Challenge: 3 Fun Ways to Stimulate Creativity

Art director, graphic designer, and illustrator Rogério Puhl tests out his own challenge and surprises himself with the results

Since he was a teenager, Rogério Puhl had always dreamed of being an artist. At the age of 14, he enrolled at Chapecó School of Arts in Brazil. After discovering the world of digital illustration at the age of 18, he began a career in advertising, and went on to work for some of the most successful agencies in Brazil: AlmapBBDO, DM9DDB, Africa, Ogilvy, WMcCann, Young & Rubicam, and more. His portfolio includes projects for clients such as MTV, McDonald's and Red Bull, and he has created copyrighted murals around the world.

Thanks to many years of experience, Rogério has lots of tips on how to get your creative juices flowing. In this challenge, the artist shares three ways to keep your mind active. The exercises can be carried out anywhere using whatever tools you have at hand. Not only will you have fun but your brain will also get a workout. Rogério was in fact very surprised with the results he got when he tried it out himself.

If you would like to discover the infinite possibilities you can explore through digital illustration and learn to create portraits with personality, sign up to Rogério’s course, Portrait Illustration Techniques with Illustrator and Photoshop.

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