You might think that one of the first posts in this series of artist resources would be Procreate.app. I’m absolutely in love with this app, and it along with Apple Pencil make iPad Pro a no-brainer for someone like myself who does not have the Franklins to justify the $2k to $3k price of a Cintiq, but who absolutely wants to have a Cintiq-like experience.
Continue reading “Artist Resources No 8: Procreate.app”Author: Ward
I’m the creator and operator of this little corner of the internets, writing on all things related to art and more specifically my experiences trying to figure this whole thing out. I guess I’m trying to figure out life, too, but mostly I just post about art here.
Artist Resources No 7: Level Up!
Level Up! is an online community created by two Polish artists to help other artists to, well, level up, their game, as it were. They have both a website with a lot of resources ready for your use, and a YouTube station that has an ungodly amount of in-depth videos exploring every possible topic and artist you little heart may desire.
Continue reading “Artist Resources No 7: Level Up!”Artist Resources No 6: Spectrum
Now in its 24th year, Spectrum has been collecting and publishing a yearly anthology of fantastic artwork. And before you tell me that the internet has replaced the need for printed artwork, I’d beg to differ.
Continue reading “Artist Resources No 6: Spectrum”Eagle Echo
far above circles eagled eyes
wings lap air, seeking truth. any truth
upon a field of reddening snow
spired spears of fir stand vigil to the now dead
fallen they lay, remorseless in their rest
wind listens to their whispered secrets and repeats
although there are none remaining whom to tell
Artist Resources No 5: ArtStation.com
While DeviantArt is still an active, online art community, the quality of the work you will find therein varies widely. This is not to say that DA is not without its great artists, but given its roots in attracting amateur and hobbyist artists like myself, you may find it harder to find artists’ work that will push you to improve your own craft. That said, if what you are seeking is to be inspired (and humbled) then the best place to go is where the professionals go. And that place is ArtStation.com.
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