutorial” by
platformnine - Fantastic tut on lightening and negative space
“two buffy tutorials” by
jehnt - Great advice on lightening very dark caps
“Black/White tutorial” by
explodeyy - It takes work to get a really nice black and white icon!
TEXTURES/BRUSHES
"EMlargetextures18" by
erniemay "Photoshop Icon Border Brushes" by
Nineofharts "Patterns 1" by
coy_dreamer "Spray Paint" by
midsummer_wind "Textures87" by
ohfreckle hitzusin "Scratch + Dust icon textures"
by
crazykira-resources CAPS
Stargate SG 1
www.stargatecaps.com Farscape
farscapecaps.com Battlestar Galactica
. . Day Dreaming . . 30 Rock
lore_85 CHALLENGES
Most of my icons are made for challenges.
sj_everyday scifi_icontest