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TODAY'S FEATURED POST

The Power of Preliminary Studies


Julie Beck

Preliminary studies are crucial to my process. Each artist approaches prep work different but as someone who teaches both technical skills as well as the importance of design and composition, I emphasize the importance of massaging the design before you get into the nitty gritty. Preliminary thumbnails help in a multitude of ways: Planning: Sketches help you organize ideas and create a clear roadmap, saving time and reducing frustration. Problem Solving: They allow you to…

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YESTERDAY’S POST


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Rage Against the Machines… Tonight!


Muddy Colors

June 27, 2024 - Join us tonight, right here, for a free livestream in which Justin Gerard will present a short talk on the rapidly changing state of illustration. If you're a young artist whose been fretting over AI and Algorithms, and wondering if more established artists are also worried and if so, what they're doing about it, then this lecture is for you. We will be fielding audience questions live from Youtube the whole time. So tune in tonight, and let us know your thoughts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpiCdhkIQjo This video is provided to the public free of charge thanks to the support of our Patreon Members. Our supporters make valuable events like these possible, and most importantly, accessible to everyone. If you enjoy content like this, or want to help other aspiring artists, consider joining us!

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