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    Minimalist Christmas decorations: less glitter, more soul
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    Minimalist Christmas decorations: less glitter, more soul

    Conscious Christmas: The Definitive Guide to Minimalist and Natural Decorating. Every December, homes are filled with intense lights, bright decorations and saturated colors. Although Christmas is traditionally associated with visual abundance, a growing trend invites you to celebrate it from a calmer, more aesthetically pleasing perspective: minimalist Christmas decorating. This approach prioritizes calm, intention and natural materials. It simplifies without losing beauty and leaves room for light, texture and small details with meaning. What is minimalist Christmas decor? Minimalist decor is based on clean lines, balance and reduction of unnecessary elements. At Christmas it means: - Visual simplicity: few decorations, selected with intention. - Natural materials that bring warmth. - Handcrafted and timeless aesthetics, far from ephemeral. Minimalist is not synonymous with cold: when built with textures, neutral tones and organic materials, it creates a warm elegance that invites to rest. Color palette: the basis of minimalist aesthetics. Neutral tones are the protagonists, because they allow the space to breathe: - Whites, ecru and beige for luminosity. - Soft grays for balance. - Natural greens inspired by the winter forest. - Browns, earth and wood to connect with the organic. - Matte gold or copper as subtle accents.

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October 2021

  • Free Download: Color Theory and Terminology Guide
    Teacher Illustration

    Free Download: Color Theory and Terminology Guide

    Get to grips with key color terms and concepts with this handy, practical seven-page guide Color plays a vital role in our everyday lives, influencing our thoughts, impacting our reactions, and creating strong emotional associations. It also affects us on a physical level: our eyes can be soothed or irritated by colors; they can increase blood pressure, suppress appetite, or even help us save energy. But, to get the most out of colors, first, we need to understand them. If you get confused between terms like hue, value, saturation, and variation – and how they all relate to each other – look no further than this free guide from artist, illustrator, and Domestika teacher Laura McKendry (@laura_mckendry).

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  • 7 References to the Art World in Squid Game
    Film & Video

    7 References to the Art World in Squid Game

    From Edvard Munch to Judy Chicago, discover the well-known artworks that inspired the creators of Squid Game

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  • Design Tutorial: How to Use a Pantone Guide for Successful Printing
    Teacher Design

    Design Tutorial: How to Use a Pantone Guide for Successful Printing

    Learn how to use a Pantone guide to prepare your project for printing with these practical tips by Kris Osorio, director and founder of the Betún de Mantequilla printshop

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  • Tips and Tricks: How to Take Haunting Halloween Photos
    Teacher Photography

    Tips and Tricks: How to Take Haunting Halloween Photos

    Learn how to create ghostly silhouettes, make the most of autumn scenes, and add spooky after effects

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  • Instagram Tutorial: Key Tips to Help You Photograph Products and Projects
    Teacher Photography

    Instagram Tutorial: Key Tips to Help You Photograph Products and Projects

    Learn all the tricks you need to achieve great product shots on your mobile at home, with Beatriz Tormenta

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  • 6 Online Food Design Courses to Get Started at Home
    Craft

    6 Online Food Design Courses to Get Started at Home

    Learn how to make chocolate textures and sugar flowers, cake design techniques, food styling tips, and more

    • 4
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  • Free Guide: Essentials for Starting Punch Needle Embroidery
    Teacher Craft

    Free Guide: Essentials for Starting Punch Needle Embroidery

    Learn what you'll need for punch needle embroidery and discover pro tips for making the most out of your tools

    • 5
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  • Procreate Tutorial: How to Draw Frankenstein’s Monster
    Teacher Illustration

    Procreate Tutorial: How to Draw Frankenstein’s Monster

    Discover illustrator Rafael Sarmento’s step-by-step tips for drawing Mary Shelley's iconic monster this Halloween

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  • 5 Unforgettable Moments From Wes Anderson's Films
    Film & Video

    5 Unforgettable Moments From Wes Anderson's Films

    Celebrating the release of "The French Dispatch", Domestika teachers share their favorite signature Anderson scenes so far

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  • What Is Composition in Graphic Design?
    Design

    What Is Composition in Graphic Design?

    This fundamental design concept conveys beauty, logic, and coherence through color, shape, and symmetry

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  • Peter Lord, Creator of Aardman Animations, Shares His Unique Wisdom
    3D & Animation

    Peter Lord, Creator of Aardman Animations, Shares His Unique Wisdom

    Peter Lord shares his insight and stories of UK-based Aardman Animations, in this Domestika Maestros In the sixties, two British school friends turned university students decided to try their hand at animation. They wanted something to keep them entertained, and to experiment with a new hobby. But what began as a way of passing the time, went on to be a multinational, award-winning animation company, with cult character creations such as Morph, Shaun The Sheep, and Wallace and Gromit captivating audiences along the way. This is the story of one half of the duo, Peter Lord, who along with his old school friend, David Sproxton, has become a national treasure in the UK, and one of the most successful animators of all time.

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  • Essential Materials You Need to Make a Stop Motion Animation
    3D & Animation

    Essential Materials You Need to Make a Stop Motion Animation

    Get to grips with the basic tools and everyday items you need to make a stop motion film, frame by frame

    • 4
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  • 4 Easy Watercolor Exercises for Beginners
    Illustration

    4 Easy Watercolor Exercises for Beginners

    Learn how to take your first steps in watercolor painting with these quick experimental exercises

    • 5
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  • 6 Facts About Classic Halloween Movies You Probably Didn’t Know
    Film & Video

    6 Facts About Classic Halloween Movies You Probably Didn’t Know

    From actors who could've been to box office hits, here’s some behind-the-scenes trivia about your favorite horror films

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  • Free Download: Mockups for Book Cover Design
    Teacher Design

    Free Download: Mockups for Book Cover Design

    Turn your designs into captivating book cover jackets with this free PSD template

    • 5
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  • Meet Content Creator and Landscape Gardener Daniel Virgnio in the Domestika Diary
    Teacher Architecture & Space

    Meet Content Creator and Landscape Gardener Daniel Virgnio in the Domestika Diary

    Daniel loves plants. He shares his daily routines, sustainable projects and green care rituals with you.

    • 0
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  • 6 Free Tutorials to Learn Essential Photography Skills in 20 Minutes
    Photography

    6 Free Tutorials to Learn Essential Photography Skills in 20 Minutes

    Master basic photography concepts and techniques with the help of Domestika teachers

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  • Youtube Tutorial: How to Increase Impact with Your Videos
    Teacher Marketing

    Youtube Tutorial: How to Increase Impact with Your Videos

    Discover how to boost your Youtube channel using these five great tips, with Marija Dzemionaite

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  • In Pictures: 10 Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2021
    Photography

    In Pictures: 10 Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2021

    Discover the stories behind a selection of incredible images from the world-renowned photography competition

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  • How to Crochet a Halloween-themed Amigurumi Pumpkin
    Teacher Craft

    How to Crochet a Halloween-themed Amigurumi Pumpkin

    Get crafty this Halloween and learn to DIY a simple jack-o'-lantern amigurumi with this step-by-step pattern

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  • Writing Tutorial: Methods to Unblock Your Creativity
    Teacher Writing

    Writing Tutorial: Methods to Unblock Your Creativity

    Discover techniques that liberate your ideas and free up your creativity for writing, with author, illustrator and podcaster Aline Valek

    • 2
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  • Meet Textile Artist Sara Moreno in this Domestika Diary
    Teacher Craft

    Meet Textile Artist Sara Moreno in this Domestika Diary

    Discover how this macramé expert organises her day

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  • 8 Free Creative Writing Tutorials for All Levels
    Teacher Writing

    8 Free Creative Writing Tutorials for All Levels

    Find inspiration and learn to engage your audiences with Domestika's writing experts

    • 10
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  • Superman Joins the Growing List of LGBTQ+ Superheroes
    Illustration

    Superman Joins the Growing List of LGBTQ+ Superheroes

    DC Comics have announced the superhero’s son, Jon Kent, is bisexual

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  • Free Sewing Guide: How To Sew a Perfect V-Neck
    Teacher Fashion

    Free Sewing Guide: How To Sew a Perfect V-Neck

    Learn the tips and tricks for making your own dresses with a perfectly pointed V-neckline

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  • The Basic Materials to Make Beautiful Dried Flower Bouquets
    Craft

    The Basic Materials to Make Beautiful Dried Flower Bouquets

    Bring any setting to life with floral designs and learn how to preserve and dry your blooms

    • 1
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  • Fashion Design Tutorial: Tips to Achieve Perfectly Finished Seams without an Overlock
    Teacher Fashion

    Fashion Design Tutorial: Tips to Achieve Perfectly Finished Seams without an Overlock

    Learn step by step how to sew perfectly finished seams without an overlocker, by dressmaking duo Lantoki

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  • 4 Kawaii Artists and Influences to Inspire Your Illustrations
    Illustration

    4 Kawaii Artists and Influences to Inspire Your Illustrations

    Illustrator Ilaria Ranauro introduces us to the wonderful world of Kawaii along with her top artists and influences

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  • Vintage Design Ideas: 100,000 Free Fashion Illustrations
    Fashion

    Vintage Design Ideas: 100,000 Free Fashion Illustrations

    Get inspired by thousands of 19th and 20th-century styles and fashion trends with these original patterns

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  • Pictures With a Story to Tell: How To Build Visual Narratives
    Teacher Writing

    Pictures With a Story to Tell: How To Build Visual Narratives

    Creative partners Illan Brenman and Guilherme Karsten share their creative process for building funny visual narratives

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