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Brainstorming Character Design with Alchemy
Developing and designing new characters can be tough. There is a tendency most artists have when faced with a blank canvas, and that is to draw what you feel most comfortable with. But what if you...
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How to Make a PDF portfolio book using Photoshop in 5 Minutes
Many companies require candidates to send an online portfolio when applying for a position. Sending JPEG files in a zipped folder is so 1996. So what are your options? A) You can build a website to...
View ArticleUsing 3D models for 2D background layouts
Background layouts can be tough to draw consistently. Something that I have been experimenting with lately is using 3D tools to assist in creating 2D backgrounds. Using 3D tools, such ...
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The Process Blog
This academic quarter has been my busiest yet, leaving me with very little spare time to write (and draw). Behind the scenes, I’ve been preparing and teaching three new illustration courses from the...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Online Design Portfolio Noticed
I’m not arguing the merits or demerits of keeping an online portfolio. Suffice to say, having an online portfolio is a must for anyone who works as a visual artist ...
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Post Your Desktop Screenshots to Instagram
Instagram is all about creating, sharing and finding beautiful and interesting images. I use it to follow people who share similar interests (muscle cars, comics, illustration work etc.). With the...
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Review: ArtPose
As an artist, I’ve often run into poses that are challenging to draw. And chances are, if you’re reading this post, you’ve had a similar experience. Oh sure, I’ve looked up poses on the Internet. I’ve...
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Learnuary
“Paywalls down, skills up!” is the motto of the EtheringtonBros, who are an amazing UK based team who have worked on such properties as Star Wars, Disney, Aardman and more. They have been making...
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How to Digitize Your Artist Signature
For the past twenty years or so, I never really thought much about how I signed my professional work. As a result, my signature has varied over the years. Nearly all of my digital artwork up to this...
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Solving the Lost Cursor Problem in macOS on Multi-Display Setups
For me, multi-display setups have been both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because I can expand my screen real-estate and keep different programs open on different displays. It’s a curse...
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