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Craft

Free download: tips guide for scanning and storing your collages

Learn how to digitize and preserve your collages with this free guide from Domestika. Scan, organize and store your works like a pro. Collage is a fascinating artistic technique that combines analog and digital materials to create unique compositions, full of texture, color and meaning. Each fragment pasted on paper tells a different visual story. But once you finish your works, digitizing them correctly is essential: it allows you to preserve their quality, share them online or even include them in editorial projects and digital portfolios. To help you in this process, Domestika offers a free resource: a practical guide with professional tips for scanning and storing your collages, ensuring that every detail remains faithful to the original. Why it is important to scan your collages correctly Scanning your artwork is not only a technical issue, but a way to preserve your artwork. Here are some reasons why doing it right makes a difference: - High-quality preservation: prevents deterioration of paper or physical materials. - Digital versatility: it will allow you to use your collages in portfolios, social networks, prints or mockups. - Visual fidelity: ensures that colors, textures and details remain faithful to the original piece. What this free resource includes. The downloadable guide brings together a selection of technical and practical tips for you to digitize your works with professional results. In it you will find: - Recommendations on ideal resolution, color and file format (TIFF or PNG). - Tips on how to light and position the work to avoid shadows and reflections. - Physical storage methods to protect your collages from dust, humidity or discoloration. - Keys to create an organized digital library, with your works classified and safe.
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Design

Top 25 creative and inspiring portfolios of 2025 that you should know about

Discover the 25 most creative and inspiring portfolios of 2025. Design, storytelling and technology at the service of digital talent. In the digital era, the online portfolio has become the most powerful cover letter for designers, artists and creatives of all disciplines. It is no longer just about showing projects, but about telling a visual story that communicates who you are, how you work and what makes you different. Every year new ways of presenting talent emerge: immersive experiences, expressive typography, micro-interactions or three-dimensional effects that transform browsing into a visual journey. This article compiles a curated selection of the 25 most creative and inspiring portfolios of 2025, inspired by the ranking published by Muzli. Each of them redefines what it means to showcase your work on the web: design, interaction and storytelling united to make a mark. What makes a portfolio stand out in 2025. A good portfolio doesn't just showcase projects, it builds an experience. In 2025, trends point to a combination of technology, emotion and personality. - Immersive and narrative design: Portfolios are no longer static galleries; they are visual stories that guide the visitor. - Microinteractions and smooth animations: Small movements that enrich the experience without distracting. - Expressive typography: Variable fonts, bold contrasts and use of text as a visual element. - Color, light and movement: Chromatic effects are used to create atmospheres, not only aesthetics. - Personality and coherence: Each portfolio reflects the voice of the creator, conveying authenticity and purpose.
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Design

Free download: color proofing template for your stationery designs

Optimize your printed designs with this free color proofing template. Adjust tones and make sure you get professional results. Color is one of the pillars of graphic design. In stationery projects -such as invitations, cards or catalogs- color accuracy is key to maintain visual coherence and convey a brand's identity. However, the colors you see on screen are rarely reproduced exactly the same when printed. That's why color proofing before producing any printed piece is an essential step. It helps you avoid surprises, adjust tones and ensure that the final result accurately reflects your original design. At Domestika we want to make this process easier for you: we offer you a free color proof template, editable and ready to print, that will allow you to compare color values, calibrate your printer and optimize the quality of your stationery projects. Why color proofing is essential in graphic design Digital devices and printers interpret colors differently. A bright red on your monitor may look duller on paper, or a deep blue may take on greenish hues depending on the type of ink or media. Color proofing allows you to: - Adjust tones, contrast and saturation before printing en masse. - Prevent waste of materials and ensure consistent results. - Optimize color management, especially when working with different papers or finishes. Color proofing allows you to: - Adjust tones, contrast and saturation before mass printing. - Prevent waste of materials and ensure consistent results. - Optimize color management, especially when working with different papers or finishes. What's included in this free template Domestika's color proofing template has been designed to suit the needs of graphic designers, illustrators and creatives looking for accuracy and efficiency. Inside the file you will find: - An editable document for printing and comparing different color values. - Annotation spaces to record combinations, Pantone references or HEX/RGB codes. - A design adaptable to different types of paper and finishes, so that you can evaluate how colors behave on each material. - b]A visual guide for calibrating printers or adjusting inks manually. With this tool, you can perform your own professional proofs without relying on expensive external services. How to use the template step by step. Download the free file from Domestika. Open the document in your usual design software: Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign. Insert your palettes or base colors in the designated areas. Print a proof on different types of paper and see how the tones change depending on texture or brightness. Adjust values until you find the most faithful version of your original design. This process will allow you to develop more accurate color criteria and improve the quality of your printed work. From resource to complete course. If you want to take your mastery of color and visual composition to another level, we recommend the Minimalist Graphic Design for Stationery course.
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Art

How surrealism can inspire your creative projects today

[Surrealism: A Century of Inspiration for Contemporary Creativity. Discover how this artistic movement revolutionized art. Surrealism: how to unleash your creativity beyond reason. Surrealism was one of the most influential artistic movements of the 20th century. It was born out of the desire to free the mind from the limitations of reason and explore the subconscious as an inexhaustible source of creation. One hundred years later, its principles continue to inspire artists, designers and creators of all disciplines. In a world dominated by immediacy and digital logic, surrealism invites us to recover wonder, intuition and the irrational. In this article we will explore how to apply its ideas in contemporary creative processes to unlock new forms of expression. A brief overview of surrealism. Surrealism emerged in the aftermath of World War I as a reaction to the extreme control and rationality that characterized the society of the time. Inspired by the psychoanalysis of Freud and earlier artistic avant-gardes, this movement sought to free the imagination from the stranglehold of logic. Among its main referents were André Breton, considered its founder, together with figures such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo. They all shared an essential idea: art should be a vehicle to access the unconscious and express the invisible. Their key concepts-automatism, dream, chance, juxtaposition and unconscious symbolism-remain pillars for those seeking a freer and more authentic creativity.
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Design

10 graphic design trends for 2026 that will shape the visual future

Discover the 10 graphic design trends that will transform 2026: from naïve design to medieval futurism, a mix of nostalgia, technology and visual emotion.. Graphic design is in the midst of a transformation. Technological speed, cultural movements and the search for a more human connection are redefining how we communicate visually. The trends of 2026 do not seek to replace individual creativity, but to inspire it, opening up new aesthetic and emotional possibilities. The visual future moves between the naive and the futuristic, the organic and the artificial. Here are the main graphic design trends for 2026, extracted from the analysis of the video "2026 Design Trends", which already sets the tone for the next era of design. [Naïve Design 2.] Polished minimalism gives way to a naïve, honest and casual aesthetic. Simple illustrations, flat colors, imperfect shapes and playful typographies evoke the spontaneity of children's drawing. How to apply it: - Recover irregular strokes and naive compositions. - Use handwritten typographies or typographies with character. - It brings warmth and freshness to editorial, illustration or branding projects. 2. Trinket Design. The design is filled with small decorative objects, charms and digital jewelry loaded with meaning. It is a maximalist and emotional aesthetic, where each element tells a story. How to apply it: - Incorporate icons, charms or ornamental elements in your compositions. - Mix shiny textures, crystals or metals with soft backgrounds. - Perfect for visual identities with a personal and narrative touch.
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Illustration

Free download: Photoshop brushes for creating risographic textured illustrations

Reproduce the charm of risography in your digital illustrations with this free collection of brushes for Photoshop.. Free Photoshop brushes with risograph texture. Risography is an artistic printing technique that has conquered illustrators and designers around the world for its unique aesthetics: grainy textures, vibrant colors and slight imperfections that evoke the analog within the digital environment. Recreating this effect in programs such as Photoshop requires specific tools capable of simulating the ink, grain and overlays characteristic of traditional risography. To help you achieve it, Domestika offers an exclusive free resource: a folder with a selection of Photoshop brushes inspired by this technique, created and used in the course "Risography for illustrators: from digital design to print art".". With these brushes you will be able to give your digital works a tactile and authentic texture, perfect for projects with handmade personality. Why use brushes with risographic texture? The magic of risography lies in its intentional imperfection.. Each misalignment, smudge or color variation generates a warm, human feel that contrasts with the precision of digital design. Using brushes that mimic this technique allows you to: - Recreate the analog look within a digital workflow. - Bring character and visual depth to your illustrations. - Play with layers, transparencies, and hatching to achieve rich and expressive results. This type of brushes is ideal for artists and illustrators who want to maintain a handmade essence in their creations, without giving up the flexibility of digital tools. What's included in this free resource The downloadable file includes a curated collection of Photoshop brushes (.abr) designed specifically to emulate the risographic finish. Inside you will find: - Ink and grain textures, perfect for simulating the porosity of printed paper. - Noise and gradient brushes, that provide tonal nuances and depth. - Shading, fill and expressive stroke tools, that reproduce the irregularities of manual printing. - Brushes for color overlays, ideal for imitating the layers of real risography. All files are ready to install and use directly in your digital projects, without the need of previous adjustments.
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3D & Animation

The Strange Case of the Duplicate Rhapsody

Two animated characters performed the same Liszt piece and sparked one of Hollywood's most peculiar controversies. In the pantheon of Hollywood creative disputes, where egos clash with the regularity of cymbals in a Mahler symphony, there is a 1947 controversy so delightfully absurd that it seems invented by a particularly witty screenwriter¹. It was the year two animation studios produced, with timing that would have impressed Liszt himself, virtually identical short films about anthropomorphic animals attempting to perform "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" while being sabotaged by smaller rodents. The scandal, if we can dignify a cartoon dispute with such a term, involved two of the most recognizable characters from the golden age of animation: Tom, the perpetually frustrated cat from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Bugs Bunny, the irreverent rabbit from Warner Bros. Both, in their respective short films-The Cat Concerto and Rhapsody Rabbit-appeared in tails, seated at imposing grand pianos, attempting to navigate Liszt's formidable passages while dealing with furry little spoilers. The similarity between the two productions transcends mere thematic coincidence. The comic sequences - fingers crushed by piano covers, the progressive exasperation of the performer, the resulting musical chaos - unfold with an almost choreographic correspondence. It is as if two teams of creatives, separated by Hollywood's corporate boundaries, have been possessed by the same spirit of physical comedy.
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Design

Design Stuff: free, quality digital design resources for your projects

Discover a curated platform with thousands of free creative resources: fonts, icons, templates and more, ready to use in your designs.. Discover Design Stuff: the platform that gathers the best free digital design resources. In the world of digital design, inspiration and resources are the driving force behind creativity.[/i However, although the Internet is full of graphic materials, finding those that combine professional quality, clear licensing and real utility can become a never-ending task. With that challenge in mind Design Stuff was born, a platform that compiles and organizes the best free digital design resources, selected with professional criteria so you can use them in both personal and commercial projects. This space has become a gem for designers, illustrators and creatives who are looking for reliable and visually attractive tools, without wasting time exploring thousands of pages. In this article we tell you why Design Stuff can become your new creative ally. What is Design Stuff? Design Stuff is a curated platform that brings together high-quality, free digital resources in one place. Its goal is to facilitate access to useful, well-organized and transparently licensed design materials. . In its catalog you will find: - Typographies, from the most sober and elegant to the most experimental. - Icons and illustrations with contemporary styles. - Realistic mockups to present branding, packaging or interface projects. - Ready-made templates for social networks, portfolios or presentations. - Patterns, color palettes and complementary tools to enhance any creative process.
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Design

Affinity reinvents itself: a single app and free for everyone

Canva launches new free version of Affinity: Photo, Designer and Publisher merge into a single professional app that challenges Adobe. Affinity revolutionizes design: new unified free version Canva is once again making a move in the world of professional design. After acquiring Affinity in 2024, the company has announced a new era for its creative suite: Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher merge into a single free application, a bet that puts Adobe's subscription model in check. This new version allows integrated work in raster, vector and layout modes, simplifying workflows without the need to switch programs. With this, Canva seeks to democratize access to professional design tools and offer a solid alternative to the large traditional suites.
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Design

A History of Three Hundred Sketches

When the most influential designer of the 20th century learned that, in cinema, even geniuses have bosses In the annals of film graphic design, few collaborations have produced as much wasted paper and as much passive-aggressive correspondence as the meeting between Stanley Kubrick and Saul Bass during the creation of the poster for The Shining. It's a story that perfectly illustrates that fundamental Hollywood truth: that the director's ego, like the universe itself, tends toward infinite expansion. It was 1978, and Saul Bass - the man who had reduced Vertigo to a spiral, Anatomy of a Murder to a dismembered silhouette, and The Man with the Golden Arm to an angular, addicted arm - received what must have seemed like a routine assignment: design the poster for Stanley Kubrick's new film. Bass, accustomed to distilling cinematic essence into pure geometry, couldn't have known he was about to embark on an odyssey of revisions that would make Sisyphus look like a slacker.
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Craft

Free download: wood finishing guide for your creative projects

Learn how to enhance and protect your pieces with the best wood finishes. Download this free practical guide and take your creations to the next level. Free guide: master wood finishes and enhance the natural beauty of your pieces. Working with wood is much more than a technique: it is an art form that combines precision, aesthetic sensibility and respect for a living material. Whether in pyrography, woodworking or craft projects, mastering wood finishes is essential to achieve long-lasting and visually stunning results. Each type of finish has its own character: some protect, some beautify, and some achieve both. However, applying them correctly requires knowledge of their properties, textures and reactions to time and light. That's why Domestika offers a free downloadable guide, ideal for artists and craftsmen who want to understand and master the different wood finishes. This resource will help you choose the right treatment for each piece and maximize its natural beauty. Why finishes are key in woodworking. Wood is a living material that breathes, changes and evolves with the environment. Therefore, a proper finish not only improves its appearance, but also protects it against factors such as humidity, sun or the wear and tear of time. A good finish can be the difference between an amateur piece and a professional work. In addition, it directly influences the texture, gloss and final tone of the work. Knowing its types and how to apply them will allow you to achieve uniform, elegant and durable surfaces..
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Illustration

Design your inner monster: creativity for Halloween

Discover your inner monster this Halloween and transform emotions into art with creative exercises, illustration and original visual techniques. Halloween is not just about costumes and candy; it is an opportunity to explore our creativity from the symbolic and emotional. This time of the year invites us to look inward, confront what we often repress and give it form through art. The concept of "inner monster" works as a powerful metaphor: it represents our fears, oddities and hidden forces. By materializing it, we can better understand our emotions and express them visually. In this article, we propose creative exercises that will allow you to transform these ideas into unique and expressive art projects, ideal to enjoy and share this Halloween. The power of the monster as a creative metaphor. From classic fairy tales to contemporary cinema, monstrous creatures have been reflections of our unconscious. Frankenstein, Munch's iconic painting The Scream or Guillermo del Toro's fantastic creatures are examples of how art has turned fear and the unknown into visual expression. Designing a monster is not just an exercise in drawing or sculpture: it is an introspective process. By shaping these creatures, we explore our own psyche and learn to know the hidden aspects of our personality. How to connect with your "inner monster". Before starting to create, it is important to identify the emotions that often remain hidden: fear, anger, vulnerability or desire. Each feeling can be associated with shapes, colors and textures that reflect its intensity or subtlety. Instead of judging these emotions, the goal is to reinterpret them visually. Ask yourself: what would anger look like if it had a body? What colors and materials could represent vulnerability? This approach transforms fear into creativity and allows you to connect authentically with your "inner monster".
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Illustration

The art of fear: how to depict terror through color and form

The Aesthetics of Fear: A Visual Tour through Terror in Art, History and Popular Culture. The art of fear: how to represent the unsettling from color, form and composition. Fear also has an aesthetic. From the first ritual murals to contemporary films, art has found in terror a visual language of its own. It is not just a matter of representing monsters or violent scenes, but of suggesting the uneasiness that dwells in the unknown, the irrational or the forbidden. Through color, form and composition, artists have learned to provoke intense emotions without resorting to the explicit. The aim of this journey is to discover how to represent fear visually from the symbolic and psychological, transforming anguish into an aesthetic experience.[/i Fear as a creative engine. Since ancient times, fear has been one of the great themes of art. Funerary paintings, mythological sculptures or medieval apocalyptic visions reflect a constant need: to give form to the unknown. In every era, art has functioned as a space to confront collective and personal fears. But fear does not only seek to frighten: the sinister can also arouse curiosity, empathy and reflection.. Works that deal with the dark - be it death, emptiness or madness - remind us that art is a mirror where the deepest emotions of the human being are reflected.
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Teacher Craft

Start Weaving with Confidence: Materials, Setup, and Inspiration for Beginners

Starting your first weaving can feel both exciting and overwhelming, so many colors, textures, and tools to choose from! Setting up your materials is part of the creative process itself. Every yarn, fiber, and thread you choose carries its own energy and texture, shaping the way your final piece feels, both visually and emotionally. In my Weaving for Beginners course on Domestika, I teach you how to use bold colors and organic patterns to express yourself through thread and texture. Before you start, here’s a simple guide to setting up your materials and finding what feels right for you.
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Domestika

Experience creativity live: November's Domestika Lives are not to be missed!

Explore new techniques, learn from artists from around the world and discover how to transform your creative process with this month's live sessions.. November arrives loaded with inspiration with a new series of Domestika Lives, live sessions where creators share their processes, techniques and secrets to keep learning together. Each month, the community gathers to see how artists from different disciplines -from illustration and photography, to embroidery or digital design- transform an idea into something tangible. Domestika Lives are much more than live classes: they are spaces to ask questions, experiment and connect with people who live creativity from different corners of the world. And best of all, they are totally free. Get ready to discover the new sessions that will mark November and immerse yourself in a month full of learning, inspiration and community. Alignment & Manifestation for Creatives with Jessica Dance | November 3 | 4 PM GTM | English Jessica Dance, you will explore how true manifestation comes from alignment, not effort. You will learn how to harmonize your thoughts, emotions and actions to create real flow in your creative practice and your business. Jessica will share how shifting your energy can make achieving your goals easier, inspire you more and connect you deeply with your authentic self. You'll also discover simple tools to realign your mind and body, such as breathing, journaling and intention setting, and understand how to trust your intuition to make aligned decisions that bring your creative visions to life.
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Illustration

10 artists who explored the dark (and turned fear into art)

The Art of Darkness: Ten Artists Who Transformed Fear into Their Muse and Created Unforgettable Works. 10 artists who turned fear into art. Art is not only born from beauty or harmony. It also arises from the fear, anguish and darkness that inhabit the human interior. Throughout history, many artists have found in these intense emotions a source of creative energy, transforming the disturbing into works that move, disturb and fascinate at the same time. Far from fleeing from the shadow, these creators confronted it in order to understand and shape it. This article traces the work of ten artists who made fear their muse, demonstrating that the dark, when turned into art, can be one of the purest forms of truth and beauty. Art as a reflection of fear. From cave paintings to contemporary installations, fear has accompanied humanity as a mirror of its vulnerability. Representing the sinister has not only served to exorcise fears, but also to explore them and give them meaning. The dark in art does not always provoke rejection; it also arouses curiosity, empathy and fascination.. When looking at the horror, pain or anguish reflected in a work, the viewer is confronted with his or her own limits. Thus, darkness becomes a tool to connect with the deepest part of the human being.
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3D & Animation

Artisanal vs. digital animation: two paths, one passion

Animation: The art of bringing the inanimate to life through creativity, technology and captivating storytelling. Craft animation vs. digital animation: two ways to bring movement to life. Animation is an art that combines technique, patience and creativity. Through movement, artists manage to transform ideas into living images that tell stories, convey emotions and awaken the viewer's imagination. Although the tools and processes have evolved over time, the essence remains the same: giving life to the inanimate. Today, two main forms of animation coexist: handmade animation, heir to frame-by-frame manual work, and digital animation, which takes advantage of technology to expand the limits of what is possible. This article proposes a journey through the differences, commonalities and values shared by both paths.
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Design

Free accounting management template for creatives

Organize your finances easily with our free accounting management template. Ideal for creatives, freelancers and personal projects. Free download: accounting management template for your creative projects. Creativity has no timetables, but accounting does. If you work in the creative field, you know that keeping an orderly control of your finances can be as important as a good idea. Managing income, expenses and budgets with clarity can make the difference between a profitable project and a disorganized one. [That's why at Domestika we have created a free accounting management template, especially designed for designers, illustrators, photographers, advertisers and freelance professionals. With this tool you will be able to organize your accounts, analyze results and plan your next projects in a clear, professional and uncomplicated way. What does this template include? - Income and expense register: easily classify your operations by client or project type. - b]Automatic summary: visualize your balances and detect opportunities for improvement. - Monthly control: manage your cash flow and financial goals by month. - b]Available in three languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese. A simple, complete and adaptable tool for any type of creative project. Why it is useful for you This template is designed for creative industry professionals who are looking for a practical way to manage their finances without resorting to complex accounting software. With it you will be able to: - Save time in your administrative tasks. - Have a global vision of the profitability of your projects. - Make informed financial decisions based on real data. Because good management not only improves your numbers, it also gives you more freedom to focus on what really matters: creating. How to use the template. Download the ZIP file with the template: U3-03_Gestion contable_ES-EN-PT.zip Open the document in the language of your choice. Customize the fields according to your projects. Start recording your movements and see how your financial organization improves.
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Illustration

Picasso: the constant reinvention that inspires today's creators

Discover the artistic stages of Pablo Picasso and how his spirit of reinvention can inspire you to evolve as a creator without fear of change.. Picasso and the art of reinvention: lessons for contemporary creatives. Pablo Picasso is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His life and his work are a lesson in constant transformation and the courage to fearlessly explore the unknown.[/i Throughout more than seven decades of creation, Picasso never stopped experimenting, questioning and breaking his own limits. His name is associated with talent, yes, but above all with an inexhaustible curiosity and a profound need for change. Each stage of his career was a break with the previous one. He did not seek to repeat what worked, but to always find a new way of seeing the world. In this constant urge to reinvent himself, Picasso found his true identity.
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Illustration

Creative exercises to find your style by combining several techniques

Discover your unique style: Creative exercises for artists and designers looking to enhance their originality. Finding one's own style is one of the most exciting - and also most challenging - stages in the creative journey.. That authentic visual voice doesn't come out of nowhere: it is built through practice, curiosity and constant experimentation. One of the most effective ways to discover your style is to mix different techniques: traditional with digital, analog with contemporary. This approach allows you to explore new expressions, break routines and find what really resonates with you. Below, you will find practical exercises to discover what defines your visual language and enhance your artistic identity.
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Illustration

Explore your line: line exercises to unleash your creativity

Discover a free guide of line exercises to loosen up your hand, gain confidence and fill your sketchbook with rhythm and movement.. Every illustration begins with a line. A simple gesture capable of conveying rhythm, movement and emotion. Practicing with lines not only improves technique: it also frees the mind and connects with the creative process. In this article you will discover how line exercises help you gain confidence, develop a freer style and enjoy drawing as a form of visual meditation. In addition, you can download a free resource from Domestika with practical exercises to experiment with in your sketchbook. Why practicing with lines transforms your drawing. Line is the basis of all drawing: it defines shapes, suggests textures and conveys movement. Practicing with different types of line allows you to improve precision, reduce blockages and connect with your own visual language. More than a technique, drawing lines is a form of creative meditation: each stroke reflects your energy and your emotional state. What's included in the free resource The Domestika downloadable file includes: - Guided exercises to explore different types of line: continuous, dashed, expressive, gestural, among others. - Practical suggestions to vary rhythm, pressure and direction. - Creative proposals to fill your sketchbook with spontaneous compositions. - Interactive spaces in the PDF to practice directly or reinterpret the exercises in your sketchbook.
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Design

Logosystem: the largest library of logos to inspire your designs

Discover Logosystem, the online platform with thousands of real and fictitious logos to inspire your creativity in branding and visual identity. Logosystem: the definitive platform to inspire you in logo design For graphic designers, illustrators and visual creatives, finding constant inspiration is essential. This is where Logosystem becomes a must-have tool. This online platform offers an extensive library of real and fictional logos, designed to explore, analyze and nurture your creativity in branding, visual identity and concept design projects. Whether you are developing the identity of an emerging brand or looking for references for more complex projects, Logosystem is a reliable and accessible source of professional inspiration. Its value lies in allowing you to study trends, styles and concepts that enrich your creative process, helping you to create unique and coherent logos. → Explore Logosystem here What is Logosystem and how it works. Logosystem is an online platform that collects thousands of logos organized by style, industry, shape, color and concept. Its intuitive interface allows you to browse through collections, save favorite designs and compare them to evaluate different visual approaches. In addition to existing brand logos, the platform includes dummy designs created for creative experimentation, which expands learning possibilities without commercial limitations. This allows designers to train their visual eye, understand how identities are structured and recognize patterns they can apply to their own projects. Why it is a valuable tool for designers. Logosystem is not just a gallery; it is a visual analysis and learning tool.. Among its main benefits are: - It facilitates visual research and allows you to identify design trends. - It allows to study how identities are built through symbols, typography and color. - It works as a starting point for creative processes or to overcome design blocks. - Helps train visual perception by identifying patterns, proportions and styles. By using Logosystem, creatives not only gather ideas: they also learn to evaluate what works and what doesn't in terms of visual communication and brand consistency.
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Marketing

Creative self-promotion: how to boost your career with Reality Check

Discover how Domestika's free resource Reality Check helps you evaluate your personal brand and improve your self-promotion strategy.. In any creative professional's career, self-promotion is key. Many illustrators, designers, photographers and creatives in general face blocks, doubts or lack of direction when it comes to communicating their work. It is not enough to have talent; it is also necessary to know how to show it strategically. To help you take this step, Domestika offers a free resource called Reality Check, specifically designed to analyze your professional situation and refocus your self-promotion strategy. This practical exercise not only helps you sell your work, but connect with your creative purpose and strengthen your professional presence. What is the Reality Check and why you need it. The Reality Check is a practical exercise designed to reflect on your personal brand, your goals and your methods of self-promotion. Unlike other tools focused solely on sales, this resource focuses on getting to know yourself and your work, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. It is especially useful for: Illustrators looking to highlight their unique style. Designers who want to attract projects aligned with their vision. Photographers looking for visibility and suitable clients. Any creative professional who wants to improve their presence and job opportunities. What you'll find in this free resource The Reality Check includes: Self-assessment questions and exercises that invite you to reflect on your career. Spaces to analyze strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. Practical tips to redefine your professional focus. Downloadable format to use as a guide for personal and creative growth. By completing these exercises, you will be able to identify patterns in your self-promotion, recognize what works and what doesn't, and plan concrete actions to improve your strategy. How to use it step by step. 1. Download the document from Domestika's website. 2. Take time to answer honestly each question, without rushing. 3. Identify patterns and areas for improvement that you can address immediately. 4. Use the results as a starting point to adjust your self-promotion strategy and boost your visibility. With this approach, the Reality Check becomes a true professional growth map, useful for both beginners and experienced creatives looking for new opportunities. From resource to complete course If you want to go even deeper, you can explore the "Self-Promotion Techniques for Creatives" course. This course expands on the ideas in Reality Check, offering: - Tools to improve your portfolio and visual communication. - Professional positioning strategies to stand out in your industry. - Practical methods to attract clients and projects aligned with your style and purpose. Self-promotion is not ego; it is strategy. Taking the time to reflect on your work and plan your communication is a fundamental step to grow professionally. The first step to stand out is to know yourself, and the Reality Check is the perfect tool to begin this journey.
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Music & Audio

The end of MTV: farewell to an era of music culture

MTV will stop broadcasting its music channels in Europe by the end of 2025. We analyze the end of a pop icon and how streaming changed the way we watch music.. For more than four decades, MTV was synonymous with music culture, rebellion and visual aesthetics.. From the iconic music videos of the 80s to the reality shows that marked an entire generation, the channel managed to reinvent the way we consume music and entertainment. Now, Paramount Global has confirmed that MTV Music, MTV Hits and MTV 80s will close their broadcasts in Europe at the end of 2025, marking the end of a television era that shaped the cultural identity of millions of people. MTV's impact on visual culture. MTV was not only a music channel: it was a creative laboratory where graphic design, animation and audiovisual direction became protagonists. Its video clips boosted the careers of artists such as Madonna, Nirvana or Beyoncé, but also served as a platform for emerging directors and designers. For many creators, MTV was the school where they learned to storytell with rhythm, typography and color. Every bumper, animated logo or music video was a visual statement that set trends.
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Illustration

The Forgotten Women Behind Renaissance Art

Discover the women artists of the Renaissance who broke barriers and left their mark on the history of art, although they were made invisible.. The forgotten women of the Renaissance: the artists who also made history. The Renaissance is remembered as one of the most brilliant eras in the history of art.[/i It was the time when beauty, science and humanist thought came together to shape an unprecedented cultural legacy. However, behind the great names we all know -Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael- lies a lesser told story: that of the women artists who were also part of that splendor, but were relegated to oblivion.[/b This article seeks to rescue their names, stories and contributions, giving them back the place they deserve in the history of art. Because without them, the Renaissance would have been incomplete.[/b The context of the Renaissance and gender barriers. During the 15th and 16th centuries, access to artistic training was deeply gendered, and women were forbidden to study anatomy, attend academies or sign contracts as teachers. Their participation was restricted to family workshops, where they learned painting or sculpture techniques in the shadow of their fathers or brothers. Guilds and patrons-key figures for professional recognition-were dominated by men, limiting opportunities for women artists. Even so, many managed to stand out thanks to their talent and determination, defying the stereotypes of their time.
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Illustration

Creativity without borders: artists mixing disciplines and breaking molds

Fusion of Disciplines: The New Era of Contemporary Art and its Implications for Artistic Creation Today. Breaking the Molds: The Power of Interdisciplinary Art Creativity flourishes when we stop following the rules and start mixing it up. In contemporary art, more and more creators are choosing to merge disciplines and blur the boundaries between techniques, media and languages. Painting dialogues with music, sculpture becomes performance, and technology opens up completely new territories for artistic expression. These artists are not satisfied with a single format: they explore, experiment and reinvent the way of creating.[/b This article celebrates that courageous attitude and proposes an inspiring reflection: what happens when we dare to break the limits of our own creative process?[/i The power of interdisciplinarity. In art, mixing disciplines is not a trend, but a natural evolution. Each technique brings a different look and, by combining them, new ways of communicating emotions and ideas emerge. Working in an interdisciplinary way allows us to break the traditional schemes of art and connect with the public from unexpected angles. When a performance incorporates sound, technology or recycled materials, it generates a complete sensory experience that goes beyond contemplation. This hybridization also reflects the spirit of our times: we live connected, in constant crossroads of influences and visual stimuli. That is why experimentation and innovation are not only aesthetic values, but also tools for artistic evolution.
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Photography

Telling stories with light: basic photographic lighting techniques

Master the Light: Transform your Photos into Captivating Stories through Advanced Lighting and Composition Techniques. The role of light in photographic storytelling. Every photograph has an emotional tone, and it is light that dictates its "voice". Dramatic lighting can generate tension or mystery, while soft, diffused light conveys calm or intimacy. Similarly, the choice between natural or artificial light directly influences the viewer's perception: a window can create a melancholic mood, while a controlled LED panel allows to compose more cinematic scenes. Learning to "read" light is the first step to using it as a narrative tool, whether in portraits, landscapes or product photography. Types of light in photography. Natural light It is the most accessible and versatile source. Its variations according to the time of day offer multiple possibilities: - Golden hour (sunrise or sunset): warm tones, soft shadows, magical atmosphere. - Blue hour (just after sunset): cool tones and subtle contrast. Taking advantage of these moments enhances texture and color without the need for additional equipment. Artificial light. Ideal for controlling every detail. It can come from flashes, lamps or LED panels, and allows to reproduce specific conditions in interiors or night sessions. The trick is to combine it with modifiers (diffusers, reflectors or softboxes) to achieve natural effects. - Hard light vs. soft light. - Hard light: generates sharp shadows, high contrast and drama. - Soft light: blurs contours, adds subtlety and a sense of naturalness. Mastering both will allow you to adapt to the type of story you want to tell.
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Design

Free download: Prompts to create your isotype with AI in Canva

Today, a brand is recognized by its image. The isotype, a key symbol, represents the essence of a project in an immediate, memorable and coherent way. Today, a brand is recognized not only by its name, but also by its image. In this visual universe, the isotype is a key piece: a symbol that represents the essence of a project in an immediate, memorable and coherent way. Thanks to digital tools, designing an isotype is no longer a process exclusive to design experts. [Artificial intelligence (AI) and accessible platforms such as Canva allow anyone -whether entrepreneur, creator or student- to develop a solid visual identity with professional results. In this article we tell you how to do it and share with you a free resource from Domestika: a downloadable guide with ready-to-use prompts, specially designed to generate unique and creative isotypes with AI in Canva. What is an isotype and why you need it. Before we get down to business, it's worth clarifying a few concepts. An isotype is the symbol or icon that represents a brand without the need to be accompanied by text. Unlike the logotype (which is based on typography or the name) and the imagotype (which combines text and image), the isotype is the pure visual form, the iconic trace that allows immediate recognition. Think of Apple's apple, Nike's swoosh or Twitter's bird: all are isotypes that communicate identity without words. Having a well-designed one not only enhances brand recall, but also reinforces visual consistency across all touch points - from social media to packaging to presentations. A well-constructed isotype conveys values, personality and purpose in a single glance, and with the help of AI, creating one no longer requires hours of sketching. The role of AI in graphic design today. Artificial intelligence is transforming the creative process in every field, and graphic design is no exception. Today, tools like Canva with integrated AI make it possible to generate visual ideas in an agile and efficient way, especially in the early stages of ideation. Instead of replacing the designer, AI amplifies his or her creative capacity, offering multiple options that serve as a starting point. You can explore different styles, palettes or shapes without starting from scratch, speeding up the process and discovering possibilities you might not have imagined. The role of the creator remains essential: curating, tweaking and providing the personal vision that turns an AI-generated idea into a truly original piece. In short, AI does not replace creativity: it empowers it.. What you'll find in this free resource. Domestika's downloadable resource, entitled "Prompts Guide - Creative Logos", includes a collection of prompts adapted for Canva with AI, designed to help you create isotypes quickly, effectively and professionally. Inside the PDF you will find: - Specific prompts to generate minimalist, geometric, natural, futuristic or typographic isotypes. - Visual examples showing the results you can obtain with each prompt. - Practical tips to customize your isotypes according to the style and values of your brand. The goal is that you can create, explore and experiment without complications, transforming abstract ideas into powerful symbols.
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Illustration

Stories of artists who found their refuge in creativity

Art, an emotional refuge, transforms the human experience through creativity. It has always been expression, catharsis and communication. Throughout history, art has been much more than a form of expression: it has been an emotional refuge, a place to channel pain, uncertainty or fear. In difficult times, creating becomes an act of resistance and self-discovery. Creativity not only transforms materials, but also emotions. Many artists have made art their way of healing. They have turned their hardest experiences into works that today inspire the whole world. This article celebrates those who have found in creativity an engine of resilience, demonstrating that art can be a powerful tool for transforming vulnerability into beauty.[/b Frida Kahlo: art as an expression of physical and emotional pain. The life of Frida Kahlo is one of the clearest examples of how art can be born out of suffering. From her youth, her story was marked by physical pain after a serious bus accident that left her with lifelong sequelae. To this were added multiple operations, health problems and emotional storms. However, Frida found her most honest language in painting. Through her self-portraits full of symbolism, she captured not only her wounded body, but also her resilient spirit. Her work is a constant conversation between pain and strength, between identity and reconstruction. Beyond the myth, Frida teaches us that vulnerability can be transformed into an inexhaustible source of creativity. Each of her strokes is an affirmation of life, an invitation to fearlessly express what hurts us and, in doing so, to liberate it.
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Culinary

The art of decorating cakes as a work of design

Pastry: from cuisine to art, where each cake is a masterpiece that excites and inspires, transforming simple ingredients into unforgettable experiences.. Decorating a cake involves much more than technique: it is a combination of aesthetics, visual narrative and artistic sensibility. Each texture, color or shape has the ability to convey an idea or an emotion, just like an illustration, a sculpture or a graphic design. In this article we will explore how creative baking can be equated with design and applied art, and how each cake can be transformed into a work that fuses taste, beauty and concept. Pastry as a blank canvas. For a pastry chef or pastry chef, a cake is much more than a sweet preparation: it is a blank canvas where colors, shapes, volumes and textures are combined. Creative pastry is similar to visual art because it shares its search for balance, composition and personal expression. A cake can evoke the soft brushstrokes of a watercolor, the geometric cleanliness of modern design or the delicacy of a handcrafted sculpture. In each creation there is a design exercise: deciding the color palette, the proportions, the materials (fondant, icing, cream, edible paint) and the way everything integrates visually.
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