What is the secret of convincing portraiture, whether done digitally or in traditional media or a mixture of the two? And how important is it that depictions be faithful to the subject, or is there a great deal of latitude in terms of personal interpretation? We talked to a group of leading illustrators to find out.
Tag: Digital Arts
Create a mixed-media portrait using Adobe Photoshop
Paul Holland demonstrates how he went about producing a portrait of singer Beth Ditto for an editorial illustration. He hopes the tutorial will inspire you to explore the endless possibilities available in software.
Create an iAd for the iPad
Alex Lokhman outlines the features of Apple’s ad design tool, providing guidance on how to make the best impact with your advertising through the iAd network.
Create a Euphoric abstract haze
It doesn’t take a wealth of graphic complexity to produce an image charged with meaning. In this design, self-employed artist Tom Starley uses basic colours, shapes and brush strokes to create a well balanced, euphoric image with a hint of the fetal about it.
Master black-and-white art
Ever since humans plucked pieces of smouldering charcoal from the fire to draw on cave walls, artists have been concerned with the symbolism and power of black on a white or neutral background. But why work in black and white today when all the colours of the rainbow are available, at the click of a mouse?