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  • 10 Free Tutorials for Learning How to Draw Characters Quickly
    Teacher Illustration

    10 Free Tutorials for Learning How to Draw Characters Quickly

    Design your characters on screen and paper with the help of Domestika experts If you are dedicated to creating comics, animation, children's illustration or concept art, much of your professional career will depend on your ability to draw characters. However, this ability is not unique to those creatives. Social media and online design trends make it increasingly necessary to create attractive and original characters that communicate complex concepts through playful language. Whether you are about to start in this art or are already established, it is essential to know that drawing attractive and endearing characters requires a lot of expertise. Exaggerating or simplifying certain physical qualities is not enough for bringing your marks to life and for people to identify with your characters. You must apply rules of anatomy, a bit of psychology, and even deal with the dreaded creative block.

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  • Knitting and Crochet: Keys for Starting Out in Hand Weaving
    Teacher Craft

    Knitting and Crochet: Keys for Starting Out in Hand Weaving

    This small guide will help you discover, finally, the difference between knitting and crochet For anyone not familiar with weaving, it can be complicated differentiating between knitting (weaving with two needles) and crochet (weaving with a hook): they share many similarities but there are some key differences. Bárbara Bremer and Carolina Herrera, founders of Binge Knitting (@bingeknitting)–a company specialized in the creation of hand woven collections of contemporary designs–explain how the two crafts are alike and how they differ so you can learn to enjoy them and discover which would be best for your own creations.

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  • Top 10 Tips to Help You Master Recipe Testing
    Teacher Craft

    Top 10 Tips to Help You Master Recipe Testing

    Hello there, food enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share some invaluable tips on recipe testing, a crucial step in ensuring the success and reliability of your culinary creations. As the instructor of "Food Writing: Share Home Recipes with The World," I'm passionate about empowering you with the knowledge and skills to become a confident recipe writer. So, let's dive in and discover the secrets to effective recipe testing!

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  • What is poetry? Definition, characteristics and types
    Teacher Writing

    What is poetry? Definition, characteristics and types

    Poetry, a genre that captivates with its beauty and emotions, holds a special place in literature. This article explores the essence of poetry, delving into its characteristics, types and origins. Join us on this poetic journey as we unravel the depths and significance of this writing form. What is Poetry? Poetry is an enchanting realm of artistic expression that penetrates the depths of human emotions and unveils profound thoughts. It serves as a channel through which individuals can navigate the intricate landscapes of the human experience. Definition of Poetry Defining poetry is akin to capturing the intangible essence of beauty. It is a genre of literature that defies conventional boundaries, encompassing a myriad of styles, forms, and thematic explorations. Poetry transcends the limitations of straightforward prose, weaving together words, rhythm, and imagery to create a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and perspectives.

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  • 12 Papercut Artists You Should Know
    Teacher Art

    12 Papercut Artists You Should Know

    Looking for inspiration in the art of papercutting? Explore the works of these 12 papercut artists and be amazed by their intricate creations

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  • Tips to use Substack for your cooking newsletter
    Teacher Writing

    Tips to use Substack for your cooking newsletter

    Jul's Kitchen shares her best tips on sharing content on Substack Giulia Scarpaleggia, the founder of Jul's Kitchen, is a passionate food blogger and cookbook author. She firmly believes that good food is meant to be shared, and she is always looking for new ways to connect with her readers and fans. In this video, she shares some tips on how to use Substack to create a successful cooking newsletter. To take her full Domestika course, check out Food Writing: Share Home Recipes with The World. According to Giulia, the first step to creating a cooking newsletter is to start sending quality content, even if there are just a few people on your list. Don't wait until you have a large following to begin sharing your content. Begin with just a few subscribers, and grow your list over time. The most important thing is to be regular and consistent with your newsletter. This means respecting people's time and inbox, and only sharing your best content. One of Giulia’s key pieces of advice is to test your recipes before sharing them in your newsletter. This ensures that your readers are getting high-quality recipes that have been tried and tested. It also allows you to make any necessary adjustments before publishing your recipes. Testing your recipes is an essential step in creating a successful cooking newsletter.

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  • Free Procreate Brushes
    Teacher Illustration

    Free Procreate Brushes

    Looking for free Procreate brushes? Download a variety of brushes created by Tasia M S and take your digital art to the next level.

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  • Mastering Acrylic and Bio-Resin: Top Tips for Creating Modern Decorative Objects
    Teacher Craft

    Mastering Acrylic and Bio-Resin: Top Tips for Creating Modern Decorative Objects

    Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of acrylic and bio-resin casting? Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to dive into the realm of modern decorative objects, this article is for you. I'm Phil Cuttance, your friendly instructor from the course "Decorative Object Design with Eco-Resins," and today I'm sharing my top tips for using acrylic and bio-resins to create stunning pieces that will elevate your design game.

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  • Free Library of Resources to Help Take Your Creature Design to the Next Level
    Teacher 3D & Animation

    Free Library of Resources to Help Take Your Creature Design to the Next Level

    Download a free collection of assets created by me, Andrew Entwistle, in Zbrush to help you design a unique character and push your imagination to the next level. So, what is my idea of an insane character/creature? I've asked myself this question many times, my style has developed dramatically since I did my first piece of creature art after moving out of the vehicle environment. Taking inspiration from other talented character artists and iconic movies such as Aliens/Prometheus, Akira, BattleLA and Ghost in the Shell. I've invested time, energy and much thought into defining my style, which I describe as gritty, dark, of high fidelity with a cinematic feel. I now understand how to bring a creature to life and I can give you the structure and platform to do this and create something that will give you a strong sense of pride.

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  • 5 Essential Tips for Collaborating with Your First Film Director as a Composer
    Teacher Music & Audio

    5 Essential Tips for Collaborating with Your First Film Director as a Composer

    Collaborating with a film director as a composer is one of the most exciting parts of the process. It's a chance to discover a creative vision together, enhance the storytelling, and contribute to the overall impact of the film. However, navigating this collaboration successfully requires effective communication, adaptability, and professionalism. In this article, we'll explore five essential tips that can help you when collaborating with your first film director as a composer.

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  • How to take a beautiful portrait: Develop your passion for Photography
    Teacher Photography

    How to take a beautiful portrait: Develop your passion for Photography

    As a professional photographer, one of the questions I get asked the most is ‘how do I make a portrait with a beautiful blurred background?’ There’s lots of things to think about when taking a picture, but the short answer is: Aperture. Aperture is one of the settings that has the biggest impact on a photo, because it controls how much light hits your camera’s sensor, but also how much of the scene is in focus. What is Aperture then? The easiest definition for aperture is to say that it’s the opening of your lens. If you take a close look at your camera’s lens, you should see something like a hole in the middle and if you move the ring, the hole will get bigger or smaller. This adjustable “hole” is also called the diaphragm.

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  • Top 5: The Best Projects of June
    Teacher Illustration

    Top 5: The Best Projects of June

    As June ends, we are here to share our selection of the highest-rated projects on Domestika during this past month. This time, the creations that the community most appreciated were projects created using techniques explained in our courses. We hope these works will serve as a source of inspiration for you and encourage you to discover new forms of artistic expression. We invite you to share your creative process with our community. If you need suggestions on how to present your project on Domestika, check out our link: How to Publish Your Projects on Domestika.

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  • What is Stable Diffusion and how to use it?
    Teacher Marketing

    What is Stable Diffusion and how to use it?

    The generation of high quality images has become essential in today's world, where the demand for attractive and realistic visual content is increasing. To meet this need, an innovative tool called Stable Diffusion has emerged. This tool uses artificial intelligence to generate images realistically. Stable Diffusion is an evolved version of artificial intelligence-based image generation models. Unlike its precursors, this stable diffusion model uses advanced architecture and more sophisticated machine learning techniques. This allows it to generate high-quality images with impressive resolution and definition.

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  • Podcast: How to tell stories that inspire
    Teacher Music & Audio

    Podcast: How to tell stories that inspire

    My Domestika course, Intro to Podcast Production: Tell Stories That Inspire, is all about telling stories that inspire. But what does inspire actually mean? For me, it’s about making change, doing something, spreading the word. What does it mean for you?

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  • 7 types of artificial intelligence
    Teacher Marketing

    7 types of artificial intelligence

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of researchers, scientists and the general public. AI refers to the ability of a machine to mimic human intelligence processes and is fundamentally altering our social, economic and individual lives. In this article, we delve into the various types of artificial intelligence, their characteristics and main applications.

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