And publishing regular original content is crucial for the success of an Author Blog.

If you look at my Author Blog, you find anything related to Art, Media Design, Website Development and Design, Photography, Nature and… of course South Africa. This is where my heart and focus are and this leaves me a lot of scope for things to investigate, research, be enthusiastic about and share in form of any kind of expression that’s possible online.

While many people believe they can get away in a ‘free’ way by just using their Facebook accounts to write and express themselves, they don’t operate from a position of freedom – like if they would be owning their own website or blog where they are in full control. Social Networks work for themselves and make and change the rules, they possess your content – be it written or in form of photos – and even sell you without your consent or vote nor giving you a fair share.

If a herd mentality is what you like, this will not bother you and you gladly pay the price.

If, however, you wish to be independent and build your own reputation online, based on your name, your talents and your services and/or products, there is no way around having your own personalized Author Blog or website.

Think about it and get started – for instance on a free WordPress Blog. If you want something more sophisticated, have a look at my SHOWCASE and – if and once you’re ready for your own driver’s seat online – let’s talk!

The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery is situated in Church Street in the Mossel Bay CBD and was first opened in November 2011. The Gallery offers an excellent variety of Original Artwork by very talented artists from all over South Africa. It also offers a range of Theunis Minnie’s as well as other photographers work.

Theunis Minnie is best known for his landscape photography, but he also does wedding photography, family portraits and commercial photography. He is an excellent photographer that has a photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery has a photographic studio in which portraits and products can be photographed.

Besides photography, Theunis Minnie also provides a picture framing service. Quality work and competitive pricing is what makes Theunis Minnie a popular photographer and picture frame. The objective of the gallery is to offer good quality artwork and picture framing at prices which are affordable. He takes pride in each frame that he does and offer advice on which frame will enhance you photo or painting as well as fit your budget.

Visitors to the Theunis Minnie Art Gallery can park at the Bayside Centre Parking lot or at the undercover parking with is located right next to the Art Gallery. The Entrance to the Undercover Parking is situated in Church Street, across the Old Mother Church.

The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery is situated in Church Street in the Mossel Bay CBD and was first opened in November 2011. The Gallery offers an excellent variety of Original Artwork by very talented artists from all over South Africa. It also offers a range of Theunis Minnie’s as well as other photographers work.

Theunis Minnie is best known for his landscape photography, but he also does wedding photography, family portraits and commercial photography. He is an excellent photographer that has a photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery has a photographic studio in which portraits and products can be photographed.

Besides photography, Theunis Minnie also provides a picture framing service. Quality work and competitive pricing is what makes Theunis Minnie a popular photographer and picture frame. The objective of the gallery is to offer good quality artwork and picture framing at prices which are affordable. He takes pride in each frame that he does and offer advice on which frame will enhance you photo or painting as well as fit your budget.

Visitors to the Theunis Minnie Art Gallery can park at the Bayside Centre Parking lot or at the undercover parking with is located right next to the Art Gallery. The Entrance to the Undercover Parking is situated in Church Street, across the Old Mother Church.

The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery is situated in Church Street in the Mossel Bay CBD and was first opened in November 2011. The Gallery offers an excellent variety of Original Artwork by very talented artists from all over South Africa. It also offers a range of Theunis Minnie’s as well as other photographers work.

Theunis Minnie is best known for his landscape photography, but he also does wedding photography, family portraits and commercial photography. He is an excellent photographer that has a photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery has a photographic studio in which portraits and products can be photographed.

Besides photography, Theunis Minnie also provides a picture framing service. Quality work and competitive pricing is what makes Theunis Minnie a popular photographer and picture frame. The objective of the gallery is to offer good quality artwork and picture framing at prices which are affordable. He takes pride in each frame that he does and offer advice on which frame will enhance you photo or painting as well as fit your budget.

Visitors to the Theunis Minnie Art Gallery can park at the Bayside Centre Parking lot or at the undercover parking with is located right next to the Art Gallery. The Entrance to the Undercover Parking is situated in Church Street, across the Old Mother Church.

Theunis Minnie is best known for his landscape photography, but he also does wedding photography, family portraits and commercial photography. He is an excellent photographer that has a photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. The Theunis Minnie Art Gallery has a photographic studio in which portraits and products can be photographed.

Besides photography, Theunis Minnie also provides a picture framing service. Quality work and competitive pricing is what makes Theunis Minnie a popular photographer and picture frame. The objective of the gallery is to offer good quality artwork and picture framing at prices which are affordable. He takes pride in each frame that he does and offer advice on which frame will enhance you photo or painting as well as fit your budget.

Visitors to the Theunis Minnie Art Gallery can park at the Bayside Centre Parking lot or at the undercover parking with is located right next to the Art Gallery. The Entrance to the Undercover Parking is situated in Church Street, across the Old Mother Church.

Valentine’s Day Gifts

Here’s wishing everybody a “Happy Valentine’s Day” on 14 February 2010!

While it’s a bit late to start looking into preparing more sophisticated Valentine’s Day Gifts today, it’s never too late for Valentine’s Gift Ideas that go beyond buying a red rose, a pack of funnily formed chocolates or a bottle of Schnaps!

Valentine’s Day Gifts – Elegant DVD Packaging

Why not consider some Elegant DVD Packaging for your Valentine’s Day Gifts next year? Or for any other upcoming occasion like a Birthday, Promotion, Easter…?

In my example here, I wrapped up a collection of beautiful digital pictures I took this year – my most precious moments on Noordhoek Beach South Africa 2010. I added some “unaccomplished music” that fits this spectacular high tide scenario perfectly – if you know which one I mean -  and dedicated it to “My Valentine” in the Title.

Quality is obviously always the most important criterium. Firstly of the photo or background image and of course the typography. There are free fonts and those we pay heavily for – and the difference becomes especially obvious once we leave the virtual world and go into the Printing process! I was quite pleasantly surprised how well the two free fonts came out here.

In the detail above I took a screenshot of the original Valentine’s DVD Packaging Image I created and rendered at just medium quality (40) to keep the loading speed down. It’s all part of the ongoing learning process; experience – sometimes pretty painful – and attentive observation are my best teachers… and of course I have an absolute admiration for the real “Masters” !

Just click on the images and they will open in a bigger format in the overlay… takes just a few seconds.

Valentine’s Day Gift Packaging

Valentine’s Day Gift Packaging is just another product item that will grow over time and feature in my SHOP for anyone to choose from.

I so much enjoy doing any form of Graphic Design or Digital Artwork… and letting my ideas hijack my creativity and refine my skills!

Photoshop Ycademy Workshops

Here I present the original and untouched image as well as a black and white version. Depending on the atmosphere, ambience or mood we want to achieve to suit the special occasion, the color can be easily adapted and changed and even manipulated or wrapped around another shape, ebook, box or jewel case for instance.

Being well equipped with the right Graphic Design Tools and the knowledge and skills taught in Photoshop Ycademy Workshops there is no limit to our imagination in pampering those we love with something personal and special – even on Valentine’s Day!

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