Jorge Restrepo explains here how to modify characters in your own work to create a type-based illustration for an editorial layout
Surreal mixed-media illustration using Photoshop
Sachin Teng details how he finds references to underpin his artwork and the techniques he uses to blend contrasting components that are slick and clean with those that are grainy and organic. The idea is to explore the whole spectrum of art and graphics and find common ground to link all the underlying pieces together.
The secrets of cute character art revealed using Illustrator
Bubblefriends-creator Sascha Preuß teaches the art of designing colourful cartoon characters and reveals the principles of cuteness
Impressive Nail’s Life series by Vlad Artazov
Simple, everyday objects have long been used in photography to create interesting images.We commonly see them in still-life images, or juxtaposed in unexpected surroundings. But Czech photography Vlad Artazov has taken the idea of using simple objects to create striking images one step further with his Nails’ life series.
Designers who Aspire to Turn Leads into Deals
Designers either freelance or independent have primary concern of earning their bread and butter from their skills, however, they often lack in selling their services to right client. Most of the designers often have thick list of potential client lists which remain in the list mainly due to designer’s deficiency of bringing them on board by turning lead in sale. The reason of this attitude is numerous and one cannot really categorize it, hence; we can safely say that designers probably don’t have this skill by nature. It does not mean they cannot acquire it.