29 Most Painful Places to Get a Tattoo By John Thatch / October 6, 2018 Whether you’re having your first tattoo or your 20th tattoo, it’s likely that you’ll be worried about the pain of getting it done. But, did you know that not all tattoos hurt the same amount? Some parts of the body are tougher to tattoo than others, and the pain can vary from a slight sting to […]
The 5 Best Monitors For Graphic Design 2018 By John Thatch / October 6, 2018 As a designer working in the digital sector, you’ll know that having the correct equipment for the job will make the difference between a frustrating day at the office and an enjoyable creative experience. We’ve previously covered the best laptops, computers, and printers for graphic designers, and next, we’re going to break down the world of […]
Tips for Inktober 2018 By John Thatch / September 24, 2018 Introduction https://www.mrjakeparker.com/inktober-1/ Inktober began life in 2009 when Jake Parker set himself the task of improving his inking and to get into the habit of drawing every day. Since then, October’s event has grown into a worldwide phenomenon and thousands of artists participate in the challenge to create 31 drawings in 31 days. Fun as it is, Inktober […]
The Best Laptops for Graphic Design 2018 By John Thatch / September 9, 2018 As a graphic designer, you’re going to want a laptop that can keep up with you. Creative software is notoriously demanding to run, so you’re going to need a high spec machine to handle your work without any annoying lag. The computing market in 2018 is competitive, and so there are loads of incredible options available […]
The Best Printers for Graphic Design 2018 By John Thatch / September 8, 2018 If you’re a graphic designer and you work with large-scale prints, obviously you’re going to need a printer that’s capable of delivering your images. One option is to use a commercial printing service, but as your business grows and your output increases, having your own artist printer makes much more sense from an economic standpoint. […]
The 5 Best Computers for Graphic Design (2018) By John Thatch / August 29, 2018 As a graphic designer you’ll already know that using the right computer is pivotal to the success of your work. Having the right spec and design can make your life so much easier and can give you the power to elevate your art to the next level. If you’re searching for a new computer for your […]
The 7 Best Graphic Design Software (Free & Paid) By John Thatch / August 21, 2018 It used to be that text was everything: words were king and the accompanying visuals were merely an afterthought. But, a lot has changed since then and in many cases how a website, magazine or poster looks is more important than the content within. As a graphic designer, this probably isn’t news to you, and you’ll […]
The 8 Best Mouses for CAD (2018) By John Thatch / August 12, 2018 As a digital designer, your computer setup is a personal choice that will depend on many factors: from your workspace to your project types. Many designers prefer to use a tablet and stylus for navigating their design software, but computer mice optimized specifically for design and CAD work are an often overlooked alternative that might just […]
The 10 Best Illustrator Plugins 2018 By John Thatch / August 7, 2018 Adobe Illustrator is known by many in the digital arts industry as the most powerful vector program available. It’s amazing in its scope, but as with all applications, there will always be areas where it falls short for some people. That’s where plugins come in: there are so many third-party programs that you can install to […]
How to Write an Artist Statement By John Thatch / July 29, 2018 Your artist statement (or artist’s statement) is a written description of the work that you do. The aim is to represent and support your work as an artist, to give your audience a better understanding of what inspires your art and what you hope to convey with it. You will submit it alongside your portfolio […]
