Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Arts & Freebies to Fuel Your Creativity

Inspiration is right in front of you!

Take a look at your desktop (the real one – not the screen 😉) It’s there, whatever you see you can, for instance – scan and start from there. In this example I will show you how to use stuff…

Learn to draw, for beginners

Learn to draw, for beginners

Try a little exercise called “Vase/Faces” where you can see how a side benefit of learning to draw is getting to know your own brain a little better. Starting the journey to learn how to draw isn’t just about mastering…

Tutorial: Vectorizing an image

Turning a photo into an illustration in Illustrator Step 1 First, place a high-contrasted image (high-key image, in this case my model Iva) into Illustrator work area. Step 2 There is a bunch of tracing software and plug-ins out there,…

Illustrations today

Illustration today

The Digital Renaissance in Illustration The art of illustration has undergone a monumental transformation in recent years, marking a new era in this creative field. Today, illustration is not just about pen and paper; it’s a digital playground where imagination…

Illustration function

Illustration function and history

A few words about history of illustration. Illustrations can be used to display a wide range of subject matter and serve a variety of functions like: Early history The roots of illustration function and history trace all the way back…