The Best of the Web selected by PV.M Garage. Every month I take a look around and select some of the most interesting readings and resources published on great websites.

November was a very interesting month. Take your time to read these fantastic articles written by helpful people for the design community.

That’s all guys… I hope you’ll find useful these bookmarks.

Amazing Tutorials and Tips for Web and Graphic Designers

Blog.SpoonGraphics.co.uk | How to Create a Crafts Inspired Vector Kids Illustration

1stWebDesigner.com | How To Create Great Typographic Wallpaper In Photoshop

Tutorial9.net | Create a Simple Autumn Scene in Photoshop

Psd.TutsPlus.com | How to Create a Realistic IES Lighting Effect in Photoshop

Sixrevisions.com | How to Design a Band Website Layout in Photoshop

DesignM.ag | Design an Attractive One-Page Portfolio Using Photoshop

SpyreStudios.com | The Anatomy Of An Infographic: 5 Steps To Create A Powerful Visual

SixRevisions.com | Minimal and Modern Layout: PSD to XHTML/CSS Conversion

SohTanaka.com | Mega Drop Down Menu w/ CSS and jQuery

JankoAtWarpSpeed.com | Create YouTube-like adaptable view using CSS and jQuery

Articles and Interviews

InspiredM.com | How To: Successfully Launch a Web Design Startup with Social Media and No Budget | Inspired Magazine

WebHostingSearch.com | 11 Elementary Tips to Consider When Redesigning Your Blog

SmashingMagazine.com | Quality-Price-Ratio in Web Design (Pricing Design Work)

AcuityDesigns.com | Competing Against The Agency – The Freelancer’s Epic Battle

SuperFreelancer.com | The other side of criticism – you can make it useful

DesignInformer.com | Ask the Expert – Using Wordpress to Build Large Scale Websites with Derek Herman

WebM.ag | An Interview With Chris Coyier

WoorkUp.com | How to build a Social Networking Website with Drupal

WoorkUp.com | Useful Tips Every Web Designer Should Know About SEO

Freebies and Resources

Blog.SpoonGraphics.co.uk | Free Hi-Resolution Paint Stroke Photoshop Brushes

ThePhotoArgus.com | 24 Amazing Photoshop Actions to Help You Achieve a Retro Look

DesignM.ag | Freebie: Tea-Stained Paper Texture Set

WebDesignLedger.com | The Best Free Icon Sets of 2009

WebDesignLedger.com | 12 Excellent jQuery Plugins for Enhancing Forms

SmashingMagazine.com | 40 Free High-Quality WordPress Themes

WebDesignBooth.com | Wordpress Web Optimization: 15 Tips And Plugins To Monitor, Speed Up And Optimize Your Wordpress Blog

Showcases and Inspiration

SpeckyBoy.com | 50 Examples of Effective Uses of Typography Within Web Design

Noupe.com | The Beauty Of Splash Sculptures

Blog.EchoEnduring.com | 25 Creative Website Footers

CreativityDen.com | 35 Websites that use transparency effectively

SmashingShare.com | Photo Manipulation – 100 Kickass Photo Manipulation Art Examples

InstantsShift.com | 70+ Creative and Inspirational Website Designs

InspirationTi.me | Say it Loud! 63 Websites with Huge Typography

Aext.net | Showcase of 30+ Blog Designs With Awesome Datetime Display

Illustrations and Digital Painting

Sandara on DeviantART | Black knight and companion

Candra on DeviantART | Potion Shop

Behance.net | Portfolio Pieces on the Behance Network

Behance.net | Sport artwork on the Behance Network

Behance.net | New Illustrations on the Behance Network

WebSite of The Month – LosColoresOlvidados.com

Los colores olvidados

Must-Follow on Twitter

Michela Chiucini (chelseagirl50) on Twitter

Callum Chapman (callumchapman) on Twitter

Calvin Lee (mayhemstudios) on Twitter

Must Follow Blogs of the Month

BlogOf.FrancescoMugnai.com

Design Informer – The Latest in Web Design and Graphic Design

AEXT.NET – Programming, Design, Blogging

The Best of the Month on Web Design Updates

55 Decisive Useful jQuery Tutorials | Web Design Updates

Design a cool and original jeans style Business Card in Photoshop

10 Wordpress Plugins To Boost Up Your Theme You Have Ever Known

Tutorial: Design a Clean Good-Looking Portfolio In Photoshop

Don’t Forget, Good Stuff on PV.M Garage

Nice And Simple Toolbar For Your Website With CSS3 And jQuery

Inspirational Showcase Of Music-Related Logos