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Teacher DesignFashion Illustration Tutorial: How to Create a Mockup
Learn to create a mockup in Adobe Photoshop with Robert Tirado When it comes to editorial design, it’s important that we test out our illustrations and photographs on the finished product. Will these two images go well together on the same page? Does this cover work? Design mockups help us to answer these questions before going to print. In the following video tutorial, illustrator, art director, and graphic designer Robert Tirado (@roberttirado) shows us how to use editorial design mockups to experiment with our illustrations and see how they work together with other design elements. Learn more below:
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Teacher IllustrationWatercolor Tutorial: How To Paint Eyes Step By Step
Learn these basic tips to start working on your watercolor portrait eyes with Sol Barrios The eyes are the element of the face express the most and bring the most personality to a portrait. Therefore, it is important that we dedicate special attention and detail to them in our projects. In this tutorial, Sol Barrios (@solbarrios), watercolorist and muralist, teaches us how to approach the drawing of the eyes step by step in a watercolor portrait. You can follow the process in the following video:
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10 Artists Who Use Water as an Inspiration
Zaria Forman deals with a more troubling subject: through seascape paintings, her works are often inspired by climate change and glaciers. Other links that may interest you: - Online Illustration courses - Illustration Tutorial: 5 Steps to Draw Poses - Watercolor Tutorial: Paint a Leaf, Step-by-Step
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Exploring Common Character Archetypes in Literature
Unveil the essence of character archetypes in literature, spanning from heroic figures to wise mentors. Welcome to a journey through the rich tapestry of character archetypes in literature. Like every stroke on a canvas adds depth to a painting, characters in a story shape its plot. Today, we'll unravel the threads of common character types, exploring their traits, roles, and impact on storytelling. Let's embark on this epic quest together. First, let’s start with some classic character archetypes: 1. The Hero and the Anti-Hero At the heart of many tales lies the Hero, the embodiment of courage, resilience, and nobility. Think of iconic characters like Harry Potter from J.K. Rowling's series, who bravely confronts the forces of darkness to protect the wizarding world, or Nancy Drew from the beloved mystery novels, whose sharp wit and determination unravel enigmatic puzzles. Yet, standing in stark contrast is the Anti-Hero, a flawed protagonist who challenges traditional notions of heroism. Characters like Dr. Hannibal Lecter from Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs, with his chilling intellect and morally ambiguous motives, blur the lines between good and evil, captivating audiences with their complexity and moral ambiguity.
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Teacher 3D & AnimationAdobe After Effects Tutorial: How to Animate Your Fonts
Create professional animated fonts in Adobe After Effects with these practical tips by Érico Santana
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How To Draw and Color a Snail Like a Pro!
Unlock your creativity with our free PDF tutorial on drawing and coloring a snail. Dive into step-by-step instructions and unleash your inner artist. Perfect for beginners and seasoned illustrators alike, discover the joy of bringing your artwork to life! Are you ready to dive into the world of illustration? Imagine a quiet afternoon, your sketchpad ready for action. Now, imagine adding a charming snail to the mix, slowly crawling across the page. Intrigued? Well, you're in luck because we're about to spill the beans on an exciting artistic adventure that will have you buzzing with inspiration. We all know that art has the power to transport us to different realms, evoke emotions, and ignite our imagination like nothing else. Whether you're a seasoned illustrator or just beginning, there's always something magical about putting pen to paper and bringing your ideas to life. And what better subject to explore than the humble yet utterly fascinating snail?
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Teacher Architecture & SpaceIllustration Tutorial: How to Draw the Human Body to Scale
Discover the keys to representing the human figure in architectural illustration, with Marcelo Marttins
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Teacher IllustrationIllustration Tutorial: How to Color with Watercolor
Learn how to add color to your illustrated stories simply and easily with Paula Bossio Watercolor offers an interesting way to add color to your drawings. Its flexibility allows for an original style that's worth trying out and experimenting with. In this tutorial, graphic designer, illustrator and author Paula Bossio (@paulabossio) explains how to use it to bring color to your work. Prepare your sketch and let's go!
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Teacher IllustrationIllustration Tutorial: How to Launch Your Instagram Profile
Create an illustrator profile on Instagram that makes your work stand out and attract new clients, with a little help from the illustration agency Pencil A social media profile has become the new cover letter for creatives across all fields, especially illustrators. It serves as an intuitive, free, and attractive way to present your portfolio of work. Instagram, being so easy to use and having such a wide reach, is among the best options you have available. It is a great way for people to discover your illustration work. To help you make the most of your illustrator profile on Instagram, Sandra López–from the illustration agency Pencil (@Pencil)–shares some key tips to help you make wise decisions and reach as many people as possible. Discover Sandra’s tips in the following video:
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Grunge Music: History, Characteristics and Artists
Explore the gritty world of Grunge Music: its history, defining characteristics, and legendary artists. Dive in now! Welcome to a journey through the raw, unapologetic realm of grunge music. A sound that touched the hearts of millions of young people in the '90s and continues to find new fans even today through old souls. Its raw, gritty sound, deeply resonated with the audience. It felt real, struck true, and it still does today (as someone who has an only grunge music listening session every now and then can attest). In this sonic landscape, we'll unravel the origins, essence, and influential figures of a genre that reshaped the musical landscape. From the rain-soaked streets of Seattle to the global stage, grunge transcended mere music, it became a rebellion, an anthem for the disenchanted, and a testament to the power of authenticity.
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Teacher IllustrationIllustration Tutorial: Tips to Create Your Professional Portfolio
Learn the keys to organizing the illustrations in your portfolio an appealing, elegant manner with Ricard López
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