Few days ago, I whipped up a simple tutorial on crafting a shop trolley in Illustrator, guiding fellow creatives through the intricate steps of digital design. And today? Well, today I’m feeling generous! I’m dishing out a delightful treat: free Photoshop brushes ivy leaves. Because why stop at just one burst of creativity when you […]
Tutorial: Simple web shop icon
Let me show you how I created a simple web shop icon (shop trolley). In Illustrator (or similar vector software) make a simplified shop trolley “L” shape (the handle + basis). Now, we will select the basis line and copy it two more times to get something similar to E shape where the left vertical […]
Free download Photoshop Splatter Brushes
Unleash your creativity with free Photoshop Splatter Brushes! Perfect for artists and designers, these brushes add texture and dynamism to any project. Download now and transform your artwork!
Download free photoshop brushes, Floral Grunge
It’s Thursday! I’m here, but looks like I’m talking to myself :). Nevermind. Need a Photoshop brush? – Download collection of 17 grunge floral shapes brushes today and own them! Download free photoshop brushes, Floral Grunge See you on Monday! (maybe sooner? maybe…)
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 from your desktop to get compelling illustration.So, as I sad – scan something that you […]
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 lines and shapes; it’s a profound exploration of understanding your own cognitive processes. This intriguing […]
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, but for this example I decided to do tracing manually with pencil tool. Step 3 […]
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 meets technology, resulting in breathtaking visuals that transcend traditional boundaries. Tools and Technologies: Crafting the […]
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 earliest forms of illustration were prehistoric cave paintings. Before the invention of the printing press, illuminated manuscripts were hand-illustrated. 15th century through 18th century During the […]
Graphics Illustrations
This is the first post in my blog which will, eventually, become one of the most popular blogs on graphics and illustrations in a time to come 😉 It’s a hard work and I have a long way to go, but I intend to make it so useful, that you will just love it. (If […]