Getting Started Drawing in Photoshop for Beginners By John Thatch / September 23, 2019 Photoshop is no doubt one of the most versatile graphics programs going in our industry. For a good, but general, graphics program, it can be used for a wide variety of different uses, from manipulating photos to preparing images for print.One of the most common uses for artists is drawing. This gives them a valuable tool […]
Huion 1060 Plus Drawing Graphic Tablet By John Thatch / September 17, 2019 Unboxing a 1060 Plus Drawing TabletWhy Huion 1060 Plus Drawing Tablet?Are you a graphic artist, fashion designer or someone who enjoys adding extra elements to your design work? If you are anything like me maybe you have found that your artistic work is a little lacking when you draw on regular paper. It can happen […]
Getting Started With Drawing Anime By John Thatch / September 12, 2019 Getting Started With Drawing AnimeThe anime/manga style is more widespread now than it has ever been. Beginning in Japan and other Asian countries, its popularity has skyrocketed in the West, with many budding artists adapting their work to its style. But drawing anime or also referred to as manga drawing can take some adjusting even […]
The 10 Best Computers for Video Editing By John Thatch / June 12, 2019 As any video editor knows, it takes a lot of computing power to handle all that goes into creating a beautiful video sequence. Editing software is notoriously demanding, transferring terabytes of footage can be time-consuming, and rendering scenes can kill an unworthy machine.To keep workflows smooth and lag-free you’re going to need a computer that […]
The 10 Best Watercolor Pencils 2020 By John Thatch / April 4, 2019 If you’re an artist who enjoys drawing and painting, watercolor pencils offer a great way of combining the two mediums. Water-soluble colored pencils are designed to work with or without the addition of water. Used dry, you get a colored pencil effect with sharp lines and clear detail. But, when water is added to either the […]
The 10 Best Cintiq Alternatives 2020 By John Thatch / March 29, 2019 If you’re a digital artist working in illustration, graphic design, animation, or any other non-traditional art form, you probably already know how useful a drawing tablet can be for bringing your creations to life.Wacom’s Cintiq tablets are hugely popular with digital artists, but they’re not the only option. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to […]
The 10 Best Calligraphy Pens 2020 By John Thatch / March 27, 2019 Calligraphy is the art of creating beautiful lettering and symbols, and since its ancient beginnings, it’s been used by various cultures around the world. It’s widely seen on wedding invitations, certificates and plaques, and more recently in marketing collateral and advertisements. Modern calligraphy is growing in popularity, and as such, so is the variety of […]
The 8 Best Wacom Tablets 2020 By John Thatch / March 1, 2019 Drawing tablets are hugely popular with digital artists working in fields such as graphic design, animation, and illustration. Wacom has always been up there with the best in terms of functionality and range, and there’s a model available for every possible requirement.The choice in Wacom’s range is so vast that it can actually be a […]
The 10 Best 3D Pens 2020 By John Thatch / February 24, 2019 Buying a 3D pen will open you up to a new world of creativity, and there’s so much you can do with one: from designing accessories and building models to creating unique pieces of art.3D pens work by heating up plastic filament which is then fed through a nozzle to create thin streams of soft […]
The 10 Best Drawing Tablets 2020 By John Thatch / February 18, 2019 If you’re a graphic designer, illustrator, or digital artist you’ll know that a drawing tablet can boost your creativity and streamline your workflow. Their ability to turn hand drawings into accurate digital representations is enough to tempt beginners and seasoned professionals away from traditional pencil and paper, and as the trend grows so do the […]
