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  • How to paint realistic eyes
    Teacher Illustration

    How to paint realistic eyes

    Are you getting started with digital art? Are you a pro revisiting the basics? Does your latest portrait have two empty eye sockets in desperate need of filling? Regardless of your current situation and level of expertise, in this easy to follow step by step tutorial you will find a trusty guide to kickstart your creative journey or finally jump the hurdle you might be stuck on.

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  • Photoshop Tutorial: Creating a Watercolor Brush
    Teacher Illustration

    Photoshop Tutorial: Creating a Watercolor Brush

    Learn how to create a custom brush from your watercolors with Adobe Photoshop for digital illustration Working in digital format does not necessarily mean having to be content with the basic tools of design and illustration software; Just as in traditional painting, there are infinite possibilities, and the fusion between digital and analog elements allows us to obtain incredible and unexpected results. The creation of personalized brushes from your own watercolor stains is one of the favorite options of Ricard López, better known as Ricardilus (@ricardilus), to work on his illustrations and in this video he shows you, step by step, how make them. See the tutorial below:

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  • Low Temperature Enamel Technique: Jewelry Tutorial with Sabrina Formica
    Teacher Craft

    Low Temperature Enamel Technique: Jewelry Tutorial with Sabrina Formica

    Welcome to a captivating tutorial brought to you by Sabrina Formica, an incredible jewelry designer originally from Italy. In this illuminating session, Sabrina will guide you through the intricate art of the low temperature enamel technique. Thanks to her comprehensive instructions, you will learn how to create stunning pieces of enameled jewelry.

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  • Amigurumi Tutorial: How to make amigurumi eyes with Lhylaraña
    Teacher Craft

    Amigurumi Tutorial: How to make amigurumi eyes with Lhylaraña

    Learn a simple technique to make eyes for your amigurumi dolls with Lhylaraña Amigurumi has transcended Japanese borders thanks to its kawaii designs and has become an art that has captivated people around the world. Thanks to the crochet technique, amigurumis allow the creation of an infinite variety of characters, universes and shapes, providing a unique opportunity to give free rein to our imagination. If you create amigurumi, you will know that one of the most important features is their eyes. The eyes give life to the amigurumi, and it is what can elevate your designs and give them personality. In this tutorial, amigurumi designer and weaver Lhylaraña (@lhylaranha), known in the world of knitting as "the spider", will show us how to make expressive eyes for our dolls in a simple and accessible way.

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  • The therapeutic art of origami: benefits for mental health
    Teacher Craft

    The therapeutic art of origami: benefits for mental health

    Origami is an ancient technique that consists of creating figures by folding paper. This Japanese art has captivated generations with its beauty through simplicity. But it is about much more than a creative hobby. In addition to producing amazing three-dimensional creations from a single sheet of paper, origami also offers significant mental health benefits, such as helping you relax in stressful situations. Discover the calming and therapeutic benefits of origami in this interesting article.

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  • Procreate Painting Tutorial: how to color the new Little Mermaid with Cristina Gómez
    Teacher Illustration

    Procreate Painting Tutorial: how to color the new Little Mermaid with Cristina Gómez

    Cristina is a designer by profession and illustrator by vocation. Paper and colored pencils have been part of her life since she was very little, creating characters and stories. Her source of inspiration begins with Disney, manga and comics. She likes to create characters with a lot of color, apply light and shadow effects and, above all, draw hairstyles. In this tutorial she will accompany you to make a version of the Little Mermaid in Procreate, since she considers it a very intuitive and easy tool to work with. Before starting, download this sketch to follow all the steps:

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  • Writing Tutorial: 5 tips for writing regularly
    Teacher Writing

    Writing Tutorial: 5 tips for writing regularly

    Children's author Lisa Thompson shares her five best tips for developing your writing routine Developing a habit of constant writing can be a challenge, especially in today's fast-paced and distracted world. However, with the right strategies, anyone can develop the discipline to write regularly. In this exclusive tutorial for the Domestika PRO community, children's author Lisa Thompson (@lisathompsonauthor) shares practical tips to help you establish and maintain a writing habit, from setting achievable goals to getting rid of distractions. If you're a professional writer or just someone looking to improve their writing skills, grab a notebook and a pen and watch this video!

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  • 8 Free Apps for Restoring and Animating Old Photos
    Web & App Design

    8 Free Apps for Restoring and Animating Old Photos

    Bring old photos to life and animate your memories with these five apps We all have old photos that we wish were in better condition: portraits of family members we never had the chance to meet, people we haven’t seen for decades, or places we once lived or used to visit. If only we could restore their original quality. The good news is that analog and digital photography are working together better than ever. Thanks to cell phones and artificial intelligence, today we can accurately reconstruct photos of faces, objects, and landscapes. This list of free apps will enable you to improve blurred and washed-out images, give them a new look, and, in some cases, animate a gesture, person, or landscape.

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  • Get to know basketry: A millenary art that will delight you
    Teacher Craft

    Get to know basketry: A millenary art that will delight you

    Don't miss the different pieces made with PVC cable or natural fibers that Belén shows us. Craftsmanship has been with us since time immemorial, and despite technological advances, its importance and beauty have never faded. Today, contemporary design brands such as Casa Atlantica have taken up these traditional methods to create unique and authentic pieces. Its founders, Belén and Lester, have had the opportunity to collaborate with major brands such as Loewe, peSeta and Nike, and their collections can be found in renowned stores around the world, such as the MoMa Design Store. In this post, we will focus on basketry, a traditional art that Belén and Lester from Casa Atlántica have adopted and reinterpreted through different materials. In this video, Belén presents us with several pieces of basketry made with colored wires or natural fibers.

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  • Scoubidou tutorial: how to make a coaster
    Teacher Craft

    Scoubidou tutorial: how to make a coaster

    Discover how to make an original coaster with the scoubidou technique and decorate your home in a unique way. Belén and Lester, the creative minds behind the contemporary design brand Casa Atlántica, are masters in the fusion of tradition and modernity. Inspired by traditional craftsmanship, they create collections of unique, authentic, handmade products. In this tutorial, Lester teaches you how to create a vibrant and original coaster using the artisanal technique of scoubidou. Scoubidou is a braiding method that was born in France in the 1950s and became popular as a creative and relaxing activity. In this step-by-step guide, Lester shares with you how you can use this technique to create a PVC wire coaster, a modern and contemporary take on the classic craft.

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  • Interview with Casa Atlantica: basketry and branding
    Teacher Craft

    Interview with Casa Atlantica: basketry and branding

    We spoke with designers Belén and Lester about how they have introduced basketry techniques into their projects and about branding.. Belén and Lester, the visionary founders of Casa Atlántica, have made a remarkable impact on the contemporary design scene, harmonizing the essence of ancestral techniques with the freshness of today's aesthetics. This creative duo has managed to fuse traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, creating authentic and unique products that are making their mark on the global design scene. From collaborating with renowned brands such as Loewe, peSeta and Nike, to being selected to be sold at the prestigious MoMa Design Store, their growth and expansion knows no bounds. In this interview, we will talk about their journey into the world of craftsmanship, the unparalleled value it brings to their creations and how their cultural roots influence every piece they design. In addition, they will share valuable tips on branding and how to make a name for themselves in the art world.

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