Instead of sharpening a knife, a honing rod "trues" the edge of a slightly dulled blade. So how do you use it effectively?
The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image. Learn how to use (& break) the rule of thirds today.
13. If using artificial/synthetic stones to set a bevel, use 500-6000 grit stones first, then carefully rinse off any of the artificial/synthetic residue that may be on your blade with clean water before final honing on a hard Japanese natural stone with nagura. ...
Use the “habit loop” formula. Some experts believe that a process called habit loops — which is somewhat related to habit anchoring — are key for developing a new habit (or disrupting old ones). Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit”, describes a habit loop as a combination...
A slightly shifted nose can show a character looking up with curiosity or down with condescension. Noses in different styles. Noses are one of the first features to change in various drawing styles. If an illustrator wants to signal what style they’re trying to use or reference, the nose...
Use demographic breakdowns to target the right audience A good influencer marketing hub should let you take a deep dive into the demographics of an influencer's following. Consider details like interests, age group, and locations to make sure that you're honing in on an audience that will find...
Use Conversation Openers What is the best conversation opener you have ever heard? What is your go-toconversation starter? The hardest part of a conversation is the opener. We tend to agonize over who and how to approach someone for a conversation. But don’t worry! A few conversation start...
From finding inspiration to choosing the right colors and font, this guide will map out how to design a logo from start to finish, so you can complete the process on your own. Your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to use these guidelines and create a logo that your ...
“how to write a job description” The Ongig team put together this“How to Write a Job Description – Best Practices” Guideafter analyzing millions of JDs. We also hand-write JDs for many Fortune 500 companies. In this report, we use “job descriptions” as an umbrella term. We cover...
Walden Wong, a master inker, will teach you how to approach rendering with inks, both digitally and traditionally. You'll learn techniques and approaches that professionals use to add depth and detail to their artwork. Tim Goernertwill provide more in-depth instruction on inking various subjects,...