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    5 digital illustration techniques you should try in 2026
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    5 digital illustration techniques you should try in 2026

    Digital illustration is evolving. By 2026, certain techniques will be consolidated as essential. Incorporate these 5 trends to your portfolio. Digital illustration continues to transform at an accelerated pace. Every year new tools, styles and approaches emerge that expand the creative possibilities for artists of all levels. In 2026, visual trends point to a balanced combination of digital, analog and narrative experimentation. Mastering new techniques not only broadens your skills, but also allows you to stand out in an increasingly competitive industry. Exploring trends is a way to stay current, nurture your style and discover unexpected ways to tell visual stories. Here are 5 key techniques that will shape digital illustration in 2026, ideal to start integrating into your creative workflow today. 1. Analog textures applied digitally. The fusion between manual and digital will continue to grow. Illustrators are increasingly incorporating brushes that simulate graphite, charcoal, ink, oil or watercolor, achieving a handmade finish without giving up digital flexibility. It is also becoming common to digitize real textures rough paper, watercolor stains, handmade strokes to integrate them in layers and enrich the composition. This technique adds depth, imperfection and humanity, highly valued in editorial illustration, children, posters and personal art.

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  • 12 Free Procreate Tutorials to Improve Your Skills
    Illustration

    12 Free Procreate Tutorials to Improve Your Skills

    Learn skills for digital illustration, lettering, and animation using Procreate with these quick tutorials for beginners

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  • 6 Books and Comics Exploring the Lives of Autistic Creatives
    Writing

    6 Books and Comics Exploring the Lives of Autistic Creatives

    From graphic novels to illustrated memoirs, explore books that champion the voices of autistic artists and writers

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  • Free Pack of Photoshop Brushes for Makeup
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    Free Pack of Photoshop Brushes for Makeup

    Create effects for social media filters with these free and exclusive PSD makeup brushes for Adobe Photoshop

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  • 2 Practice Writing Exercises to Overcome Creative Block
    Teacher Writing

    2 Practice Writing Exercises to Overcome Creative Block

    Discover how to overcome artist's block and keep writing your novel or short story with these tried-and-tested tips

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  • What is Speculative Fiction? 5 Examples from Books and Film
    Writing

    What is Speculative Fiction? 5 Examples from Books and Film

    Explore this flexible term for non-realist writing, and discover iconic examples from sci-fi, fantasy, and magical realism

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  • Oscars 2022: 10 Winning Movies and Short Films to Stream Now
    Film & Video

    Oscars 2022: 10 Winning Movies and Short Films to Stream Now

    From moody cowboys to musicals, dive into ten feats of cinematic storytelling from the 94th Academy Awards, available to stream online

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  • Embroidery Tutorial: How to Embroider a Patch by Hand
    Teacher Craft

    Embroidery Tutorial: How to Embroider a Patch by Hand

    Learn how to make your own hand-embroidered patch that you can attach to canvas pouches, bags or clothes

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  • 5 Top Books about Nature to Inspire Your Creative Projects
    Craft

    5 Top Books about Nature to Inspire Your Creative Projects

    Deepen your understanding of the natural world and discover new inspiration for crafts, illustration, design, and more

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  • 15 Online Courses to Make Your Own Furniture for Beginners
    Teacher Craft

    15 Online Courses to Make Your Own Furniture for Beginners

    From woodwork techniques to upcycling tips, learn DIY essential skills to build or restore furniture and add a personal touch to your spaces

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  • What Is Editorial Design? 6 Innovative Print and Web Examples
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    What Is Editorial Design? 6 Innovative Print and Web Examples

    Learn the principles of creating distinctive editorial publications, by uniting strong branding with eye-catching design

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  • 13 Free Lettering and Calligraphy Tutorials for Beginners
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    13 Free Lettering and Calligraphy Tutorials for Beginners

    Learn everything from the basics of your first pen strokes to ideas for experimenting with different styles, step by step

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  • 5 Tips to Avoid Social Media Burnout
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    5 Tips to Avoid Social Media Burnout

    Learn how to stay positive while creating great content for social media channels, with Tiago Henriques

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  • 10 of Rosalía’s References to the Art World
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    10 of Rosalía’s References to the Art World

    Goya, Botticelli, Frida Kahlo… we look at the works of art that influenced Rosalía’s new album Motomami—and beyond

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  • Curious Minds Podcast S2: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Retoucher
    Photography

    Curious Minds Podcast S2: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Retoucher

    It’s divisive, often kept secret, and can affect us deeply, but can retouching also be a kind of creative expression? This week we zoom in on the world of photo editing

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  • Knitting Exercises for Beginners: Rice Stitch and Garter Stitch
    Teacher Craft

    Knitting Exercises for Beginners: Rice Stitch and Garter Stitch

    Learn these basic knitting exercises from scratch, with Siempre Oveja

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  • 15 Mandala Art Books to Inspire a Meditative Drawing Practice
    Illustration

    15 Mandala Art Books to Inspire a Meditative Drawing Practice

    Immerse yourself in the geometric patterns and spirals of mandalas with these books exploring art, natural history, and spirituality

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  • Free PDF: Simple Tricks to Draw Realistic Facial Features
    Teacher Illustration

    Free PDF: Simple Tricks to Draw Realistic Facial Features

    Learn how to easily structure eyes, nose, ears, and mouth from basic shapes and create realistic portrait drawings

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  • How To Become A Creative Director
    PLUS Teacher Design

    How To Become A Creative Director

    Learn first-hand knowledge and advice on advancing your creative career and becoming a creative director Steve Wolf (@stevewolfdesigns) is a graphic designer and creative director based out of Austin, Texas. Having grown up with a knack for creativity, Steve attended college for Industrial Design, before quickly realizing that graphic design was his true passion. He’s worked his way up through the years, and is currently the co-owner of his own design studio, Steve Wolf Designs. Steve’s areas of focus include brand identity design, illustration systems, and packaging, and he uses his experience to support brands of all sizes in telling their stories through timeless visuals and strategic thinking. Steve’s philosophy of continuity, resilience and simplicity result in elegant and sophisticated works aimed to stand the test of time.

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  • DIY Tutorial: How to Line Drawers with Wallpaper
    Teacher Craft

    DIY Tutorial: How to Line Drawers with Wallpaper

    Line your drawers with colorful wallpaper to upcycle bland furniture in this simple DIY tutorial

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  • Free PDF Guide to Paint a Color Wheel with Watercolor
    Teacher Illustration

    Free PDF Guide to Paint a Color Wheel with Watercolor

    The color circle is a strong foundation for understanding how hues interact: DIY your own with these step-by-step instructions

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  • 80+ Essential Adobe Premiere Pro Shortcuts for 2025
    Film & Video

    80+ Essential Adobe Premiere Pro Shortcuts for 2025

    Speed up your video editing process with these keyboard shortcuts, and optimize your Premiere Pro workflow with top tips Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most widely-used video editing programs in the audiovisual sector thanks to how easy it is to use and the wide range of features it offers. When it comes to professional video editing, speed and precision are key. That’s why these essential shortcuts might just revolutionize your experience working in the software. Mastering them will improve your workflow and help you to edit faster, more smoothly, and help you get the results you want.

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  • 5 Online Architectural Illustration Courses for Beginners
    Illustration

    5 Online Architectural Illustration Courses for Beginners

    Learn the basics of urban and architectural sketching using pencils, watercolors, and digital tools to create striking images

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  • Hand-Lettering 101: Free Lettering Booklet for Beginners
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Hand-Lettering 101: Free Lettering Booklet for Beginners

    Learn the essentials of hand-lettering and discover tips, tricks, and practice exercises to add character to your designs

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  • 9 Free Tutorials with Easy Ideas to Upcycle Your Clothes
    Craft

    9 Free Tutorials with Easy Ideas to Upcycle Your Clothes

    From embroidery to tie-dye, revamp your clothes and join the slow fashion movement with these upcycling tips

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  • 10 Free Online Typography Classes to Learn New Skills in 2022
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    10 Free Online Typography Classes to Learn New Skills in 2022

    Discover the fundamental principles of typography and learn to create unique lettering designs full of personality

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  • #StandWithUkraine: Artists Show Solidarity and Hope for Peace
    Teacher Illustration

    #StandWithUkraine: Artists Show Solidarity and Hope for Peace

    We share 15 artworks by creatives which protest, raise awareness and funds, and share a message of hope

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  • 5 Fun Calligraphy Exercises to Master a Nib
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    5 Fun Calligraphy Exercises to Master a Nib

    Practice your modern calligraphy skills with these hand-lettering exercises for pen control and perfecting your flourishes

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  • Sketchbook Tools (And Tips) To Overcome Creative Block
    Illustration

    Sketchbook Tools (And Tips) To Overcome Creative Block

    Learn how to use paint markers and other simple materials to find fresh ideas and fill a blank sketchbook with bold patterns

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  • How to Choose a Great Brand Name: 7 Tips for a Strong Identity
    Marketing

    How to Choose a Great Brand Name: 7 Tips for a Strong Identity

    Create an impactful name for your brand with top tips on the naming process, dos and don’ts, and how to find inspiration

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  • Free Library of 2,000 Vintage Children’s Story Books from UCLA
    Writing

    Free Library of 2,000 Vintage Children’s Story Books from UCLA

    Discover centuries-old stories from this archive of American children’s literature, from ancient fables to classics

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