For some, gaming is a quick way to pass the time while they sit on the bus. But for others, gaming is a way of life. Gaming can be as intensive and involved as you want it to be. The various modes of gaming out there mean that you can be invested in a desktop … Read more
The first thing that I noticed after moving to Australia was the active lifestyle here. While I expected it to be a lot more towards scones and clotted cream, the reality was somewhat different. Yes, you do get the best hamburgers and caramel bars here but it all comes with a choice. Fitness is a … Read more
Today’s lesson is about colour. We will be looking at swatches, palettes, colour picker tools, themes and high DPI screen settings in Krita and Photoshop. Without further ado, let’s get started. Picking Colours & Swatches in Photoshop Photoshop has many pre-loaded colour palettes or swatches to choose from. To change your on-screen colour swatch, navigate … Read more
If you still think it’s all bitcoins and blockchain out there, here’s a mini-challenge for you. Try to browse the daily newspaper on the internet without seeing a single reference to machine learning. It is virtually impossible! It’s the concept of machine learning and its possibilities that is now capturing the public’s imagination. With all this … Read more
Today, we will be learning how to personalise our workspaces in Photoshop and Krita. How to switch between workspaces, adjust, reset and finally save our own. For those following along on Krita, please note that I am now using the latest version 4.1.5. Switching & Adjusting Workspaces in Photoshop Switching between workspaces in Photoshop … Read more
Today we will be looking at free brushes for Photoshop and Krita. I have a great list of essential brush sets and bundles here, which won’t cost you a penny to download. We will then take a look at how to install our new brushes and switch sets. So without further delay, let’s start today’s … Read more
Digital art creation tools can be very confusing for the first time user. All those tools and settings, filters and buttons, it can be difficult to know where to start. With this series of articles, I hope to help you understand the basics of digital art creation. We will be looking into raster-based art first, … Read more
What is the difference between vector and raster? At some point, anyone who’s dealt with digital art or design has asked this question. Which programs should you use for a certain task? When to vector and when to raster. Well, that’s where I come in and answer these and hopefully a few more of your … Read more
In the second of my print on demand for artists articles, I will be looking at the services offered by Design by Hümans, Society6 and Woven Monkey. Checking out the uploaders, profit margins and all the products available through each of these sites. Design By Hümans Based in California USA, Design by Hümans specialises in … Read more
Print on demand sites have grown in popularity over the last few years. Such sites offer artists an easy way to sell their art worldwide, without having to stress about fulfilment and shipping. There are now sites all over the world offering to print up art on a wide range of products. The differences in … Read more