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  • Junk Journal July: A Creativity Challenge
    Illustration

    Junk Journal July: A Creativity Challenge

    Journaler Meg Journals invites you to participate in this creativity activity Without a doubt, sketchbooks are one of the most useful and rewarding tools any creative can have. Being alone with your pages lets you pour your ideas, experiences, plans for future projects, and many things more. Meg Journals is an illustrator based in the UK whose love for journals goes way beyond the paper. We talked to her about her passion and Junk Journal July, a creative challenge you can participate throughout July.

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  • More than 270,000 Free Nature Illustrations from the Biodiversity Heritage Library
    Web & App Design

    More than 270,000 Free Nature Illustrations from the Biodiversity Heritage Library

    Discover this free catalog of nature illustrations dating back hundreds of years and boost your creativity The Biodiversity Heritage Library has been dubbed the world’s largest open-access digital library for resources on natural history and biodiversity. Right now, the world is experiencing a major extinction crisis and widespread climate change. Aware that many heads are better than one, the Biodiversity Heritage Library was launched to pull together resources from libraries all around the world, pushing to advance global research by digitizing their collections and provide free worldwide access to its catalog.

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  • How To Perfect Your At-home Sound Recording Booth
    Music & Audio

    How To Perfect Your At-home Sound Recording Booth

    Follow these tips to turn your space into a home studio You’ve got your computer, microphone, monitors, a DAW–digital audio workstation–set up and your at-home studio is ready to go. However, when you finally get around to recording, you don’t get the results you were expecting. Even though you have all the right equipment, to get quality results, you will nearly always need to spend time adjusting the acoustics in the space where you’ll be recording. If you’re a producer, audio designer, audio, or music content developer, and you need to improve the quality of your voice recordings, follow these simple tips that will help you to perfect your at-home sound studio.

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  • Cinema 4D Tutorial: Modeling From Simple Pieces
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    Cinema 4D Tutorial: Modeling From Simple Pieces

    Learn step by step to model a spaceship in a simple way with Aarón Martínez Cinema 4D is one of the most popular 3D modeling softwares on the market, thanks to the variety of options it offers and the freedom of creation that its tools allow. It is a program, however, that can intimidate beginners, due to its interface and professional appearance. But, once we learn how to handle it, it becomes an extraordinary ally in any type of 3D design. Aarón Martínez (@aaronmartinez), designer and illustrator, shows us in this tutorial how to start modeling with the tools of [url=https: //www.domestika.org/es/courses/software/9-cinema-4d] Cinema 4D, creating a simple spacecraft shape that will help us understand the software much better. Find out more on the video below.

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  • Fill Your Ceramics With Color With This Simple Marbling Technique
    Craft

    Fill Your Ceramics With Color With This Simple Marbling Technique

    Paula Casella Biase, potter and founder of Bambucito, shows us how to marble our pieces quickly and easily The creation and personalization of ceramic pieces goes beyond modeling, although this is an essential part. The shape of the piece is completed with the decoration that we want to apply, and the use of glazing techniques usually contributes to a much more attractive and unique finish. One of the simplest glazing techniques is marbling, with which we can use a few colours and some heat to create more interesting work. To help you learn to apply marbling, ceramicist Paula Casella Biase (@paulacasellabiase) explains her technique in the video below:

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  • Tips for illustrating your own lettering
    PLUS Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Tips for illustrating your own lettering

    Sindy Ethel shows you techniques to illustrate letters by hand Combining lettering and illustration will help you create unique and eye-catching designs. Bringing these disciplines together will also allow you to experiment with different analog and digital techniques to obtain results that will surprise you. Below, designer Sindy Ethel shows you some simple tricks to familiarize yourself with letter shapes and get you started drawing your own:

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  • What Elements Make Up A Brand?
    Marketing

    What Elements Make Up A Brand?

    Learn to build a brand identity by knowing the elements that define it To create a brand with value that meets the expectations of any creator, it is essential to base each part of its construction process on concrete information related not only to the audiences you want to reach, but to your own objectives and the image you want to establish in the market. An important part of that information has to do with the elements that make up a brand. Here we explain what each one of them consists of based on an identity-building model proposed by Alejandro Pascalis (@alejandro_pascalis), a graphic designer with 10 years of experience as a brand strategist. He has worked with clients such as American Eagle, Uber, Claro and American Express, among many others.

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  • Different Types of Community Managers
    Marketing

    Different Types of Community Managers

    Maximize your professional results by working out what CM category you fit into Different types of community managers have different roles. Understanding this is essential, according to Ana Marín (@anamarinen)–a creative strategist with over a decade of experience in advertising and working with digital and creative agencies. She has also won more than 50 awards in Latin America and is a leader in her field at McCann Worldgroup.

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  • Charles and Ray Eames: 5 Iconic Works
    Design

    Charles and Ray Eames: 5 Iconic Works

    Charles and Ray Eames were visionaries who changed the course of design history Charles and Ray Eamess are known for their groundbreaking contributions to architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing, and photography. Having met while attending the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Charles Eames and Ray Kaiser Eames married and moved to California in 1941, where they continued to experiment with molded plywood. These experiments would lay the foundations for the future of modern design: their pioneering use of new materials and technologies would transform the American home, introducing furnishings and objects that were functional, affordable, and highly sculptural.

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  • Textile Dyeing Tutorial: Plant-based Pigments
    Teacher Craft

    Textile Dyeing Tutorial: Plant-based Pigments

    Learn this basic dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, barks, stems, roots, peels and seeds step by step with Anabel Torres As the name suggests, plant-based pigments are those extracted from plants. Within this category, we can find flowers, peels, leaves, stems, fruits, seeds, barks, and roots. Dyeing with plant-based pigments means extracting the color from these materials, putting them to boil, and getting it to stick to the fabric we want to dye. In the following video tutorial, fashion designer and textile artist Anabel Torres (@anabeltorres) shows a very simple and effective method to dye your fabrics with different natural pigments. Find out below:

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  • Meet Illustrator Ulises Mendicutty
    Illustration

    Meet Illustrator Ulises Mendicutty

    The Mexican illustrator with a passion for pink, street culture, skulls and perreo Ulises Mendicutty is an illustrator, art director, and visual artist from Mexico who has been living in Barcelona for over a decade. Passionate about pink, street culture, unique anecdotes, traditions, cinema, the future, skulls and perreo (among many other things), Ulises loves to participate in diverse projects that push him out of his creative comfort zone and experiment with different formats: “I love to draw and see my strokes in magazines or blogs, but I am also a fan of seeing them on a wall or transformed into a ceramic object”. While he studied communication and philosophy at undergrad, art had always been his passion. A postgrad in illustration confirmed that he was destined to draw. He has been commissioned by the Spanish national newspaper El Pais, Slanted Magazine, Vips, and Penguin Random House and his work has been exhibited in Italy, Scotland, Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Here we share a selection of Ulises’ work, from portraits to murals. 365 Fuegos Ulises teamed up with author Bebi Fernandez to create this weekly 2020 calendar. Throughout its pink pages, you’ll find flaming illustrations by Ulises and sassy quotes written by Fernandez. The 2020 calendar was published by Motena under Penguin Random House.

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  • Domestika Diary: Ale Rambar
    Craft

    Domestika Diary: Ale Rambar

    Costa Rican architect and visual artist Ale Rambar opens the doors of his studio and reflects on what motivate his work Ale Rambar's work has traveled the world: he has passed through prestigious national art galleries, accompanied the Costa Rican Olympic team in 2016 during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and was even selected to represent Costa Rica in the Beijing International Art Biennale. His technique, based on the topographical analysis of the human form, uses three-dimensional compositions, made with layers of paper and assembled by hand, to talk about themes such as tolerance and equality. In this Domestika Diaries, Rambar shows us his personal studio and talks about the messages behind some of his most relevant works. Discover what he had to say in the video below:

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  • 5 Free Tutorials to Master After Effects
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    5 Free Tutorials to Master After Effects

    Learn how to use basic tools to create animations in different formats with Adobe After Effects Due to its range of tools and format possibilities, After Effects has become a basic software for professionals and creatives involved with visual projects. Below, we share 5 tutorials that will help you master basic functions of formats, tools and actions available in this software. After Effects Tutorial: Types of Layers In this tutorial, Carlos “Zenzuke” Albarrán (@zenzuke), a founding partner of Maaambo design studio who has more than a decade of experience in motion graphics and 2D and 3D animation, reviews the various types of layers in After Effects and their different functions. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of After Effects before you dive into a project. Find out more in the video below:

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  • What are the origins of the different LGBTQ+ symbols?
    Teacher Design

    What are the origins of the different LGBTQ+ symbols?

    We explain the lesser known origins of some of the LGBTQ+ community’s most recognizable symbols Although there is no doubt that the best known LGBTQ+ symbol is the rainbow flag, which represents the diversity of the community, there are many who feel like they aren’t fully represented in this single symbol, or who for other historic reasons have used other symbols to represent their specific community. Throughout history, the labels and symbols used to represent the LGBTQ+ community have held a lot of meaning, and they continue to do so. Behind each of them there are millions of people fighting for the right to authentically represent themselves, using these symbols not just as a declaration of identity but also as a way to foster community. You’ll likely recognize all, or at least most, of these symbols, but you might know know their origins. Here we tell you a bit more about each them, and why these images hold so much power:

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  • Screen Printing Tutorial: How to Make Handmade Packaging
    Teacher Craft

    Screen Printing Tutorial: How to Make Handmade Packaging

    Discover basic tips to create packaging at home with Tatabi Studio’s screen printing technique Using DIY techniques for your brand identity allows you to create an original and unique style. Among the techniques that help us achieve this aesthetic is silk-screen printing, a popular methods for brands to boost their designs. That's why designer Elena Sancho, founder of Tatabi Studio (@tatabi), teaches us how to use this printing technique to create unique packaging with a lot of personality. You can watch the tutorial here:

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  • 7 World-renowned Artists Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity
    Art

    7 World-renowned Artists Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity

    Art has always been a powerful form of activism. Today we’re celebrating 7 artists who have stood up and spoken out for LGBTQ+ rights. Zanele Muholi, David Hockney, Keith Haring, Catherine Opie, Gilbert & George, Annie Leibovitz, and Robert Mapplethorpe have each used their medium of choice to speak out against social injustice, break down barriers, subvert gender norms, or draw attention to, normalize and celebrate queer identities and relationships. To celebrate Pride month, here we take a look at some of their most iconic works of art.

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  • The Best Unconventional Embroidery
    Craft

    The Best Unconventional Embroidery

    Get inspired by the work of textile artists who take embroidery out of the fabric Many people mistakenly think that embroidery is a boring and old-fashioned activity. Contemporary embroidery artists challenge this idea with each of their pieces. They elevate embroidery as a valuable artistic expression and expand the limits of what can be accomplished with the technique. We have curated a selection of embroidery artists who explore novel themes but also do it outside the canvas. Be amazed and inspired by this work! Danielle Clough Better known on Instagram as Fiance Knowles, this South African needle artist likes to embroider on unexpected objects, like snowshoes and even railings on the streets.

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  • What is Noise in Photography?
    Photography

    What is Noise in Photography?

    Discover what noise is, how it happens, and how to make sure it doesn’t Understanding the concept of visual noise is a basic way to improve the quality of a photograph. While many may use it as an artistic resource, it is an undesirable element for most photographers: a product of failures when capturing or digitizing, of errors when calibrating a camera, or technical deficiencies of the equipment. That said, noise in digital photography can be understood as a visual distortion identifiable as graininess or discoloration that often reduces the impact of an image, obscures details and, when there is a lot, can completely ruin a photograph.

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  • Free Download: Brush Bundle for Procreate
    Illustration

    Free Download: Brush Bundle for Procreate

    Designer Nubikini is temporarily sharing a free download that you can use to create unique letters for social media Layering letters on top of a unique photograph can transport us to unexpected places. The work of Nubikini (@nubikini) does exactly this. She channels emotion through letters and creates visuals that are both mesmerizing and fun. Nubia Navarro–a graphic designer living in Bogotá (Colombia)–has a passion for typography, letters, and photography. Since discovering her fascination with letters after attending a lecture on experimental typography, she’s been experimenting with them non-stop. Nubikini has worked with such international brands as Adidas, Coca Cola, and UNICEF. Always enthusiastic to share her knowledge and love of letters, today Nubikini is offering up her favorite Procreate brushes to the Domestika community. Try them out and be transported to wherever your imagination takes you.

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  • Domestika Maestros: Chip Kidd
    Design

    Domestika Maestros: Chip Kidd

    We talked to American writer, editor, and graphic designer Chip Kidd, one of the most famous and influential book cover designers in history It's hard not to find a book on your shelf that carries one of his designs. Chip Kidd (Pennsylvania, 1964) has worked on over 3000 book covers of all genres, styles, and authors. From Cormac McCarthy to Haruki Murakami, his images have illustrated stories for over three decades. His cover of the mythical novel "Jurassic Park", the skeleton silhouette of a T-Rex, has become part of our cultural imaginary. Chip Kidd opens the doors of his studio in New York and shares with his reflections from his extensive career.

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  • What Is Furniture Restoration?
    Craft

    What Is Furniture Restoration?

    Discover the principles and history of this surprisingly modern vocation Furniture has, of course, existed throughout history: humans have always needed a place to rest their bodies and store their things. It wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries, however, that the historical and cultural value of furniture, and, in turn, the importance of restoring and conserving it, was recognized. The craft itself also became a means of practically understanding the processes that created the antiques we admire. A community of restorers and museums blossomed and continues to share their findings openly to ensure the authentic preservation of historical artifacts and the skills and techniques used to make them. The Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute lays out three main principles of furniture restoration: The minimization of deterioration (preservation) The consolidation (stabilization) of artifacts as they currently exist Repair/replacement (compensation or restoration) of existing damage One of the most ambitious feats of recent restoration was the work on the chair of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France until her death during the French Revolution in 1973, by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

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  • What is SEO?
    Marketing

    What is SEO?

    Natzir Turrado gives you the keys to better understand what SEO is and why you should take it into account for your website An online presence is essential today, so you have to think about how to position yourself. There are few methods for increasing your hits on Google, so it is important to learn what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is, why it is important, and how search engine positioning and search engine optimization work. Natzir Turrado is a SEO and digital analyst and has worked with important web portals. He is also a professor of marketing, UX, and digital analytics. Here he will explain what SEO is and the basics to improve your presence in search engines.

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  • All The Apps You Need to Create Pixel Art
    Web & App Design

    All The Apps You Need to Create Pixel Art

    Daniel Benítez shares a list of software for creating pixel art Daniel Benítez (@dabntz) is the art director and founder of Fourattic, an independent video game studio. He specializes in pixel art, a technique he used when developing the video game Crossing Souls. He uses the pixel as the smallest digital element to obtain an aesthetic similar to that of classic video games.

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  • How to Create Color Palettes From Photographs
    Photography

    How to Create Color Palettes From Photographs

    Discover Manu Torres’ straightforward process for creating your own color palette from photographs in Adobe Photoshop Manu Torres (@manutorres) teaches photography and digital postproduction at IMEFE in Madrid, specializing in photojournalism, lab processing, and lighting. He started off working in media, however, over time, he has developed a passion for social photography and commercial production.

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  • The Narrative Visuals of Siames Escalante
    Illustration

    The Narrative Visuals of Siames Escalante

    Discover the graphic world of the Mexican illustrator and designer Siamés Escalante (@siamesescalante) is from Merida, Mexico. Her illustration style is characterized by innocence and melancholy, with each piece telling a fantastical tale. Siamés recalls developing a love for illustration when she was a child; she was introverted and spent a lot of her time entertaining herself with coloring books and children’s books.

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  • Toon Me Challenge with Procreate
    Illustration

    Toon Me Challenge with Procreate

    Marcos Chin, an illustrator specializing in digital techniques, uses drawing software Procreate as he faces the Toon Me Challenge In recent months, the creative community has taken part in a new social media challenge that’s been dubbed “Toon Me.” It consists of an artist using a photo of their own face, and then illustrating over part of it to create an image that reflects their creative style and blends photography with drawing. Marcos Chin (@marcoschinart) is an illustrator whose work has appeared in books, magazines, album covers, advertisements, and fashion catalogs, and his clients include Google, Starbucks, and The New Yorker. Because the Toon Me challenge fuses imagination and humor, and Chin is an expert in both, when we challenged him to ‘toon himself he couldn’t resist. Check out the results below.

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  • What is Chalk Lettering and Why is it So Effective?
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    What is Chalk Lettering and Why is it So Effective?

    Find out what chalk lettering is and why this vintage style is blowing up once again While it might bring up memories of bad math classes or, for members of Generation Z, movies about bad math classes, chalk lettering is a world away from stuffy classrooms and equations. The intricate discipline has experienced a renaissance in recent years as brands and businesses look to the visual appeal it offers to present their work. Chalk lettering is a discipline of the people. It’s cheap, accessible, and we’ve all done it: everyone remembers scrawling something in chalk as a kid, onto a pavement or in a classroom, getting chalk dust under their nails as they blend their masterpiece or erase a mistake.

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