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The Illustrator’s Guide to Photography


Muddy Colors

If you've ever seen one of Howard Lyon's reference packs, you know he's a master of shooting reference photography. In this new video, Howard will show you how he achieves such incredible results, time and time again. Howards goes over his equipment, lighting methods, post-production tips, and even includes a brief Q&A with the model to get her feedback. Getting great reference is absolutely essential to creating realistic paintings, and this video will help you…

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Vote for Your Favorite Artwork


Kristine Poole

August 29, 2024 - It's that time of year again: the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Catherine K. Gyllerstrom "People's Choice Award" voting is now open through September 6. Across five categories - Traditional, Digital, Photography, Sculpture and Emerging Artist - one of 150 international finalist artworks will be selected by popular choice to receive accolades and prizes. A few years back, Colin and I entered "Spinner of Dreams," one of our collaborative pieces. She went on to win the Sculpture Category that year, so we experienced first hand what winning an award of this magnitude opens up. About the experience we wrote: "The artist’s journey is an intricate weaving of ups and downs, loves and sorrows, successes and failures. This moment is a confirmation and a validation of everything - every little step on the path, every obstacle overcome,…

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