The 6 Best Slide Scanners 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 We’ve previously written an article on our favorite scanners, but this post is specifically for scanning slides. Whether you’re a photographer that prefers to shoot on analogue 35mm cameras, or you have old negatives that you want to digitalize, a scanner of this type is a can’t-live-without piece of kit for backing up, printing and […]
The 5 Best Printers For Art and Artists (2020) By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 Art is no longer confined to paintings and sculpture. Over the past decade or so, many creatives have decided to go digital. Whether you’re a graphic designer, digital painter, or you hand-create art before scanning it into your computer, the chances are that you’ll want to print your work on a fairly regular basis.If you’re […]
The Best Printers for Graphic Design 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 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 7 Essential Photoshop Plugins 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 Photoshop in itself is a creative powerhouse and a ‘can’t live without’ tool for photographers and designers. But, there are countless plugins available that will allow you to get even more out of Adobe’s photo editing software.We’ve rounded up seven essential Photoshop plugins that will help you take your images to the next level.7. OptikVerve […]
The 5 Best Monitors For Graphic Design 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 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 […]
The Best Photo Scanners 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 Scanning photographs isn’t the most exciting undertaking, and it’s something that many people put off for as long as possible. But, choosing the correct photo scanner can turn what is otherwise a tedious task into an enjoyable and satisfying project. Whether you’re backing up family photos, working on an archiving project, or you’re a photography buff […]
10 Amazing Artist Websites in 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 Whether you create your art digitally, in a traditional format, or via immersive installations, an online presence is now more important than ever.It’s the opportunity to get your work out there and your name known, and so it is hugely important not to waste that chance.A website will often be an artist’s first introduction to […]
The Best Laptops for Digital Art 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 If you’re a digital artist, you’re going to need a laptop that can keep up with your creativity.Among other considerations, that means a machine with a high enough technical spec to handle Photoshop, Maya, or whichever program is your favorite, and a design that is portable enough to take you from meeting, to office, to […]
The Best Laptops for Graphic Design 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 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 Tablets for College 2020 By John Thatch / January 1, 2019 Here’s a fun fact: there are over 52+ companies that make tablets. In fact, a lot more. But at a certain point the quality has gone down so much that I just stopped looking for alternatives. Most tech review sites like CNET, PCMag and what not recommend only a handful of companies and with good […]
