7 Science Hacks to Master Drawing in Less Time By John Thatch / July 28, 2018 7 Science Hacks to Master Drawing in Less Time We all want to be better artists.But the truth is wanting to be a better artists is not enough. You’d be wise to have a method to your madness.I spend the last month researching master artists on how they would learn to draw if they had to do it all […]
Visual Artist Salaries in the US By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 The field of visual arts is a difficult industry to break into, and competition is tough. Because there are so many talented artists vying for each role it would be easy to undercut your worth just to land your dream job, or for studio bosses to take advantage of your eagerness and underpay you. Freelancers […]
Steal like an Artist by Austin Kleon By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 It’s a short and sweet book. Full of phrases full of wisdom that you’ve probably heard and little stories to accompany them. The book mainly serves to help artists deal with all the false cultural baggage that we get from our media, family or friends.Things like:”Originality” and “stealing”Just putting in the workFinding your own true […]
Fun with a Pencil by Andrew Loomis By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 Who would’ve ever thought that a drawing instruction book might be controversial?So this book was published in 1939. And if you’re sensitive to cultural stereotypes then you might be horrified by what you see. But if you’re like me and well have no cultural stereotypes in your head then this is a perfectly innocent art […]
30 Science Backed Ways to Be More Creative By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 HOW TO BE MORE CREATIVEthe ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations. Here you’ll find real evidence-based tips and tricks to increase your creativity. Some of it supports common wisdom, some goes against it.Benefit counter: 30 (as of 07/08/2018) Embrace your inner psychopath +2 A […]
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 A common phenomena among experienced artists is that their sight has changed. They say that now they see things as they really are. What does that mean?This in part has to do with the neuropsychology of the brain. Human beings don’t see the full spectrum of colors and we also have blind spots in our […]
10 Digital Art Skills You Must Master By John Thatch / July 21, 2018 The term digital artist can be applied to any person who uses digital image editing software and drawing programs to design and manipulate images. These images may be hand drawn or created on a computer, so digital artists need non-digital skills as well as being proficient with software. No matter which digital medium you work in, […]
How to get animation internships (2018) By John Thatch / July 17, 2018 When it comes to starting a career in the field of visual arts, a degree is important, but it certainly isn’t everything. If you’re an animator, bagging an internship at a top production studio is key to landing that first job and getting your career moving. Here’s our guide on how to beat out the competition […]
How to Photograph the Northern Lights By John Thatch / July 15, 2018 The aurora borealis, or ‘the northern lights’ are perhaps the most iconic natural phenomenon to occur on earth, and almost everyone has seen incredible photography of colored particles dancing across the night sky. But, how do photographers capture the aurora in all its brilliance? It’s no secret that it can be tricky to achieve, but […]
42 Stunning Digital Artists To Follow in 2018 By John Thatch / July 11, 2018 42 Stunning Digital Artists Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Once every summer Artfixed rounds up it’s favorite artists across categories. In this round-up, I’ve handpicked exceptional digital artists around the globe that for one reason or another have stood out in the vast sea of talent. These are people who have been mentioned, linked or otherwise […]
