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January 2024

  • The Best 4 Plotting Tools for Writers
    Writing

    The Best 4 Plotting Tools for Writers

    Looking for the best plotting tools to enhance your book writing process? Explore our curated list of 4 top-rated tools that will help you plot your next masterpiece. Greetings, fellow writer! In the realm of novel writing the path is diverse, and the tools are as varied as the stories themselves. In his course, Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life, Grant Faulkner generously shares four essential plot tools that can shape your narrative and infuse it with depth and excitement.

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  • How To Write A Song In 4 Steps
    Teacher Music & Audio

    How To Write A Song In 4 Steps

    Writing music can be a powerfully creative and fulfilling experience. Whether you're an aspiring songwriter or simply looking to express yourself through music, this guide will walk you through the process in four easy steps. By understanding songwriting basics, finding inspiration, creating a song structure, crafting meaningful lyrics, and composing a melody, you'll be on your way to creating your very own masterpiece.

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  • 28 Thoughtful Journal Prompts
    Writing

    28 Thoughtful Journal Prompts

    Do you need help with your journaling? Is it becoming stale? Maybe your life isn't that interesting to begin with...! If that is the case, some prompts (journal writing ideas) might help you make writing on your notebook or phone the most entertaining part of your day. It might sound depressing, but that's a start!

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  • 8 Fonts for Logos That Will Inspire You
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    8 Fonts for Logos That Will Inspire You

    Looking for the perfect typeface for your logo? Discover 8 inspiring fonts that will take your logo design to the next level. When making a new logo for our brand, there are several factors that are very important to take into account. Some of them are more striking, such as color and shape, and others may go unnoticed. One of the most relevant features of a logo is the typography. There are countless types of fonts and, if we do not have much idea of graphic design, we may think that choosing the right one is as easy as choosing the one you like the most. But the font says a lot about your brand, it has to be in tune with what you are selling and with the public you are addressing, that is why it is essential not to take this decision lightly. In this article, we are going to share with you some of the best fonts for logos. Discover them and pick the one that best suits your brand. Raleway

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  • Free Download: How To Draw Manga Eyes
    Illustration

    Free Download: How To Draw Manga Eyes

    Do you consider yourself a Weeaboo, an Otaku, or a, so called, Wapanese? Are you looking to become one? This article doesn't go into such depths but it might get you started in your path to ostracization. Sour joking aside...! You will learn how to draw the vibrant manga eyes you've always wanted to draw (for whatever ostracizing reason...!) following these simple steps:

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  • Top 7 Websites to Download Free 3D Models for Blender
    3D & Animation

    Top 7 Websites to Download Free 3D Models for Blender

    Looking for free 3D models for Blender? Discover 7 websites with a wide range of downloadable models to enhance your designs. Among the design programs for character animation, Blender is one of the best known on the market. There are several pages where you can find free 3D models for this software. Here are some options that will be very helpful. BlendSwap BlendSwap is a platform where artists share their 3D models for free. You can find a wide variety of models, from characters to scenery.

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  • 10 Main Artworks of Egyptian art
    Art

    10 Main Artworks of Egyptian art

    Discover the 10 Egyptian masterpieces that marked a civilization: a fascinating journey through ancient art and history. Greetings, art lovers! Today, we are inviting you to immerse yourself in a rich and timeless tradition that has left an indelible mark on human history. From majestic pyramids to intricate hieroglyphics, these ten works of art represent the pinnacle of Egyptian ingenuity. The Great Sphinx of Giza

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  • Free Download: 30 Visibility Prompts to Empower Self-expression
    Marketing

    Free Download: 30 Visibility Prompts to Empower Self-expression

    Unlock the power of your voice with a free guide by entrepreneur Lauren Currie, featuring 30 visibility prompts to inspire and empower self-expression. Your voice is a powerful tool waiting to be unleashed. We're excited to bring you an exciting opportunity: a free guide crafted by Lauren Currie, an entrepreneur and advocate for confidence, visibility, and power. This guide serves as your pathway to uncovering and amplifying your unique experiences, knowledge, insight, and stories.

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  • 8 Printmakers You Should Know
    Art

    8 Printmakers You Should Know

    Explore the captivating world of printmaking with these 8 famous printmakers. Printmaking is the process of creating artworks by printing on paper, fabric, wood, metal, or other surfaces. The sky is the limit (literally, perhaps...)! "Traditional printmaking" normally covers only the process of creating prints using a hand processed technique. So yes, a Canon Pixma "printer" doesn't count!

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  • 5 Essential Animation Books
    3D & Animation

    5 Essential Animation Books

    Boost your animation skills in 2024 with these must-read books. A curated list blending art, technique, and industry wisdom for animators. If you are an amateur or a professional animator, I'm sure you would benefit from some reading in general, and so maybe if you started with something familiar you might not fall asleep immediately! Let's learn how to read together! In all seriousness, I'm an animator myself so I speak from experience! These animation books will keep you at the edge of your seat the whole time (with the same bad posture you develop whilst animating for hours on end).

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December 2023

  • Top 10 Projects Published in 2023
    Teacher Domestika

    Top 10 Projects Published in 2023

    Discover the ten projects best rated by the community published in 2023.. We are finishing the year, and it is time to take stock. There have been many good projects published in the community. These projects have not only educated us but also moved and inspired us. The great majority of the projects that have received the highest ratings from the community correspond to work done with what has been learned in the courses. Seeing how their authors have taken the time to explain and document the creative process is lovely. Thanks to all of you who share your projects with progress, joys, and challenges with the community. With this generosity, we achieve a more affluent community in collective knowledge. We encourage you to join and share your experiences with those who have not tried it yet. We leave you this link where you will see how easy and fun it is to publish your project: How to publish your project in Domestika. Thank you very much, let's get started.

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  • Essential Animation Shortcuts for Adobe Animate and Photoshop
    3D & Animation

    Essential Animation Shortcuts for Adobe Animate and Photoshop

    Designer Pablo Cuello shares the most popular shortcuts for animating with these two programs You don't need complicated tools to create impressive animations. By learning just a few tricks, you'll be able to simplify your design process and make frame-by-frame animations. In this blog post, designer and animator Pablo Cuello (@pablocuello) shares Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop’s most popular shortcuts, so you can save time when creating your next mesmerizing animation.

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  • 5 Creative Skills That Will Boost Your Career in 2024
    Domestika

    5 Creative Skills That Will Boost Your Career in 2024

    The world of employment is constantly evolving, and those looking to excel in creative careers must adapt and acquire new skills to stay relevant. As we approach 2024, it's the perfect time to explore innovative techniques that will boost your creative career. In this post, we'll uncover five key skills that will prepare you for the future and help you stand out in an ever-changing job market. 1. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

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  • 8 Free Tutorials to Get Started in Watercolor
    Teacher Illustration

    8 Free Tutorials to Get Started in Watercolor

    Learn the basics of this technique and digitize your creations with watercolor with these tutorials It doesn’t matter if you are starting or are already charting your path in watercolor painting, it is always good to receive advice and learn new tricks from the professionals who work it every day. These 5 tutorials to start, develop and improve your talent in watercolor are essential for you if you are one of those who enjoy the chance and unpredictability of watercolor:

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  • Instagram Tutorial: Photographic Composition for Beginners
    Teacher Photography

    Instagram Tutorial: Photographic Composition for Beginners

    Discover expert tips to start taking good Instagram pictures by learning the basic rules of composition Mina Barrio (@minabarrio) is a product photographer who specializes in phone photography to take striking images for Instagram. She knows how to create expressive compositions that convey meaning and enhance the value of products showcased in the image. In this tutorial, she teaches five fundamental steps to improve your photo compositions with Instagram in mind.

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  • Illustration Tutorial: How to Draw from Your Imagination
    Teacher Illustration

    Illustration Tutorial: How to Draw from Your Imagination

    Learn to draw flora and fauna using the imaginary as a reference to find your own style with Violeta Hernández The best way to learn to draw is to familiarize yourself with the technique through exercises that help us to experiment with different materials and visual references. Once you master the first phase, Violeta Hernández proposes that you go even further to find your own stamp: draw from your imagination. What does that mean? To create from what you remember and the sensations an animal or a bunch of flowers have made you feel, for example. In this process, memory, creativity and a desire to let yourself go, will be key. Below, designer and illustrator Violeta Hernández (@soyvioleta), will show you some key tips on how to draw from your memories and the results of her own adventures.

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  • Cinema 4D Tutorial: cloning methods in MoGraph
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    Cinema 4D Tutorial: cloning methods in MoGraph

    Learn the best way to clone models using the Cinema 4D MoGraph module The MoGraph module is one of the most important tools that users of the Cinema 4D animation software have for animating objects and creating special effects. With MoGraph you can make models explode, control them using other objects, deform them or create infinite movements. Zigor Samaniego (@zigor), illustrator, modeler, and designer specialized in Photoshop, Cinema 4D and After Effects has a vast experience in this field. In this tutorial, he explains the different cloning modes and tools found within this module of Cinema 4D.

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  • Watercolor Tutorial: How to Paint with Watercolor Brushes and Pencils
    Teacher Illustration

    Watercolor Tutorial: How to Paint with Watercolor Brushes and Pencils

    Naranjalidad teaches us different techniques to mix colors with brushes or watercolor pencils, step by step Watercolor offers a wide array of creative possibilities. You only need a brush and a few pigments to get going. Choosing the right colors, brushes and techniques is crucial for bringing the final work to life.

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