5 high rated mobile plastic storage containers with drawers – do they live up to the mark? Keeping your pens pencils brushes paints and every other piece of art equipment organized and mobile in portable storage carts with wheels makes perfect sense. Quickly to hand and without having to wade through a pile of artists […]
The best tablet for the money should rank high in a combination of portability, functionality, and screen quality. These things mixed with a long battery life and fast response times are what makes it a good investment. We all want to find a spectacular deal on the best tablet for digital art we can […]
While trawling the net I stumbled upon a digital artist whose work intrigued me. I have recently published a childrens book ‘Andorra’s Box‘ on Amazon Kindle and the story is set on a magical land which floats in the sky. The images I was looking at on the Artsy Shark web site were very […]
One thing I used to miss about good old pen and paper was the scratchy not quite perfect look that adds magical character to cartoons. For those of you who are totally digital getting that feel of the hand drawn look into your work can be a pain in the neck. Digital art lets us […]
Online drawing tools can be enjoyed by users of all skill levels. Artists, engineers, graphic designers, and teachers use online drawing to express their creative ideas. With all the free drawing applications available, users can practice drawing on their own or collaborate with others in real-time. Some online drawing applications form a sort of chat […]
This is a really well built graphics drawing tablet at an affordable price and well worth considering as a Cintiq alternative. The screen resolution and color accuracy are not as good as Wacoms superior products however, for the money this is a really good choice for an art student or artist with limited resources and […]
I hade an e-mail a couple of months ago from Cindy Genung of the HWH Corporation who supply hydraulic steps for Recreational Vehicles. She asked if HWH Corporation could use my first man on the moon cartoon featured in my article ‘10 Major Historical Events in American history‘.The cartoon in question depicts one of Neil Armstrongs […]
The New Bamboo Slate Smartpad is a digital writing tool that is perfect for any artist. You can capture ideas, notes and sketches anywhere you like and transfer them to your devices fore storage and further development. . So portable and easy to use this can enhance your notebook and with a large capacity of […]
Easy drawing warm up to keep your creative genius supercharged! Top athletes work really hard to keep their bodies and minds in peak condition. plenty of exercise and mind preparation. Professional and aspiring artists are no different. Your artistic muscle needs to be exercised and prepared for action and simple drawing warm up exercises can […]
One of the best ways to sell your artwork is to replicate it on everyday products that people will buy. Sublimation designs on coffee mugs and T Shirts can really sell. This opens the possibility to give any cartoonist another outlet for additional income. You can either use a wholesale printer supplier or produce […]
If you are a cartoonist wondering ‘how to improve drawing skills’ – try this easy cartoon exercise Athletes exercise to keep their bodies in tip top shape so what do cartoonists do to exercise their creative muscle? The brain needs to be continually challenged artistically to enable you to improve your drawing skills and capacity for […]
Not all sketch pads are created equal. Some sketch pads are designed for a specific purpose. Paper weight, surface texture, and binding all play a role in determine what makes the best sketch pads for an artist. Spiral binding makes it easier to hold as you draw and gives the option of laying the pad […]
‘ Creativity is intelligence having fun ‘ is one of Albert Einstiens most famous quotes and I cannot think of a better quote for artists and cartoonists. Artistic creativity is a wonderful feeling for an artist…most of the time. Occasionally it can become a curse particularly if you rely on the magic tap to turn […]
Have you often wondered ‘how to sell my art?’ There are several directions you can take to sell your cartoons as any artwork lends itself to a multitude of merchandising products. One of the easiest ways is by creating cartoon prints for sale and also selling the original artwork which can be highly profitable and provide a […]
Artists, fashion designers, and crafters have one thing in common. They all use a bendy ruler curve tool in their projects. Altering clothing patterns, drawing sketches, or creating needlepoints borders benefit from having a bendy ruler than can provide a contoured curve in one smooth motion. Trying to get consistent curves in large projects can […]
Acquiring images for your blog or web site can be a nightmare and often very costly. I have created a resource with my original cartoon creations that you can use on your own blogs and web sites (see cartoon gallery below) free of charge with the following conditions attached… Conditions of use The images are not […]
How to straighten a picture in photoshop with the ruler tool If I draw a cartoon in pen and import the scan into photoshop I don’t usually scan it perfectly level. The Ruler Tool which you can find sharing the same spot on the Tools Pallete as the Eyedropper Tool (color selector) is one of the easy […]
Using the Photoshop Blur Tool to Create Depth You have created a great cartoon with lively characters but then you think ‘Would it look better with a background?” Then comes the humdrum of creating a fantastic background which can take for ever. The other problem is that the background needs to be just that…IN THE […]
There are a few ways to duplicate a layer in Phototoshop. Duplicate one graphics file into another graphics file… You can click drag and drop the layer from the layers pallete into the new document. In the example below I have opened up a cartoon image and also created a new blank document. I […]
Your art portfolio binder should look as if you mean business! You have one opportunity at making a positive first impression. It’s important to portray yourself as a confident professional when you enter a room. A nice suit and all your artwork neatly organized in a professional looking presentation case can boost your confidence and […]
Download lynda.com videos and become an expert on your graphics software Modern day cartoonists and graphic designers are relying more and more on software to to produce quality artwork. With competition for jobs at an all time high employers have the luxury of picking the best, most knowledgeable people. High level software skills in cartooning, art […]
Photoshop layers – wonderful windows to build up your cartoons and artwork Adobe Photoshop is one of the best graphics software tools in existence. I am slightly biased as Photoshop was my first graphics software and in this case familiarity breeds content! If you are unfamiliar with Photoshop or are a beginner to the software […]
What is a gel pen and which are the best colored gel pen sets? Gel pens are roller ball pens that have a water based jelly with the color pigment suspended in the jelly solution. They are also known as jelly roll pens and are the best colourful pens particularly for writing and illustrating on […]
5 of the best adult coloring book examples – the new adult coloring trend Who would have thought it – coloring books for grown ups! Stress relieving coloring sheets in book format are making a big impact particularly in America where the popularity of adult colouring books is at an all time high. In our high […]
5 best chalk pastels for beginners and professional artists If you a professional artist who uses pastels these best soft chalk pastel brands may suit your artistic talents. Pastels have been in use for centuries and are a valuable asset to any artists ‘tool kit’. You can create some really beautiful colors, shades and effects with […]
