Site Information
Written Tutorials
Videos
Gallery
Photoshop Tutorial DVDs
Questions, Answers and Feedback
Commissions
DG on Deviant Art
DG on Youtube
DG on Facebook
Written Tutorials
Videos
Gallery
Photoshop Tutorial DVDs
Questions, Answers and Feedback
Commissions
DG on Deviant Art
DG on Youtube
DG on Facebook
This site is aimed at showcasing my personal artwork and sharing my Photoshop knowledge, digital painting and design techniques with aspiring graphic artists and designers.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their support, kind emails and a special thanks to those who have purchased my tutorial DVDs. When I started this site, I expected no more than 20 people to visit and threw it together in Frontpage with some makeshift Photoshop graphics. I have been overwhelmed with the response, however, and find it very flattering to see my work linked over various Photoshop and digital art forums, graphic design blogs and sites, and being "digged" on Digg.com. The positive responses and feedback are more appreciated than you probably realise.
Welcome to Devotion Graphics
Dedicated to high quality Photoshop tutorials and the artwork of Daniel "Wade" Hammonds
Dedicated to high quality Photoshop tutorials and the artwork of Daniel "Wade" Hammonds
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can I contact you?
A. If you wish to contact me, you can write to: enquiries@devotion-graphics.com
Q. Why am I seeing this website on a blueyonder host?
A. Don't worry. This is my original webhost before switching to devotion-graphics.com. The Blueyonder site has been linked all over Internet sites, blogs and forums so I decided to keep the original links in tact.
Q. How long have you been creating computer graphics?
A. I began doodling in Deluxe Paint 2 on my Amiga as far back as 1990. It was around 1994 when I started taking graphics seriously and started using 24 bit colour palettes from around 1996 until August 2001 when I first started painting in Photoshop.
Q. What programs do you use?
A. I currently favour Adobe Photoshop CS2, though I'm experimenting with other software for graphic design, such as Adobe Illustrator and some 3d programs. My older Amiga work, however, was pixelled using Deluxe Paint 4, Personal Paint and Brilliance.
Q. Are you interested in working for my project or any freelance work?
A. I now have a commission page, with my general pricing structure. If you want any work done that is not covered, please feel free to contact me with an offer. However, please understand that I have to make a living and I cannot afford to work for free or on a promise of some future pay day.
Q. What's 'pixelling'?
A. Pixelling is a technique used by 8bit/16bit graphic artists and basically involves painting with pixels or building a huge mosaic. To get an idea of what this entails, try using MS Paint. I would not recommend it to anybody who values their sanity!
Q. What is behind the name "Me and Louie's Sister"?
A. This painting was released at Breakpoint 2003, taking first place in the Freestyle Graphics competition. It was painted as a parody and a tribute to the picture Me and My Little Sister by one of my favourite graphic artists, Louie/The Black Lotus.su
Q. What graphic tablet/equipment do you use?
A. Up until 2007 I have painted all my work with a standard mouse. I have since upgraded to a Wacom Graphire 4, which has made an incredible difference to my work. While this is a very low end tablet, I'm quite happy working with minimal equipment.
Q. My friend saw your Photorealistic Painting tutorial and thinks you used a scanner and backtracked the stages. Is that true?
A. I get this a lot, and take it as a compliment, but feel free to check my timelapse videos and DVDs. which should put and end to your doubts.
Q. Where can I find more of your graphics?
A. Check the graphics gallery on this site. You can see many of my old Amiga graphics, pure digital paintings and other work. I also have a gallery on Deviant Art if you feel like looking me up.
Q. Can I use your tutorial in my magazine/book/college class/other?
A. Drop me a mail and I will let you know. People have used my tutorials in magazine articles and have even used it as a lesson plan for a graphic design class. I'm flattered to see it useful. Usually, all I ask is that you remember to credit me and provide a link to this website.
Q. How did you design this web site?
A. I just adapted and combined various techniques, all of which are covered throughout my Tricks of the Trade DVD.
Q. What is Tricks of the Trade?
A. Tricks of the Trade is my Photoshop training DVD aimed at beginners and is based on handy tricks and techniques for getting quick results. I have given away a lot of quality advice in this DVD and have been delighted with all the positive feedback, many from people who have turned a profit.
Q. What is this Photorealism DVD?
A. This is my latest DVD, which is one of the most extensive step by step digital painting tutorials available. It focuses on approaches to photorealistic portrait painting in Photoshop. While it's a more advanced programme than my existing tutorials, all processes are explained in detail to suit all skill levels.
Q. Why didn't you reply to my email?
A. I am sorry. When I set up this site I expected only a handful of people to visit, but have been overwhelmed with the responses. I do appreciate all the emails you have sent me and the nice comments you have made. Please understand it is difficult for me to offer personal coaching or critiquing. Also bear in mind that my email address receives a lot of spam mail so emails with attachments may be deleted.
A. If you wish to contact me, you can write to: enquiries@devotion-graphics.com
Q. Why am I seeing this website on a blueyonder host?
A. Don't worry. This is my original webhost before switching to devotion-graphics.com. The Blueyonder site has been linked all over Internet sites, blogs and forums so I decided to keep the original links in tact.
Q. How long have you been creating computer graphics?
A. I began doodling in Deluxe Paint 2 on my Amiga as far back as 1990. It was around 1994 when I started taking graphics seriously and started using 24 bit colour palettes from around 1996 until August 2001 when I first started painting in Photoshop.
Q. What programs do you use?
A. I currently favour Adobe Photoshop CS2, though I'm experimenting with other software for graphic design, such as Adobe Illustrator and some 3d programs. My older Amiga work, however, was pixelled using Deluxe Paint 4, Personal Paint and Brilliance.
Q. Are you interested in working for my project or any freelance work?
A. I now have a commission page, with my general pricing structure. If you want any work done that is not covered, please feel free to contact me with an offer. However, please understand that I have to make a living and I cannot afford to work for free or on a promise of some future pay day.
Q. What's 'pixelling'?
A. Pixelling is a technique used by 8bit/16bit graphic artists and basically involves painting with pixels or building a huge mosaic. To get an idea of what this entails, try using MS Paint. I would not recommend it to anybody who values their sanity!
Q. What is behind the name "Me and Louie's Sister"?
A. This painting was released at Breakpoint 2003, taking first place in the Freestyle Graphics competition. It was painted as a parody and a tribute to the picture Me and My Little Sister by one of my favourite graphic artists, Louie/The Black Lotus.su
Q. What graphic tablet/equipment do you use?
A. Up until 2007 I have painted all my work with a standard mouse. I have since upgraded to a Wacom Graphire 4, which has made an incredible difference to my work. While this is a very low end tablet, I'm quite happy working with minimal equipment.
Q. My friend saw your Photorealistic Painting tutorial and thinks you used a scanner and backtracked the stages. Is that true?
A. I get this a lot, and take it as a compliment, but feel free to check my timelapse videos and DVDs. which should put and end to your doubts.
Q. Where can I find more of your graphics?
A. Check the graphics gallery on this site. You can see many of my old Amiga graphics, pure digital paintings and other work. I also have a gallery on Deviant Art if you feel like looking me up.
Q. Can I use your tutorial in my magazine/book/college class/other?
A. Drop me a mail and I will let you know. People have used my tutorials in magazine articles and have even used it as a lesson plan for a graphic design class. I'm flattered to see it useful. Usually, all I ask is that you remember to credit me and provide a link to this website.
Q. How did you design this web site?
A. I just adapted and combined various techniques, all of which are covered throughout my Tricks of the Trade DVD.
Q. What is Tricks of the Trade?
A. Tricks of the Trade is my Photoshop training DVD aimed at beginners and is based on handy tricks and techniques for getting quick results. I have given away a lot of quality advice in this DVD and have been delighted with all the positive feedback, many from people who have turned a profit.
Q. What is this Photorealism DVD?
A. This is my latest DVD, which is one of the most extensive step by step digital painting tutorials available. It focuses on approaches to photorealistic portrait painting in Photoshop. While it's a more advanced programme than my existing tutorials, all processes are explained in detail to suit all skill levels.
Q. Why didn't you reply to my email?
A. I am sorry. When I set up this site I expected only a handful of people to visit, but have been overwhelmed with the responses. I do appreciate all the emails you have sent me and the nice comments you have made. Please understand it is difficult for me to offer personal coaching or critiquing. Also bear in mind that my email address receives a lot of spam mail so emails with attachments may be deleted.
