Did you know the average person wastes a staggering 64 hours a year by neglecting to use keyboard shortcuts? Time is a precious resource. Don’t squander it hunting for tools when you could be painting instead. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, the time you invest in learning a few shortcuts will be well worth the added efficiency boost.
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10 Time-Saving Photoshop Shortcuts for Digital Artists
5 Expert Tips for Creating a Stellar Portfolio 29 May 2015
The greatest asset of an artist seeking work is an outstanding portfolio. I can think of no other industry in which skill level can trump a degree to such an extent. Self taught? No problem. Prove you know what you’re doing and you’re hired. But how do you know what to include in your portfolio? Is it really that big of a deal?
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The Dangers of Working For Free 29 Sep 2012
Ever had someone promise you unicorns and golden rays of sunshine if you could just donate a tiny bit of your time and draw something for free? Work in the art industry long enough and you will. All of these people suffer from the same, pervasive thinking that plagues the commercial art industry today: that art somehow isn’t valuable. More and more people think because... Read more
The Learning Curve 07 Jul 2012
Ever look at your art and realized it stinks? Like “how could I have ever have drawn that” kind of stinkage? I had a moment like that recently. I did this piece last year and tried to enter it in a book. Naturally it didn’t get selected. I totally can see why now. The face is anatomically incorrect, the colors are blah, and I was... Read more
Ways for hopefuls to break into the industry 21 Aug 2011
It’s a curious thing to me to see so many people ask about how to break into the industry. I may not be a well known name in the industry, but I have my foot in the door and there are some great bits of truth I have discovered in my short journey (mind you I’ve only being serious about digital illustration since February of... Read more