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Teacher IllustrationAnime Tutorial: Face Proportions for Beginners
Learn how to draw anime face proportions correctly by following these simple tips, with Geoff Pascual
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Exploring Banksy’s 10 Most Iconic Artworks
Dive into Banksy's universe with our guide to his 10 most iconic pieces. Experience the mystery and message behind each masterpiece. Art has the power to ignite our imagination, challenge our perceptions, and stir our emotions. It's a universal language that transcends boundaries, and few artists exemplify this better than Banksy, the enigmatic anonymous street artist whose works have captivated audiences worldwide. Known for his thought provoking pieces of art and unconventional approach to artistic expression, Banksy has revolutionized the art world with his unique blend of creativity and activism. Join us as we venture into Banksy's universe, delving into his 10 most renowned artworks, each showcasing his unparalleled talent and steadfast dedication to making a profound statement.
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Lettering Tutorial: How to Make Letters with a Calligraphy Brush Pen
Cyla Costa gives you practical, professional tips so you can create lettering with a calligraphy brush pen
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Teacher IllustrationIllustration Tutorial: Shading Techniques with Ink
Discover Fito Espinosa’s tips for shading your illustrations with ink to give them a professional edge When it comes to inking your drawings, shading is one of the most complicated techniques to get right. With acrylics, watercolors, or other painting and drawing materials, we use different tones to capture the shadows created when light hits an object. However, when using ink, we’re only working with one tone and we can't make it lighter or darker. In this blogpost, painter, illustrator, and visual artist Fito Espinosa (@fitoespinosa) teaches us different shading techniques using either black or color ink. You can watch the tutorial below:
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10 Astonishing Artificial Intelligence Applications
Explore how AI is transforming lives! Discover some practical AI applications shaping our world today. Artificial Intelligence, the wondrous amalgamation of machine learning and deep learning, is not just a buzzword anymore. It's the heartbeat of innovation, permeating every facet of our existence, from education to healthcare, from marketing to transportation. Join us on a riveting journey through the world of AI as we unravel its myriad applications that are reshaping our world.
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Teacher Film & VideoVFX Tutorial: How to Make a DIY Green Screen
Learn to make a green screen and integrate your digital compositions with material you can easily find at home Video cameras and digital video editing programs mean that anyone can make effects that just a few decades ago were only achievable for huge production companies in the comfort of their own homes. Among those, the green screen sticks out: an element that allows us to integrate backdrops in our digital compositions, making it possible to put our characters in any situation we can imagine. Juan Olivares (@juanolivares), digital VFX designer, shows us how to make our own homemade green screen and create incredible scenes in our videos. Find out how in the video below:
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Teacher IllustrationAffinity Designer Tutorial: 10 Key Basics for Beginners
Learn the basics you need to know to unlock this vector design package, with Ros
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Unleash Your Illustration Skills with 3 Expert Tips from Urban Anna
Join Astrid Wielinga, aka Urban Anna, for invaluable tips on using fineliners in watercolor illustrations. Get inspired and learn more about her whimsical watercolor course. Calling all aspiring artists and seasoned illustrators alike! Get ready to elevate your artistry with three game changing tips from the talented Astrid Wielinga (@urbananna), also known as Urban Anna. In this article, we'll dive into Astrid's expert advice on using fineliners in watercolor illustrations, guaranteed to ignite your creativity and inspire your next masterpiece.
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Understanding Patents: A Comprehensive Guide
Gain insights into the essentials of patents, including types, importance, and when to patent your invention for optimal protection. Welcome, innovators and entrepreneurs, to an in-depth exploration of patents. Today, we'll dissect the intricacies of Intellectual Property, delve into various types of patents, and discuss the critical considerations for determining when to seek patent protection.
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Teacher CraftCeramics Tutorial: How to Add Texture to Your Plant Pots
Learn the techniques you need to add the texture and decorations that give your ceramics plenty of personality, with La Pomona
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After Effects Tutorial: Basic Path or Stroke Vector Graphic Animation
Experiment with typography motion with this simple After Effects technique with Holke 79 Small animations, gifs, short videos with animated texts and other multimedia content can make the difference to your social media posts. With After Effects, the Adobe software used to create special effects in post-production, you can create simple and attractive pieces intuitively and with the use of fairly few resources. In the following tutorial, motion graphics design Borja Holke (@holke79) explains how to add movement to a simple composition of image and text, turning it into a basic animated graphic using After Effects. Learn more in the video below:
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How to become an artist
Types of Art: The vast world of art offers an astonishing diversity of forms of expression. Some areas you can explore include: Visual Arts: From painting and sculpture to drawing, photography, and printmaking, visual arts open a range of creative possibilities. Performing Arts: Theater, dance, and music provide opportunities to express emotions and tell stories in unique and captivating ways. Literature: Poetry, narrative, and screenwriting allow exploration of the power of words to convey ideas, emotions, and profound narratives. Craftsmanship: Through ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and other forms of craftsmanship, artists can create functional and aesthetic objects with their own hands.
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Teacher MarketingStorytelling Tutorial: Key Ingredients for Telling Your Personal Story
Learn the basics of telling your own story with Antonio Núñez In recent years, the art of storytelling has gone beyond the purely narrative to influence elements of our society such as marketing, politics, and more. Knowing how to tell your own story to convince and inspire listeners helps you define your role as a creative and establish your personal brand. Antonio Núñez (@antonionunezstorytelling), communication consultant and expert in storytelling, goes over the key ingredients for a personal story that will captivate and persuade an audience. Find out below:
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Teacher PhotographyPhotography Tutorial: Creating a Set for a Self-Portrait Shoot
Photographer and writer Danny Bittencourt shares tips for creating the perfect set and tackling the technical and conceptual challenges posed by a self-portrait shoot Self-portraiture is an art form that is full of meaning; it is a way to transform your emotions and motivations into powerful, intimate and mysterious stories. You set the tone of the photograph and are in charge from start to finish. To make an impact, apart from emotion, a self-portrait requires a well-planned set, which incorporates different elements. Danny Bittencourt (@dannybbittencourt), a photographer and writer, shows us how to create the perfect set and tackle the technical and conceptual challenges posed by a self-portrait shoot. Discover more below:
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Drawing Tutorial: Learn to Sketch Your Surroundings
Dive deep into the art of drawing from observation with Astrid Wielinga, an expert in capturing the essence of surroundings through sketching. In this tutorial, you'll uncover essential techniques, from honing your observation skills to translating what you see onto paper with precision. Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of urban illustration! Today, we're thrilled to embark on an adventure guided by the talented Astrid Wielinga (@urbananna), also known as Urban Anna. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we explore Astrid's tutorial, where she shares invaluable insights on observing and sketching your surroundings with finesse.
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