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  • 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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  • Free Professional Architectural Sketches to Inspire Your Projects
    Teacher Architecture & Space

    Free Professional Architectural Sketches to Inspire Your Projects

    Discover sketches by great architects and get inspired to create your architectural design projects Regardless of genre and style, illustrating requires a lot of research and a good set of references. In the case of architecture, studying the sketches and designs of other architects, especially those you admire, can make a big difference in the outcome of your drawings. After all, observation is also an art. Understanding the identity of a space and knowing how to express it in architectural illustration is the challenge that urban architect Marcelo Marttins (@marcelomarttins) takes on in each of his projects. Through humanized drawing, he transforms his sketching into a powerful tool.

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  • Free Adobe Illustrator Template for Data Visualization
    Teacher Design

    Free Adobe Illustrator Template for Data Visualization

    Learn to create engaging infographics with information designer Federica Fragapane's free Illustrator template Crafting graphs and tables that are easy on the eye can be a tricky task, but when elegant design meets data visualization, reading and understanding complex information becomes a genuinely pleasant experience. Taking infographics to the next level, information designer Federica Fragapane (@federica_fragapane) is renowned for her ability to transform tables and numbers into an opportunity to tell a captivating story. Here, she shares her free Adobe Illustrator template for designing data visualizations.

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  • Free Recipes for Paper Mâché Paste
    Teacher Craft

    Free Recipes for Paper Mâché Paste

    Learn two basic paste recipes shared by artist Sarah Hand and create imaginative paper mâché objects You can create something extraordinary from simple and accessible materials using paper mâché. Artist, author, and teacher Sarah Hand (@the_sarah_hand) sees paper mâché as a way to slow down and enjoy the present moment. She teaches paper mâché to people of all ages and has published a book sharing her expertise on this craft. You can sculpt interesting characters that tell their own stories through paper mâché and layered paints.

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  • Free Guide: Makeup Tips for Photography
    Teacher Photography

    Free Guide: Makeup Tips for Photography

    Discover the secrets of makeup in photography with an expert and create striking professional images Lighting is what allows a photograph to tell a story and convey emotions and sensations. Contrast, shadow and brightness, when properly used, transform a simple image into something striking. In this image capture process, dedicated flashes, light modifiers and makeup play a crucial role in giving the photographer more scene control and cutting down on editing time. Photographer Chris Robinson (@chrisccrobinson) is an expert in using light to materialize abstract feelings and create portraits that highlight the subject's facial expressions.

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  • Free Reference Sheet for Learning to Draw Eyes and Expressions
    Teacher Illustration

    Free Reference Sheet for Learning to Draw Eyes and Expressions

    Learn to depict different emotions and expressions in your character designs and make your comics unique A few years back, when thinking about comics, you would inevitably imagine superhero stories. With the advent of social media, the variety of themes and styles of this genre has become remarkable. The possibilities are endless when mixing illustration techniques and imagination. The same thing happens with the characters. There are so many out there, so how do you ensure yours will captivate the readers? Expressing their emotions is key for creating a closer bond and an interesting image. For this reason, the expressions sheet shared by illustrator and cartoonist Rocío Diestra (@rociodiestra) will be an excellent reference to help you draw how your characters feel at any given time.

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  • Free Alphabet Anatomy for Lettering Projects
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Free Alphabet Anatomy for Lettering Projects

    Perfect your lettering skills by reviewing the main features of letters with this resource shared by an expert Although there are countless designs and styles in lettering, the first thing you should learn is the essential rules of letter anatomy. If you are starting in this discipline, keep practicing to perfect your lines and discover the endless possibilities of this art. You can refer to the alphabet anatomy shared below by graphic designer Eduardo Mejía ( @eduardograph ) for your practice. The resource shows you the features of the main characters. You can use the guidelines and copy the letters or use them as a starting point to develop letters in your own style.

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  • Free InDesign Template for Mixed Media Animation Projects
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    Free InDesign Template for Mixed Media Animation Projects

    Unfold your creative ideas with this InDesign grid template for experimental animation Digital animation allows us to unfold the creative ideas that live in our imagination. Experimental animator Danaé Gosset (@danaegosset) combines digital animation with traditional art supplies to create ethereal, dream-like pieces that intrigue her viewers. If you like to explore the world of experimental animation and create sequences using mixed media techniques, you can let your imagination guide you through creating vibrant animations inspired by your creativity.

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  • 8 Free Templates for Drawing Insects and Plants as a Beginner
    Teacher Illustration

    8 Free Templates for Drawing Insects and Plants as a Beginner

    Practice botanical watercolor illustration and loosen your strokes using these naturalist drawing templates There’s only one way to know if you are mastering the technique of naturalist illustration: going from theory to action. If you specialize in watercolor, the process begins with a pencil sketch to loosen your hand and get over the fear of the blank page. Then you bring your drawing to life by creating a color palette, playing with shading and volumes, adding textures and highlighting specific areas. Artist and illustrator Cristina Cilloniz ( @cristina_cilloniz ), specializes in watercolor and shares eight naturalist illustration templates with you. Simply choose your favourite and start practicing in pencil, before adding brush strokes. There are insect templates and other botanical themes for nature lovers like you.

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  • Free DSLR Camera Manual for Beginners
    Teacher Photography

    Free DSLR Camera Manual for Beginners

    Discover how to use a DSLR camera and get the best out of your equipment with tips from a pro If you're just starting out in the professional world of photography and video, you'll definitely need a DSLR camera. This is the most used type on the market for its size and possibility of changing lenses, providing more freedom for those who are photographing. Rafael Jacinto (@rafajacinto), Brazilian photographer and filmmaker, masters the subject and has worked for clients such as Nikon, Nike and Converse. In his work, he uses amazing techniques to tell unique stories through the lens of creativity. He began his career as a photojournalist at the extinct newspaper Notícias Populares (1999), was part of the team that founded the newspaper Valor Econômico (2000) and founded the collective Cia de Foto (2004 -2014). From 2014 to 2018 he worked with his own digital content production company in São Paulo. Since 2019 he has lived in Milan, Italy.

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  • Free Set of Textures for Creating 3D Backgrounds
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    Free Set of Textures for Creating 3D Backgrounds

    Use textures designed by a 4D cinema expert to create backgrounds with realistic objects, shapes, and colors If you are interested in the 3D universe, you are probably always on the lookout for ways to improve your work and creating new compositions. Getting inspiration from other artists’ creations is essential to get your imagination juices flow and explore new routes. You also get to know their resources and creative processes. Francisco Cortés (@effcy), industrial designer and illlustrator, is specialized in creating still images in 3D. In his projects, textures are the main protagonist as they help inject life and color to a scene. In this post, Francisco shares his favorite textures—62 of them—that you can also use in your designs.

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  • Free Punch Needle Pattern for Your Embroidery Projects
    Teacher Craft

    Free Punch Needle Pattern for Your Embroidery Projects

    Textile artist Sara Luna shares a free template so you can make patterns for your embroidered portraits Punch needle is a really popular way to create beautiful embroidery, but it can be hard to get your idea onto fabric. Sara Luna (@saralunart) is a visual artist specializing in textile art and punch needle, whose work has been exhibited in New York and Salt Lake City. She is passionate about combining embroidery portraiture with striking color scales to create depth in her creations and bring them to life.

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  • Free Procreate Brushes for Lettering
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Free Procreate Brushes for Lettering

    Add personality and style to your lettering strokes by using this free set of eleven brushes In digital lettering, learning how to use different brushes and having a deep understanding of your software (like Procreate) can really boost your creativity. The combination means you can design letters with lots of personality and high precision. Graphic designer Eduardo Mejía (@eduardograph) specializes in branding and lettering, he experiments with digital brushes to add different textures to his works and try out various compositions.

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  • Free Icons Pack for Adobe XD
    Teacher Web & App Design

    Free Icons Pack for Adobe XD

    Add these icons to your digital designs to ensure the best digital experience in Adobe XD When creating a product, such as a web page, digital designers often test their work. Before sharing the result with the end-user, you need to ensure that the browsing experience is intuitive and enjoyable. Icons play a major part in achieving this. Thanks to their symbology, they communicate better than words and make the user's journey more fun. José Galeano (@josegaleano) specializes in designing interfaces of digital products. He has collaborated with brands such as Uber, Asus, and ROG. For him, Adobe XD is the most powerful tool on the market as it allows you to create animated prototypes and visualize the product with a very high degree of fidelity. However, when it comes to improving results, he adds some extra resources to the program, such as icons.

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