Envato Tuts+
JANUARY 19, 2014
Wondering how to learn graphic design on your own? Fortunately, it isn't required to go to design school in order to be a graphic designer. A good foundation in graphic design history, theory, and practical application will help you hit the ground running. There are plenty of graphic design tutorials and resources you can check out, and we've put together a graphic design course outline for you here.
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
For the first part of this post click here. After working out a basic, almost abstract, composition for the passengers and laying that on top of the station rough, it was time to work on each character individually. I had the intention of re-using characters from previous paintings and also introducing some that would then feature in their own personal painting.
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Emmeline Illustration
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Big announcement! I've just stocked my first ever batch of Christmas cards! They're available individually or in sets (Naughty Animals, Winter Walks and Christmas Castles!) in my online shop - www.emmelineillustration.mysupadupa.com I intend to design Christmas cards almost every Autumn, but until this year I've always ended up missing the timing. It is a struggle to get in the festive mood months before Christmas, and for some reason these months are always busy for me with commissions.
Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
APRIL 15, 2014
When Navigator Logistics , a forwarding service company in Finland, brought on designer Nigel Payne to update their site, the collaboration resulted in a fresh design full of crisp typography and lively illustrations. “Right from the get-go, I knew the site’s illustrations were going to be in a limited color palette, and line-based,” said Payne. “I wanted a typeface that paired nicely with the technical blueprint style, but also had a little fun about it.
Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People
Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t
Illustration Art
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Comics and graphic novels have gained respectability over the past few decades. They now receive cultural awards and attract audiences that were once unthinkable. But even as their stature has grown, they seem to have lost some of the drawing ability that comics once enjoyed. The ability to achieve a likeness, to convey subtle body language or facial expressions, to stage complex scenes, or employ similar tools of visual communication seem largely missing from many of the most prestigious comics
Black Bear Design
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Black Bear Design - Atlanta Web Design, Web Development, SEO, Internet Marketing, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Social media. You might think that a physical brochure isn’t necessary anymore in this digital era, but guess again. A professionally designed and printed brochure can be a vital tool. When you meet someone face-to-face for the first time, whether it be at an event, tradeshow or an initial sales meeting, you take the time to learn about each other’s businesses.
Graphic Arts Today brings together the best content for graphic arts professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fifi Lapin
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Today I'm wearing an amazing SIDELINE SS15 jumpsuit. SIDELINE is a brand new label by denim specialist and trend consultant Ellen Brookes. Inspired by the woman who is effortlessly stylish, fashion aware, but timeless in her way of dressing, the collection has been created to be wearable every day, while being special enough to be cherished. The emphasis of this simple but precisely detailed label takes its cue from the fabric it’s crafted in.
Paul Jarvis
MAY 18, 2014
When most people think about rats, they shudder in revulsion. Rats are often associated with thoughts like: dirty, skin crawly, Halloween decorations, unwanted house guests or even laboratory subjects.
Envato Tuts+
JANUARY 19, 2014
What You'll Be Creating. Follow this flower Illustrator tutorial and learn how to create simple flower illustrations with the help of the Gradient Mesh function in Adobe Illustrator. We will start with the shape of the petal and then, using the Gradient Mesh, we will add the mesh points and color it. After this, we will compose the flower followed by the stamens in the center.
Envato Tuts+
JULY 17, 2014
What You'll Be Creating InDesign is the best Adobe tool for creating traditional and expertly crafted typography designs. Designers are often quick to jump over to Illustrator or Photoshop if they want to create more unique and contemporary text effects. However, with a little know-how, you can create cutting-edge, creative text effects and typography designs without ever having to leave InDesign.
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Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Bedtime Story Watercolour & Gouache 24 x 31cm A few weeks back I finished 'Bedtime Story', I'm sorry it has taken me so long to post the final image. This scene is the type of thing I will hopefully be experiencing with my son very soon and therefore this painting is already dear to my heart. Having said that hopefully his bedroom won't have tree roots built into the walls.
Envato Tuts+
JANUARY 19, 2014
What You'll Be Creating. Do you like vintage boxing posters? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a boxing poster in Photoshop. We'll take a look at some basic graphic design principles and cast an eye over the boxing poster aesthetic from yesteryear. Creating a retro look is nothing new, but there are some things to keep an eye out for when mimicking graphic design from any decades past.
Emmeline Illustration
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
This year I finally joined in with Inktober. The challenge is to get artists to illustrate in ink and post it online for each day of October. The initiative started in 2009 with Jake Parker , who planned to use October to hone his ink drawing skills and challenge himself to push his boundaries. I've seen the #Inktober hashtags pop up each year, but didn't completely know what was going on.
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
The past two weeks I have been working on the centrepiece to an upcoming exhibition of mine. In fact I'm still working on the painting, however I'm now sufficiently far enough into the painting process to show you how I arrived at the initial idea for 'A Quarter Past One On Platform Ten'. First off - I knew I wanted to do a BIG painting but what should be the subject?
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Emmeline Illustration
JULY 21, 2014
It's Summer! Yes! I've been really getting back into my illustration work for pleasure after tying up the last loose ends from 'The Lavender Blue Dress' book project (which was a long and brilliant commission!). Spending Summer by the sea has definitely been inspiring, and having a week off can really help reset the ol' creativity. I wanted to have fun creating a simple illustration, and to really focus on movement - and with the hot, humid weather we've been having lately an illustration of a c
Emmeline Illustration
JULY 16, 2014
Hi guys! This is actually a bit of an oldie, but I've just realised I didn't upload it when I finished it way back in March. A few of you have probably heard of Attack on Titan , and boy did I get hooked on the show - mysterious walls, giant loopy-faced titans that eat people, secret keys and gravity defying battles? - Oh yeah. I haven't read the manga, and I'll admit that I'm veeery picky when it comes to manga art styles - but I'm trying to not let that put me off some really great stories, so
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
MAY 27, 2014
'Feast' was a BIG job. Some of you may already have seen the previously posted progress shots but I thought for this post I would collate everything so you can see the whole development from pencil to finished artwork. First off I produced this detailed sketch which I extrapolated from a series of thumbnails. I'd like to show the thumbnails too but I have a habit of using them for scrap and they tend to disappear in the recycling bin well before I remember I'll possibly need them again.
Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
MARCH 31, 2014
Even when “communications” meant an e-mail campaign delivered to 317 readers, Journey Group of Charlottesville, VA recognized that stamps have a story to tell — and not just to collectors. Stamps are built on typography, making the web a natural place to share their rich visual heritage, and making web fonts an important part of the experience.
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Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
DECEMBER 9, 2014
In search of the perfect form for each of a font’s thousands of characters, typeface designers sometimes encounter questions that have more than one answer. Perhaps a flowery capital Q captures a font’s elegance, but one with a shorter tail is more practical when there’s no room for flourish. Perhaps a smart and serious typeface suddenly becomes cool and playful, with a subtle alteration to its lowercase a.
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
DECEMBER 8, 2014
I now realise I have a back log of artwork to post! Firstly I had better tie up the lose end from my previous WIP post. Here is the, now complete, painting called 'Catching Butterflies' Catching Butterflies Watercolour & Gouache 24 x 31cm I used three distinct techniques to paint this whimsical image of a stoat chasing butterflies. The first was to work wet in wet to build up the soft trees in the background, I had to be very careful not to encroach on the hat and net.
Emmeline Illustration
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
I'm pleased to announce another Lavender Blue Dress event! This time it's closer to home and I'll be taking the reins, at the gorgeous Ebb and Flo bookshop in Chorley. I'll be reading the book, signing copies and afterwards I'll be running a character design workshop with the kids (informal, fun and will hopefully inspire a whole new generation of designers!
Emmeline Illustration
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
It's been a while since my last giveaway, so with the launch of my new Christmas card range I thought it was high time to run one, even if it is a mini 'un. The compeititon's being run through my Twitter profile this time, so if you'd like to enter just head over to the giveaway tweet here and RT to be up to win this Naughty Animals Christmas card set!
Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix
When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.
Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Meet Quarto, a new family of display faces. Dutch Old Styles are marvelous and versatile typefaces, and one of typography’s dominant species. The style, which dates to the late sixteenth century, features a large lowercase, compact descenders, and a dense texture, together making them an excellent choice for setting headlines. We had the opportunity to explore the style when we were commissioned to create an original typeface for Portfolio magazine, a business title launched by Condé
Emmeline Illustration
OCTOBER 27, 2014
So this year I was actually organised enough to embrace ridiculously-early-Christmas-Spirit and get some card designs illustrated on time! I've just sent these (among others) to print, so they should be up for sale next week. There's three vague sets: Slightly Naughty Christmas Animals, Christmas Love and Christmas Castles! They'll all be available to buy individually or in a set.
Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
OCTOBER 20, 2014
If you’ve ever dated a graphic designer, this has likely happened to you. You’re seated comfortably at a charming restaurant, presented with menus, and you watch as your companion scans up and down the entrées. Menus are flipped over, brows furrow; eyeglasses are lifted as eyes squint at the details. You catch an occasional “huh” that suggests the discerning judgment of the true connoisseur, and think you’re in for a treat. “See anything you like?
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
For the first part of this post click here , and for the second part click here. Finally I was up and running with my brushes (not literally, although I do have wheels on my studio chair so the option is there if needed). Under-paintings and then some. As is my wont, I began with an under-painting. However, just to be difficult, I began with payne's grey for the station and engine and then moved onto sepia for the characters.
Speaker: Michele Berdinis
This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
JULY 15, 2014
Good Evening M'lady Watercolour / Gouache 24 x 31cm I had lots of fun bringing my rag and bone badger and lamplighter weasel characters together for this painting. There is no doubt that I have benefited re-using two characters in a new painting, the turn around was slightly quicker than normal because most of the colour decisions had already been made in previous paintings and the overall atmosphere is lifted straight from 'Rag & Bone'.
Fonts by Hoefler&Co.
JULY 10, 2014
As the World Cup winds down, many Americans will turn from the excitement and agony of football to another beloved pastime: football. American football, to be precise. This year, six Minneapolis co-workers have combined these obsessions with their love of design into a single experience called Football as Football , which reimagines the logos of American football teams in the heraldic language of the great European football clubs.
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
JUNE 18, 2014
Here's a back dated progress shot of 'A Maths Lesson'. I'm putting the finishing touches to it this morning. More WIPs to follow!
Chris Dunn Illustration/Fine Art
JUNE 16, 2014
A Maths Lesson Good Evening M'Lady Lounging About Valkyrie Two of them are up and running. Stay tuned.
Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design
Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.
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