Choosing the right paper for your printed media can be tricky. Paper tells about the function of the product, it's feeling and quality. Therefore it's a...

Yah, I said lasers! This year, at Adobe Max, Photoshop Guru Russell Brown showcased a new way to paint using Photoshop CS5, and yes, laser beams. This...

Historically, artists have used live models and landscapes as a base for their work. In the digital age, stock photos are easily accessible and widely used...

InDesign CS5 has arrived with lot of new tools, panels and features. Let's have a closer look at these changes and discover how they can improve our...

Digital Matte Painting is a huge creative field that can add wonder and excitement to static film shots. Learn about digital matte painting principles, like...

To grow and develop your illustrative typography style first involved letting go. Don't get overly concerned with your style early on. Give yourself the time...

Cartoon characters are everywhere, from advertising to film, and the ones that stand the test of time all share something in common. They have substance over...

Designing a character can apply to both personal and professional projects. The character can be a mascot that works in the context of a multi-national...

If you're thinking of becoming a professional illustrator, character design will come up as a client request again and again, so keeping up on current trends...

We have seen many useful tips on Illustrator’s menu commands by talented designers before. Here are some more! Some of these were mentioned earlier too,...

Photoshop CS4 has a new Panel named Adjustments, based on the Adjustment Layers of previous versions. These adjustments can be used for non-destructive...

Type is always communicative, even if it wasn't designed with that goal in mind, but there are some great ways to really make it shout. In this tutorial,...