Friday 26 July 2013

Top vector picks for this week

So in my search to find the best free vectors I used many sites. Including even Google IMAGE search. I know, I know, you're probably thinking.. "is that what you have for us James". Well no, its one of the many resources I use though. Its actually one of the most under-rated vector searches online.

You can search images from time found, predominate colors, size of image, and much much more. Simply click on "Search Tools" and go through all the options and try them out. Truly one of the best searches to find graphics and vectors.

Then you have your paid services such are Dreamstime, ShutterShock, IStockPhoto and others. They are the best option if you have the money to spend. They are generally quite expensive and your money doesn't go a long way. I think with today's resources most of your needs can be met with free open source graphics. There are many graphics designers that put their stuff out there for free. No royalty images, no need to pay at all. Sites that offer best free vectors stock images and graphics from designers that allow free distribution of their graphics design. They  usually contain hundreds of thousands of images and stock vectors and best thing is, they are all free. You are also able to upload and share you own designs. Their search tools are very much similar (color search, time uploaded, etc) to google images search, which I mentioned earlier has hands down the best search options of any online image search.

I think any novice to intermediate graphics designer can find all their vector graphic needs from free vector sites. Without having to fork out hundreds of dollars for paid services. A search on Google for "free vector downloads" will yield many of the best vector graphics sites. More on how to find quality vectors coming in the next posts.  

My long awaited internet presence!

Hey guys, So Ive been hearing about all the people that have an online presence and i thought why am I so far behind technology. I have to get with the times. A little background info about myself.. I from Cairns, Australia where the weather is always beautiful and sunny ;) I'm an avid graphic designer and have been involved in design for over 10 years. I LOVE collecting the best vectors and graphics the net has to offer.

So I decided that I should start a blogger account and share with my friends and soon to be new internet friends :) the best resources for finding awesome graphic work that is free to use. Stay tuned and I will be updating this spot frequent.

Much love,
James W.