• Free Download: Botanical Punch Needle Pattern by Caro Bello

    Free Download: Botanical Punch Needle Pattern by Caro Bello

    Graphic designer and artist Caro Bello teaches you how to create a gorgeous botanical design using a punch needle Caro Bello (@carobello) is a graphic designer and artist specializing in punch needle whose work has been featured in publications and exhibitions such as OHLALÁ magazine and the 2019 edition of Casa FOA. In her Domestika Live, she will teach us how to punch needle a gorgeous botanical design. Here you can download the free pattern she will be teaching.

  • Free Download: Content Marketing Planner

    Free Download: Content Marketing Planner

    Use this template by Ellie Rivers to easily create a multi-platform content and marketing calendar for your e-commerce business Marketing campaigns are a powerful way of attracting customers to your e-commerce. While it’s important to have a content and marketing calendar year-round, they are especially crucial during peak sales periods like the holidays. E-commerce marketing consultant Ellie Rivers has over 15 years of experience working independently and as part of a digital consulting agency for luxury, fashion, and lifestyle brands. In her English-language Domestika Live on October 15, she explains how to use this content marketing planner to create an effective digital marketing campaign for your e-commerce business. If you miss the Live, you will be able to find an archived version of it to enjoy later.

  • 5 Free Apps for Video Game Creators (Who Can’t Program)

    5 Free Apps for Video Game Creators (Who Can’t Program)

    Is it possible to create a video game without previous knowledge of programming? Video games are not limited to one discipline: they need illustration, narrative, design, 3D modeling, and, of course, programming. If you want to create your own interactive game, you may well find it a complex and daunting task. There are often two main obstacles: the price of certain development programs and a lack of programming knowledge. Fortunately, there are a number of free programs that can help you enter this world with, believe it or not, no prior knowledge of programming. We present you the following list of 5 video game design apps of different complexity so that you can find the one that best suits your level and needs. 1. Quest A good story is the basis of many video games, so perhaps you should start with the basics. If you are a fan of complex and flexible narratives but have never had to design an interactive story, Quest will allow you to develop text-based games in the style of the legendary Zork (1977). You won't need any programming, design, or illustration skills for this kind of "Choose Your Own Adventure” game and you will exercise your brain to start thinking like a narrative designer.

  • Free Download: 5 Photoshop Brushes for Digital Painting

    Free Download: 5 Photoshop Brushes for Digital Painting

    Samuel Smith shares a collection of his favorite brushes for digital illustration The possibilities of digital painting are only getting better and more exciting. Visual Development Artist Samuel Smith (@samuelsmith), after some years of hard work and dedication, achieved an understanding of this creative discipline, and he started to work on important animation projects and was hired by SPA, Spain, as a color artist. He has worked on many commercials, TV shows, and two feature films: Klaus for SPA Studios and another upcoming animated film for Illumination Studios.

  • Free Download: Brush Lettering Practice Sheets
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    Free Download: Brush Lettering Practice Sheets

    Practice your calligraphy skills with these exercises by James Lewis James Lewis (@jamesllewis) is a multidisciplinary British artist, specializing in calligraphy and lettering, with clients such as Pepsi, Amazon, Montblanc, the BBC and more. He’s well-known on both Instagram and TikTok with a combined following on both apps of over 1.5 million. He began his career as a digital logotype & lettering designer but slowly transitioned from designer to artist by focusing on calligraphy and painting. His passion for letters, social media understanding, and a handcrafted approach have formed the basis of his career.

  • Free Download: Easy Doodle Exercises to Learn to Draw

    Free Download: Easy Doodle Exercises to Learn to Draw

    This download will only be available until August 21, 2020. If after that date you want to consult the material, you can do so by signing up for the Drawing for Beginners Level -1 course, in which you will make your first sketchbook with basic techniques. You may be interested: - Simple Exercises for Drawing Perspective. - The Sketchbook: an Archive of Your Creative Processes. - 3 Drawing Challenges That Will Unlock Your Creativity.

  • Free Download: Social Media Calendar Template

    Free Download: Social Media Calendar Template

    Dot Lung shares a template for your social media planning Dot Lung (@dotlung) is a Social Media Expert who has worked with international brands, creating strategies and content for social media and advertising. Among her clients and collaborators are Wix, Facebook, and the OFFF Festival. If you want to promote your social media account’s growth, an essential part of your strategy is content planning. This way you’ll have visibility and control over your posting and workload.

  • Free Download: Color Tips for Drawing with Pencils

    Free Download: Color Tips for Drawing with Pencils

    Learn tricks to improve your coloring process with Marco Mazzoni Marco Mazzoni (@marcomazzoniart) is and artist and illustrator. Experimenting with the boundaries of fine art using pencils has been a passion of Marco’s since he was a student. He tells a compelling story through his pencil portraits, drawing inspiration from Sardinian mysticism and the plants that he began sketching as a boy.

  • Free Download: Stages to Complete a Painting with Ink and Watercolor

    Free Download: Stages to Complete a Painting with Ink and Watercolor

    Illustrator Alex Hillkurtz shares a visual guide of the stages used in watercolor and ink painting Alex Hillkurtz (@alexhillkurtzart) was born in England and grew up in California where he is a renowned storyboard artist for feature films, television, and commercials. His film credits include Argo, Almost Famous, It’s Complicated, and many others. He uses the language of cinema to compose his images, moving beyond what one sees and depicting what he wants others to see. He believes that in our overly crowded lives, sketching and painting invites us to move at a more deliberate pace, giving us a true sense of place, where unexpected stories are revealed.

  • Free Download: Hand Embroidery Botanical Alphabet

    Free Download: Hand Embroidery Botanical Alphabet

    Sign up for the Introduction to Raised Embroidery course and learn all the stitches step by step from Adriana. You may be interested in: - 5 Free Hand Embroidery Tutorials for Beginners. - How to Make a Lucky Knot. - Textile Dyeing Tutorial: Plant-based Pigments.

  • Free Download: Pack of Photoshop Brushes for Character Design

    Free Download: Pack of Photoshop Brushes for Character Design

    This download will be available until July 13th, 2020. If after that date you want to use that material, sign up for his Character Design for Animation with Photoshop course. You will get tools and techniques to master these creation processes from start to finish. You may be interested in: [url=https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/3946-keep-track-of-your-creativity-and-learn-to-sketch-characters-with-caio-martins ]- Keep track of your creativity and learn to sketch characters with Caio Martins. - Photoshop Tutorial: How to Use The Sky in Architectural Photography. - Toon Me Challenge with Procreate.

  • Free Download: Brush Bundle for Procreate

    Free Download: Brush Bundle for Procreate

    Designer Nubikini is temporarily sharing a free download that you can use to create unique letters for social media Layering letters on top of a unique photograph can transport us to unexpected places. The work of Nubikini (@nubikini) does exactly this. She channels emotion through letters and creates visuals that are both mesmerizing and fun. Nubia Navarro–a graphic designer living in Bogotá (Colombia)–has a passion for typography, letters, and photography. Since discovering her fascination with letters after attending a lecture on experimental typography, she’s been experimenting with them non-stop. Nubikini has worked with such international brands as Adidas, Coca Cola, and UNICEF. Always enthusiastic to share her knowledge and love of letters, today Nubikini is offering up her favorite Procreate brushes to the Domestika community. Try them out and be transported to wherever your imagination takes you.

  • Free Download: Photoshop Brush Pack

    Free Download: Photoshop Brush Pack

    Felixantos shares over 70 brushes for illustration and concept art Víctor Félix Díaz (@felixantos) is a Peruvian concept artist and illustrator. He specializes in the creation of characters and settings, as well as portraits and caricatures. He has worked in advertising, animation and video game projects. His concept art style consists of turning everyday characters into the protagonists of stories with attractive narratives.

  • Download These Exercises and Learn How to Draw the Female Body

    Download These Exercises and Learn How to Draw the Female Body

    7 drawing exercises by Violeta Hernández for practicing the female figure The best way to learn to draw and improve your technique is to practice with different exercises. Violeta Hernández (@soyvioleta) is an illustrator and designer that frequently draws inspiration from the feminine and the organic, fascinated by the perfection of nature. Here she'll share a series of exercises that will help you improve your technique when drawing the female anatomy.

  •  Free Download: Textures for Caricature Projects

    Free Download: Textures for Caricature Projects

    Illustrator Jorge Arévalo shares a bundle of textures that will give your illustration projects a professional touch Jorge Arévalo (@jorgearevalo) is a Spanish illustrator who, since the end of the 90s, has seen his work published in countless international best-selling titles, such as Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Esquire. His most popular works are the standout characters he creates for “La Luna”, a supplement of the Spanish newspaper, El Mundo–they make up an important part of its identity. Arévalo has authored several books, including “Portraits”, an award-winning compilation of portraits from the worlds of cinema, music, and fashion. As a creative director, Jorge has teamed up with such brands as Cartier, Sony Ericsson, BBVA, Kodak, Westin Palace, and many more.

  • Download Free Presets for Adobe Lightroom

    Download Free Presets for Adobe Lightroom

    Rafaella Bertorini shares the tools to improve your photographic post-production processes Rafa Bertorini (@rafabertorini) got into photography thanks to her mother. Her most vivid childhood memory is taking photos of everything around her with her mother's camera. It was her first hobby, and over the years it became a much greater passion. Now, it's her profession, her full-time job. These days, Rafa is a professional photographer and instagrammer focused on fashion, portraits, and travel.

  • Download Free Brushes for Procreate

    Download Free Brushes for Procreate

    Experiment with these brushes in your digital illustration projects Román García Mora (@RomanGM) is a biologist, illustrator, and 3D modeler. His work consists of creating images of things we can’t see because they are from the past, in our imagination, or impossible for the human eye to detect. He mixes traditional techniques with 3D modeling and creative retouching.