Really early WIP
Saturday, July 25, 2009 by k10w3 | Discussion: Skinning
This may be a VERY ambitious project for my skills, but I think I'm going to attempt to create that Steam Punk Windowblind that someone requested a long time ago. It's going to take a long time, because I'm going to have to learn a bunch of new Photoshop techniques, but what better than a project to learn those techniques and build new skills, right? This is just a zygote of a start menu -- lots of stuff to learn and add, but I just thought I would toss it out here for any suggestions and ideas from my fellow skinners. (also...if you think this project is totally out of my league, I'd appreciate you letting me know that, too...gently, of course).

Reply #2 Saturday, July 25, 2009 3:00 PM
looks damn good !! I personally feel this is gonna be worth waiting for.......take your time and create this to perfection
GOOD LUCK ![]()
Reply #5 Sunday, July 26, 2009 8:36 AM
Go for it... just take your time and remember to have fun! ![]()
Reply #6 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:45 AM
You are a brave gal'. I salute you for pushing your limits! ![]()
I think a quote from Zen Pinball is apropriate here: Amaze the unbelievers!!
Reply #7 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:05 AM
Karen, this looks very good...I like it! Go for it girl!
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Reply #8 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:11 AM
Do as much research as you can for steampunk related stuff. It'll pay off in the long run.
Reply #9 Sunday, August 2, 2009 11:17 AM
Insomnia strikes again! -- I think the start panel is finished. Let me know your feelings on this please.

Reply #11 Sunday, August 2, 2009 5:54 PM
That gets a WOW! from me. Is there any chance that you could show us what a window is going to look like?
Reply #12 Sunday, August 2, 2009 6:20 PM
Is there any chance that you could show us what a window is going to look like?
I haven't touched the windows yet -- still working on the taskbar and buttons. I'll probably get to the windows on Wednesday if the momentum keeps driving me. Do you have any suggestions or things you would like when it comes to the window?
Reply #14 Sunday, August 2, 2009 6:47 PM
Do you have any suggestions or things you would like when it comes to the window?
I'm pretty useless when it comes to suggestions, but I think using the frame on the start menu minus the gears and whirligigs might look pretty interesting. I love the colors. This really looks like a great leap forward for you. I hope that this turns into a suite.
Reply #15 Sunday, August 2, 2009 7:15 PM
Karen, this looks awesome, and I feel it calling for a DX theme...
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Reply #19 Sunday, August 2, 2009 8:26 PM
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Reply #20 Sunday, August 2, 2009 10:29 PM
Yahoo!
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Reply #1 Saturday, July 25, 2009 2:30 PM