Well... the simplest and best answer to both questions is Yes! This is because a good knowledge of fine art can greatly enrich and enhance your approach to graphic design as a designer and knowing how to draw well is a skill that almost every good graphic designer u...
DC Comics Art Academy Featuring Jim Lee Check Out This Tutorial Watch pro comic book veteranJim Leegive this incredible tutorial at Comic Con 2015. While hand-drawing his characters he sprinkles in tips like how to draw hair without rendering every strand, smudging ink for background shading, ...
A lot of non-designers tend to assume that a graphic designer’s job is easy. Anyone can come up with a logo or design a flyer, right? Heck, someone’s nephew (who likes to draw since he was five and the only artist in the family!) can supposedly get the job done in a couple ...
The effectiveness of your creative output hinges on your mastery of the tools at your disposal. If you've mastered Illustrator, it's a great asset. However, for budding graphic designers, learning how to draw in Illustrator with a tablet is essential. While the scale factor plays a vital ro...
By understanding how design elements such as color, font emphasis, kerning, shapes and silhouettes work together, anyone with access to a logo maker, can create a stunning logo that is sure to draw attention and stand out from the competition. Once you’ve outlined your elements, it’s time...
Even if you can’t draw or paint, you can turn your artistic talents into infographics, websites, flyers, and other images thanks to online tools and programs.If you’ve always wanted to work in graphic design, there are ways to enter the profession even if you don’t want to go back...
Some believe that drawing is purely down to natural talent. But really, anyone can learn the skill with the right direction and practise. If you’re interested in getting creative, our tips for drawing for beginners can help you figure out where to start. Learn how to draw and you’ll be...
I worked with this hybrid of traditional and digital for three graphic novels, but then in 2010 I purchased my first Wacom Cintiq, which allowed me to draw directly on the screen for the first time. At that point I switched over to doing my pencils digitally. I started out by pencilling...
Q: What inspired you to write your first book, How to Draw a Radish? How long did it take to complete it?A: One evening I was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. My husband Nick Sunday and I had stopped in the museum cafe in between galleries. I showed him some...
Not being able to draw doesn't stop you from having opinions and expectations about it. You may think it's all a matter of talent—you try to draw something, it looks bad, so it's not for you. Or you may tell yourself that art tools are too expensive, and you can't be good wi...