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  • Free DSLR Camera Manual for Beginners
    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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  • This Award-winning Colombian Photographer Dedicates His Life to the Ocean
    Photography

    This Award-winning Colombian Photographer Dedicates His Life to the Ocean

    Discover Edwar Herreno’s incredible underwater photography When he's not in the ocean, Colombian photographer Edwar Herreno is getting ready to return to it. He gets into great physical shape so that he can dive for longer periods of time, tackle new missions, and come face to face with creatures that have never before laid eyes on human beings. We’re not exaggerating when we say that Edwar has dedicated his life to the sea: he is a marine biologist, recreational diving instructor, technical diving instructor, and the captain of a yacht. His knowledge of the ocean is so vast that he often leads teams of researchers and science journalists on underwater expeditions. This has resulted in him winning some very prestigious awards. Below, we catch up with Edwar and discuss his breathtaking photography.

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  • 5 Online Courses for Learning How to Illustrate with India Ink
    Illustration

    5 Online Courses for Learning How to Illustrate with India Ink

    Discover how to draw and paint using this centuries-old technique with five Domestika experts India ink, also called Chinese ink, has been an essential material used in calligraphy and art in China, Japan, and Korea for centuries. According to experts, the oldest remains to be discovered are oracle bones used in divination rituals. Thousands of years ago, diviners would paint questions onto animal bones before tossing them into a fire, interpreting the patterns of the cracks, and writing a prognostication. Even back then, India ink consisted of more or less the same mixture that it is today: water and soot.

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  • What Is an Illustrated Life Journal and How to Start One?
    Illustration

    What Is an Illustrated Life Journal and How to Start One?

    Learn all about the wonderful art of illustrated life journals and find some top tips for creating one of your own Life can be hectic. We rush from one place to another with barely a moment’s pause to stop and appreciate the present moment. But our increasingly stressful routines mean we are finally starting to wake up to the need to prioritize mental and emotional wellbeing as a way to combat the fast pace of modern-day living. Life journals and diaries do just that. They are a wonderfully therapeutic way to document your daily thoughts and feelings, and ground yourself in the present moment. Traditionally, this has been done through the medium of writing, but lately a new trend has emerged: illustrated journals.

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  • 5 Amigurumi Artists and Their Inspiring Characters
    Craft

    5 Amigurumi Artists and Their Inspiring Characters

    Crocheter and character designer Príncipe del Crochet shares the artists who inspire him Marcelo Javier Cortés, best known on social media as Príncipe del Crochet (@principe_del_crochet), is a Chilean crocheter and character designer who shares his creative process crocheting characters on Instagram, YouTube, and his personal blog. His amigurumis, as these creations are called in Japan, reflect the large number of creative possibilities given by this crocheting technique. According to tradition, every amigurumi character has its own personality, and it is up to the artist to embody this aspect through their crocheting. Read on as Príncipe del Crochet introduces us to five artists who create characters with personalities and are a source of inspiration. Lalylala Germany Lydia Tresselt is a crochet artist, illustrator, and collector of inspiring material living and working in Leipzig, Germany. Lydia loves the smell of summer thunderstorms, snail shells, popping bubble wrap, chocolate vanilla ice cream, and walking barefoot on the lawn. And she also likes to create characters that accompany her on her adventures. She is Javier’s primary amigurumi model, and he’s the proud owner of a book signed by her.

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  • 5 Free Instagram Tutorials for Illustrators
    Marketing

    5 Free Instagram Tutorials for Illustrators

    Discover how to make your creative profile stand out on Instagram with experts in illustration and marketing When an illustrator shares their work on Instagram, they are showing off their style, techniques, and creativity. It might seem like a spontaneous choice, a random photo to fill their feed, but what lies behind this decision? Dedication and hard work. Illustrators who manage their personal brand on Instagram know that the road ahead can at times seem more like a maze. However, their passion for what they do drives them to try out new tools and explore new ways to connect with their followers on social media.

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  • The Banksy Case: How Can Anonymous Artists Legally Protect Their Work?
    Art

    The Banksy Case: How Can Anonymous Artists Legally Protect Their Work?

    Find out what the Banksy case teaches us about the legal protection of anonymous artworks You've probably heard the recent news concerning Banksy's artwork. The street artist, whose true identity remains unknown, suffered a major setback in a legal battle against a company that was selling Banksy's work without their permission. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ruled in favor of the company, raising the alarm for street artists everywhere, especially those who work anonymously. The concern is that this case could set a legal precedent. What do we know about this case? What rights do anonymous artists have? And most importantly, how can authors who do not want to reveal their identities protect their works?

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  • Procreate Tutorial: How to Create Lettering Textures and Brushes
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering Teacher

    Procreate Tutorial: How to Create Lettering Textures and Brushes

    Learn how to create your own brushes and textures from scratch for digital lettering projects, with Jimbo Bernaus Messages can communicate more than just words when they’re styled with beautiful, standout lettering. That’s why Procreate is such a great tool for digital lettering artists, offering a range of brushes with different textures. If you want to create something a little different and uniquely yours, you can make your own Procreate brushes from scratch. Jimbo Bernaus (@jimbobernaus) is a graphic designer and lettering artist whose clients include BMW and Carlsberg. Working from his studio in Croatia, Jimbo often incorporates his bold and lively lettering into colorful illustrations. Join him in this step-by-step tutorial as he shows you how you can create your own Procreate brushes using just a photo.

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  • 435 Free Bird Watercolors from the 19th Century
    Illustration

    435 Free Bird Watercolors from the 19th Century

    Get inspired by these watercolors of North American birds as an introduction to naturalist illustration If you have the opportunity to escape to the mountains or spend some time in a park with your paintbrushes, do not miss it. It’s the best way to make the most of watercolor when painting botanical and naturalist illustration. If, however, what you really like is painting birds, you will need a great deal of patience, as they can spread their wings at any moment, and leave you halfway through your composition. In addition to working from observation, you can use reference images to practice painting birds from other countries, and even from other eras. Birds of America gives you this opportunity: a journey into the natural world of the 19th century. Printed between 1827 and 1838, this free resource contains 435 life-size watercolors of North American birds, all reproduced from hand-etched plates. Its author, John James Audubon, America's first ornithologist, is considered the original wildlife illustrator.

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  • Embroidery Tutorial: How to Prepare Your Hoop Step-By-Step
    Craft Teacher

    Embroidery Tutorial: How to Prepare Your Hoop Step-By-Step

    Learn step-by-step how to prepare an embroidery hoop, with Courtney McLeod Embroidery is a great form of self expression that has only continued to get more popular. But before you can start creating beautiful embroidered pieces, you need to make sure you have a well-secured embroidery hoop with an even surface that won’t tear or pull whilst you’re embroidering. Courtney McLeod (@dearest_q) is an embroidery and textile artist specializing in hand-embroidered hoop art. From her Philadelphian studio, Dearest Q, she stitches colourful yet minimalistic figurative pieces. Her love of fashion and combining different fibres and techniques leads to finished works that are full of surprising textures based within a pastel color palette. In this tutorial, Courtney McLeod shows you step-by-step how to prepare your hoop so that you can start embroidering.

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  • 10 online courses to learn DIY jewelry design in 2021
    Fashion

    10 online courses to learn DIY jewelry design in 2021

    Learn artisan techniques to create handmade jewelry using ceramics, wood, embroidery or resin Designing and making jewelry is a craft that has a history spanning that of humankind itself. Necklaces, rings, and bracelets discovered in archaeological digs demonstrate our species' fascination with decorating the human body with different materials: from the beautiful gold beads of ancient Sumer to high-tech pieces made of platinum and designed using computer software. Jewelry says a lot about our tastes, lifestyles, age, and the fashion trends of the time. If you want to learn how to create pieces that help your customers express themselves and their unique style, check out the following courses on jewelry design taught by Domestika experts.

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  • What Is Oil Pastel and How Can It Be Used for Painting?
    Illustration

    What Is Oil Pastel and How Can It Be Used for Painting?

    Discover this drawing and painting technique and why so many artists love oil pastels Oil pastels fall halfway between being a tool for drawing and painting. They are a practical, enjoyable, and very exciting tool that is often recommended for beginners but also used by professionals. In this post, you will discover how to get the most of this tool and learn about its unique qualities for creating paintings and illustrations. You will also learn the fascinating story behind its creation.

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  • Basic Tools and Ingredients for Making Sugar Flowers
    Design

    Basic Tools and Ingredients for Making Sugar Flowers

    Learn cake design techniques for making sugar flowers with basic tools and ingredients and meet inspiring cake artists The world is full of beautiful flowers that grab our attention with their unique colors and petal shapes. Such flowers can also be found in the kitchens of cake designers, albeit, flowers that are made of sugar. Cake artists are masters in creating different types of leaves and petals to decorate cakes. These edible sculptures usually leave everyone onlookers salivating. Nasima Alam (@sweetdropsofheaven) is a cake artist, owner of a specialist cake store, and the founder of the Sweet Drops of Heaven brand. These projects, along with her incredible talents, have led her to collaborate with many companies and her flowers have been featured in various industry magazines.

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  • Five Amazing Facts About Logos
    Design Teacher

    Five Amazing Facts About Logos

    Discover 5 facts you never knew about the interesting world of logos A great logo should communicate a brand’s identity in an instant and be remembered for a lifetime. That’s a lot to ask of one tiny image, but the greatest logo designs do just that. Who couldn’t draw up the Mercedes logo in an instant, or recognize a Lacoste shirt from a tiny, open-mouthed crocodile? The fact is, there’s a lot we don’t know about these simple yet highly effective images. For example, do you know what the world’s oldest surviving logo is? Or which logo cost the most to design? Or perhaps you missed a few hidden symbols in some of the world’s most iconic logos? Find the answers to these questions and more in the video.

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  • Filmmaking Tutorial: 5 Tips For Making A Great Documentary
    Film & Video

    Filmmaking Tutorial: 5 Tips For Making A Great Documentary

    Learn the basics of how to develop a successful audiovisual documentary, with Jose Garcia and Rene Strgar Got a great idea for a documentary but not sure where to start? In this beginner’s tutorial, London-based filmmakers Jose Prada & Rene Strgar (@jrvisuals) run you through the essential elements you'll need to consider when making a documentary. Prada and Strgar have worked for an impressive range of clients, including Ford, L’Oréal, Red Bull, and Zara, and like all good filmmakers, they have had to adapt in style and tone when approaching each story. Favoring a documentary-style of filmmaking, they’ve picked up a lot of knowledge along the way, from how to iron out concepts, research their subjects, and edit their footage. Check out their tips in this video!

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  • 65 Premiere Rush Shortcuts for Editing Social Media Videos
    Film & Video

    65 Premiere Rush Shortcuts for Editing Social Media Videos

    Speed up your workflow for editing, producing, and publishing social media videos with these essential keyboard shortcuts Adobe Premiere Rush is a program designed to quickly make and share videos online. It lets you edit, color correct, adjust audio, add titles, and more. It can be used on multiple devices, offers hundreds of customizable motion graphics effects, and can be integrated with Adobe Stock. To get the most out of this program and speed up your process for creating content for social media, check out these shortcuts.

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  • Essential Materials for Shodō Calligraphy
    Writing

    Essential Materials for Shodō Calligraphy

    Discover the basic tools and utensils you’ll need to start practicing the art of traditional Japanese writing If you had to explain what shodō calligraphy is, you could start by saying that it is a form of artistic writing. Calligrapher Rie Takeda (@rietakeda) describes it as the art of Japanese calligraphy, one of the country's oldest and deep-rooted traditions, which emerged in the 5th century.

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  • 13 Great Illustrated Horoscopes From the Sixties Onwards
    Illustration

    13 Great Illustrated Horoscopes From the Sixties Onwards

    Discover the mysteries of the zodiac and their power to inspire creativity with these original horoscope illustrations Mankind is on a permanent quest for meaning. Throughout history, we have searched for a way to understand the vast mystery we call life. To do so, we have often looked to the stars to tell us more about ourselves, our destiny, our character, and to make sense of an often chaotic world. It is this need for understanding that contributed to the emergence of Western astrology. The Western zodiac, whose signs make up the horoscope we still use to this day, was created in around 1,000 B.C. (some say even earlier, in Mesopotamia). From there it spread to Egypt, where it was taken up by the Greeks, and then the Romans.

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