November 2016 – ARTDEALS

The 13 best iPad apps for pro designers

November 29, 2016

Discover the best iPad apps for pro designer use The iPad can be an incredible tool for designers, but like any tool you have to know how to use it well before you get the most from it. For a device like this, knowing what apps you should add that will make your life as

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How to create a realistic oil painting of nature

November 29, 2016

While I’m an illustrator and fine artist by trade, based outside of Seattle, I’ve been working primarily as a concept artist for the past 16 years. I own and help run Massive Black, a studio specialising in concept art and illustration primarily for games and film. We’ve worked on all kinds of stuff that you

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Creating web icons that break the language barrier

November 29, 2016

We use icons to convey an idea, an action or an object, in a split second. Icons work well on the web because they are ideal for non-verbal communication; they break the language barrier. This is why music players have rewind, fast-forward, and play icons; why airport customs always include an officer icon; and why

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How to get fantastic results from Google PhotoScan

November 29, 2016

[embedded content] If you have a bunch of old-fashioned printed photographs lying around, neglected, in boxes or dusty old albums, Google’s brand new free tool, PhotoScan, is an amazing way to bring them back to life, ready to import into your favourite photo apps. We’ve all considered getting a scanner to turn those old prints

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Save and share all your files quickly and securely with pCloud

November 29, 2016

It doesn’t take much to rack up enough data to reach your hard drive’s cap. You don’t have to delete those files to get that room back, just move them to pCloud. You can get a lifetime subscription to the premium cloud storage solution on sale now for 87% off the retail price! pCloud is

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Christmas gift guide for graphic designers over £100/$100

November 29, 2016

Finding a gift for the designer in your life can be tricky. But never fear, we’re here to help with a selection of extravagant gifts that are sure to delight many a graphic designer. 01. Hand-Drawn Map of Paris Love Paris? This hand-drawn map by illustrator Jenni Sparks is the perfect addition to your studio

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The 100 best free fonts

November 29, 2016

The 100 best free fonts We’ve scoured the web to present you with a fine and varied selection of free fonts. Including scripts, serifs, and a range of ligatures, these fonts will give you greater flexibility in your designs, and add to your arsenal of design tools. This list represents the 100 best free fonts

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Christmas gift guide for artists and illustrators under £20/$25

November 29, 2016

What do you buy the artists who has everything? How about an arty apron, a chocolate paintbrush or a mindlessly violent colouring in book? We’ve search the web for the best, most unique Christmas under £20/$25. All the items listed here are perfect stocking-fillers for the artist or illustrator in your life. 01. 642 Things

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10 top insights from Adobe’s Creative Meet Up

November 29, 2016

Last week, thousands of artists and designers from around the world tuned in to Adobe’s Creative Meet Up, hosted in the creative hub of London, Shoreditch. And boy, what a night it was, with some of the world’s leading creative minds revealing the latest in creative technology and inspirational projects to blow our minds. The

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100 amazing Adobe Illustrator tutorials

November 29, 2016

Since its release, Adobe’s Illustrator has grown to become the designer’s right hand man when it comes to creating premier vector graphics and elements. There’s so much you can do with it that it can be difficult to know where to start. Happily, we’re here to round up the best Adobe Illustrator tutorials, covering everything

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