http://www.tactical-graphic-design.comGraphic design and public relations including illustration work, written copy and speech writing.en-USPaul Jacobsen 1993 - 2005Paul Jacobsen <info@tactical-graphic-design.com>Paul Jacobsen <info@tactical-graphic-design.com>Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:53:56 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/graphic-design-rss-icon.pnghttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.comhttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/clip-art-christmas-downloads.htmChoose From: Santa Claus with a boy. Color Christmas Stocking, B & W Christmas Stocking, Silver Christmas Bells, Elf and Candy Cane, Nativity Scene, Christmas Mistletoe, Christmas Present, Funny Santa Claus, Victorian Father Christmas, Christmas Bells and Ribbon, Angel's Horn, Angel with a Flute, Candle Burning, Christmas Presents in Boxes, Angel Icon, Candle Holder, Cold Christmas Caroler, Christmas Nutcracker, Santa Smiling, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Cookies & Milk, Santa Claus Laughing, Santa Claus with His List, Christmas Wreath, Fancy Christmas Bells{27a9f1e9-f2ef-8488-cf28-7baa1cdc9138}Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:53:56 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/clip-art-military-air-force-downloads.htmThe Air Force clip art selection here includes diagrams of fighter jets and bombers, a Huey helicopter, a couple cruise missiles and even a carrier crew attending a jet on deck. Additional clip art sections will be added over the next two days containing Navy and Army items.{47cd60a-3ff4-9970-12ea-8569a02ac093}Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:45:10 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.comTactical Graphic Design is now offering its technical and tutorial articles as free content to Webmasters who have related sites in the disciplines of graphic design, marketing, public relations and digital art. See the details off the home page link.{bf0ef9e-2d22-e222-c4fa-4f736f6367e}Tue, 09 Aug 2005 22:36:57 GMTWhy colors are as important as design elements in logos. Believe it or not, there is a psychology to color because it can have a direct impact on the human mind. Choice of color must be looked at on the basis of what sub-verbal messages are being sent. Combinations of colors must balance once against the other to either combine effects or for one to downplay a negative association of another.{ad67f007-9d2d-da7d-bed3-c7b0e54e93c}Mon, 01 Aug 2005 19:19:07 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/first-impressions-reduce-exit-clicks.htmYou’ve done it all right …content, title tags, descriptions, keywords, advertisers, link partners and Google has approved you as an AdSense publisher! You’ve done your homework, read the advice of SEO professionals, applied that advice diligently and have a good stats program in place to track your traffic. You’re on your way! (Article featured in the WebPro News Ezine for Profssional Webmasters.)Paul JacobsenWeb Site Design and Development{86399caf-118e-eb7f-91dd-b9cdfeec8906}Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:46:11 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/logo-development-design-special-offer.htmTactical Graphic Design is offering a LOGO DESIGN PACKAGE SPECIAL on a first come – first served basis. This is an ideal design solution for startup or small companies who are on limited marketing and advertising budgets.{6b04e9d0-8d2a-2a75-c849-6382e5ba5b65}Thu, 02 Jun 2005 01:05:59 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/logo-design-company-branding.htmAny graphic designer who develops logos will tell you that logo design often represents a contradiction in terms and, on the surface, defies conventional logic. As odd as that statement may seem, it is none the less true on account of one word …”simplicity”.{572ac02d-5d31-e518-693e-ffc7b9a41ad}Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:43:59 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/creative-commons-license-announcement.htmTactical Graphic Design now offers limited licensing of images and articles to businesses and individuals.Paul Jacobsen{ceb5b248-8bb2-b6be-416-f27af3033c3}Sat, 26 Mar 2005 00:34:44 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/discount-coupon.htmOur way of saying " Thank you for your business! " Download this coupon and save 10% on your order!Paul Jacobsen{6eef5172-5a8c-6123-4357-759a2f103d24}Sat, 26 Mar 2005 00:31:56 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/logo-development-notes.htmLogo development generally happens in one of two ways. First of all there is the situations where the client provides some framework ideas and then turns the designer loose on them. The development of this logo followed the second path wherein the client works interactively with the designer as ideas and prototypes volley back and forth between them. This is the collaborative design approach. This is most often the case for small, startup and closely held businesses. Paul JacobsenSat, 26 Mar 2005 00:35:11 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/articles/xara-x-software_review.htmXara X is a light-system-load package that nimbly handles both vector and bitmap images and combines them with lightening speed. Xara X is ideal for web design as well as print projects. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Paul JacobsenSat, 26 Mar 2005 00:35:22 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/articles/working-creative-talent.htmThe Creative Talent you hire, such as graphic designers, web designers, artists and writers, exist largely in a secret world , one located between their ears. In fact its there that most of their work gets done. Paul JacobsenSat, 26 Mar 2005 00:35:40 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/articles/screen_vs_print_images.htmThis overview article is intended to familiarize you with some differences between the quality you see on a computer screen and that which you see when you print those images. Often people are surprised at less than acceptable results on paper when an image looked crisp and vibrant on the screen. Paul JacobsenSat, 26 Mar 2005 00:35:55 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/police-badge-logo-design.htmThis is an article demonstrating the client-involved process of updating a police badge to a more modern and a cutting edge look. We discuss how variations on a theme can be applied without losing the overall integrity of the primary design, which is especially important when a visual identity must be maintained even though the appearance is substantially changing. Paul JacobsenSat, 26 Mar 2005 00:36:28 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/rendering-crop-circle-silbury-hill.htmThe crop circle at Silbury Hill in July 2004 presented an artistic masterpiece as well as an incredible mystery as to its origin and possible meaning. The design incorporated the Mayan calendar as well as the eagle wings symbolic of the Egyption God Ra. Attached to this article is a detailed description of how the rendering was plotted and finally created. Paul JacobsenSat, 26 Mar 2005 00:36:54 GMThttp://www.tactical-graphic-design.com/clients/feudalserf/feudalserf.htmTGD is now the exclusive art supplier to The Modern Feudal Serf, Canada's Patriotic Political Pundit. The Serf, as he calls himself, mixes humour, satire, facts and a fresh approach as he reviews current events on the Canadian political scene. The specific request was for artwork that is humourous & satirical ...well, we love a challenge! For a closer look ...http://feudal-serf.blogspot.com{73354504-b5e-393d-56e8-cb514684a941}Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:20:35 GMT