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.
Author: digitalarts
Bring a 3D creature to life using Illustrator
Illustrator’s superb tools for building 3D objects out of 2D shapes aren’t appreciated as much as they should be. Here Derek Lea shows you how to create an offbeat creature using Illustrator’s 3D Revolve effect, complete with a mouth, an eye and scaly skin that are simple to draw and wrap to the body and head.
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?