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Whether it is virtual or face-to-face, learn how to give the best presentation with these tips from Cristian Salomoni
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Whether it is virtual or face-to-face, learn how to give the best presentation with these tips from Cristian Salomoni
Learn the techniques you need to add the texture and decorations that give your ceramics plenty of personality, with La Pomona
Experiment with typography motion with this simple After Effects technique with Holke 79 Small animations, gifs, short videos with animated texts and other multimedia content can make the difference to your social media posts. With After Effects, the Adobe software used to create special effects in post-production, you can create simple and attractive pieces intuitively and with the use of fairly few resources. In the following tutorial, motion graphics design Borja Holke (@holke79) explains how to add movement to a simple composition of image and text, turning it into a basic animated graphic using After Effects. Learn more in the video below:
Learn the basics of telling your own story with Antonio Núñez In recent years, the art of storytelling has gone beyond the purely narrative to influence elements of our society such as marketing, politics, and more. Knowing how to tell your own story to convince and inspire listeners helps you define your role as a creative and establish your personal brand. Antonio Núñez (@antonionunezstorytelling), communication consultant and expert in storytelling, goes over the key ingredients for a personal story that will captivate and persuade an audience. Find out below:
Photographer and writer Danny Bittencourt shares tips for creating the perfect set and tackling the technical and conceptual challenges posed by a self-portrait shoot Self-portraiture is an art form that is full of meaning; it is a way to transform your emotions and motivations into powerful, intimate and mysterious stories. You set the tone of the photograph and are in charge from start to finish. To make an impact, apart from emotion, a self-portrait requires a well-planned set, which incorporates different elements. Danny Bittencourt (@dannybbittencourt), a photographer and writer, shows us how to create the perfect set and tackle the technical and conceptual challenges posed by a self-portrait shoot. Discover more below:
Dive deep into the art of drawing from observation with Astrid Wielinga, an expert in capturing the essence of surroundings through sketching. In this tutorial, you'll uncover essential techniques, from honing your observation skills to translating what you see onto paper with precision. Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of urban illustration! Today, we're thrilled to embark on an adventure guided by the talented Astrid Wielinga (@urbananna), also known as Urban Anna. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we explore Astrid's tutorial, where she shares invaluable insights on observing and sketching your surroundings with finesse.
Award-winning artist and illustrator Mika Takahashi teaches us how to improve a digitized illustration by touching up imperfections and small details on the paper step-by-step
Learn to create a mockup in Adobe Photoshop with Robert Tirado When it comes to editorial design, it’s important that we test out our illustrations and photographs on the finished product. Will these two images go well together on the same page? Does this cover work? Design mockups help us to answer these questions before going to print. In the following video tutorial, illustrator, art director, and graphic designer Robert Tirado (@roberttirado) shows us how to use editorial design mockups to experiment with our illustrations and see how they work together with other design elements. Learn more below:
Learn these basic tips to start working on your watercolor portrait eyes with Sol Barrios The eyes are the element of the face express the most and bring the most personality to a portrait. Therefore, it is important that we dedicate special attention and detail to them in our projects. In this tutorial, Sol Barrios (@solbarrios), watercolorist and muralist, teaches us how to approach the drawing of the eyes step by step in a watercolor portrait. You can follow the process in the following video:
Create professional animated fonts in Adobe After Effects with these practical tips by Érico Santana
Learn to create characters by setting your pencil free and leaving your comfort zone, with these tips from Cecy Meade Drawing for pleasure is usually fun, however, drawing every day for a living can be wearing. If you have to constantly churn out new characters, you will of course have days where you feel less inspired or you just can’t find a way to create something fresh and original. To help you overcome these creative blocks and tap into your creativity, designer and 2D and 3D illustrator Cecy Meade shares her top tips below. Although they focus on character design, these tips can be applied to any illustration task or, in fact, any creative task.
Learn the basic keys of the drawing and illustration tool with José Luis Ágreda The drawing and animation program Clip Studio Paint is one of the most interesting alternatives to Adobe Illustrator, although it is perhaps less well known. The software, of Japanese origin, is created especially to help in the illustration process, so it is worth trying it out in order to compare it with other more popular ones. José Luis Ágreda (@agreda), illustrator and comic book artist who was also recently the art director of the animated film 'Buñuel en el laberinto de las tortugas', is an expert in the handling of Clip Studio Paint and has synthesized everything you need to know when starting to use the program in 8 essential points. Discover the Clip Studio Paint tutorial in the following video:
Discover with Enric Jardí the advantages of using OpenType fonts in your editorial design projects OpenType is a unique and scalable typographic format, capable of offering a complete range of typefaces, and is also able to adapt to the main operating systems (Windows, Mac and Unix). Enric Jardí, a graphic designer specializing in editorial and typographic design, reveals all his secrets when it comes to getting the most out of OpenType fonts
Discover the keys to representing the human figure in architectural illustration, with Marcelo Marttins
Create an illustrator profile on Instagram that makes your work stand out and attract new clients, with a little help from the illustration agency Pencil A social media profile has become the new cover letter for creatives across all fields, especially illustrators. It serves as an intuitive, free, and attractive way to present your portfolio of work. Instagram, being so easy to use and having such a wide reach, is among the best options you have available. It is a great way for people to discover your illustration work. To help you make the most of your illustrator profile on Instagram, Sandra López–from the illustration agency Pencil (@Pencil)–shares some key tips to help you make wise decisions and reach as many people as possible. Discover Sandra’s tips in the following video:
Learn how to add color to your illustrated stories simply and easily with Paula Bossio Watercolor offers an interesting way to add color to your drawings. Its flexibility allows for an original style that's worth trying out and experimenting with. In this tutorial, graphic designer, illustrator and author Paula Bossio (@paulabossio) explains how to use it to bring color to your work. Prepare your sketch and let's go!
Learn the keys to organizing the illustrations in your portfolio an appealing, elegant manner with Ricard López
Learn how to define a color palette and apply the 60-30-10 rule in the low cost decoration of your home with Sofía Savarí O'Keefe Colors can help us create harmonious and elegant environments, but their combination, as well as their proportion, has to follow a series of guidelines to achieve the best results. In the following tutorial, Sofía Saraví O'Keefe (@decolookbook), decorator, teaches us how to define a color palette and apply the 60-30-10 rule to design interiors. Discover it below:
Learn how to draw a Swiss Cheese Plant leaf from scratch with Luli Reis
Discover the professional keys to get started in the oil painting technique, with Alai Ganuza
Discover the professional keys to get started in the oil painting technique, with Alai Ganuza.
Learn these tricks to give your embroidery a professional finish, as well as tips to protect your designs in the long-term
Basic notions to define and complete spaces through lighting, with Nook Architects In an interior design project, artificial lighting is one of the most important elements: a well chosen light will elevate the characteristics of the space while poor lighting can undermine the rest of the work. In the following video tutorial, Nook Architects (@nookarchitects), an architecture and interior design studio, explains how to best illuminate a public or private environment. Learn more below:
Learn the main Adobe Illustrator keyboard shortcuts to improve your vector illustration processes with Marmota vs Milky
Learn to loop an animation in After Effects with Moncho Massé One of our favorite features from After Effects is that it enables you to create loop animations. A loop animation has no beginning nor end–it repeats itself infinitely. This makes it easy to create gifs and is a very useful tool for generating social media content. Freelance illustrator and animator Moncho Massé will show you how to create your own loop animation in After Effects in the following video. You just need to have already designed the character that you’ll be using to create your continuous loop.
Learn how to use Photoshop tools to achieve the best possible result in an illustration project with Isadora Zeferino
Learn the basic creation and design tips for a comic book page step by step with Salva Espín In the world of superhero comics, character design is vital. However, it's also necessary to know how to distribute these characters on a page so that it is simple to read and effective, both narratively and aesthetically. Illustrator and comic book artist Salva Espín (@salvaespin) shows us how to distribute our superhero story and make a initial pencil sketch. You can see the video here:
Delve into the mesmerizing realm of needlepoint knitting with Adriana Torres. Learn the art of raised cup stitch and infuse your creations with original textures. Get ready to embark on a journey of creativity and relaxation! Ready to jump into the embroidery world? Imagine yourself with a needle, crafting intricate patterns and textures on your fabric canvas. Well, get ready because today, we're delving into the secrets of the raised cup stitch with the guidance of Adriana Torres, our creative guru.
Learn how to create a knitted necklace with circular knitting needles with Carmen García de Mora
Ed Vill shows us how to draw characters from scratch, starting with their personality Pencil, paper, tablet, computer: when contemplating drawing a character, you’re sure to think about the different physical tools you’d use. What about their personality? For Venezuelan illustrator and designer Ed Vill (@edvill), who is based in Mexico City, you should start by focusing on the essential characteristics of your creation, such as their distinctive facial features, how they behave, and how they react in certain situations. Only after deciding these traits will you be able to put pen to paper (or stylus to screen) and start sketching ideas. In this tutorial, Ed Vill shows us how to develop a “psychological” profile for a character and give them a personality that brings them to life. Discover more in the video below: