Creative Bloq

AUGUST 4, 2025

” (Image credit: Unknown) This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine. Sign in here TOPICS Art Illustration Dom Carter Social Links Navigation Freelance writer Dom Carter is a freelance writer who specialises in art and design. Visit our corporate site.

Artist

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 14, 2025

Based in France, Jessica Liu is a self-taught freelance artist who specialises in illustrations and character art. She tends to work in Procreate and Clip Studio Paint (both of which feature in our guide to the best digital art software ), and her work is often fantasy themed. Here’s how it works.

Digital

Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

Falmouth has applied this mindset to developing online MAs in a wide range of areas including Graphic Design, Illustration, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Photography and Fine Art. Jasmine, meanwhile, had been working as an illustrator for around eight years, both in-house and freelance. But it's not just an academic exercise.

Education

Creative Bloq

JULY 4, 2025

Ian Evenden Freelance writer Ian Evenden has been a journalist for over 20 years, starting in the days of QuarkXpress 4 and Photoshop 5. Take my typography quiz NOW Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 5 Consider yourself a type genius? Visit our corporate site.

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS Logo logo design font Graphic Design Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. Visit our corporate site.

Brand

Creative Bloq

JULY 25, 2025

befitting of a major awards ceremony, and it works across a wide range of applications, from digital to stage sets. Sign in here TOPICS Logo logo design Graphic Design Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. Visit our corporate site.

Entertainment

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 5, 2025

Lighting is added, and the image or animation is then rendered using the best rendering software before post-processing for final touches in digital art software like Photoshop. Sign in here Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq.

Architecture

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 9, 2025

If you’re new to Photoshop or want to refine your skills, I’d also recommend checking out some helpful Photoshop tutorials that cover techniques relevant to this kind of digital painting. This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine.

Illustrator

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Video Advertising 101: Essential Tips for Beginners Most people think video advertising is some mystical black box that only marketing gurus can crack. I've seen entrepreneurs burn through thousands of dollars on video ads that do nothing but collect digital dust. Here's the truth: Video advertising isn't about being perfect.

Advertising

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 9, 2025

This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine. Sign in here TOPICS Art Dom Carter Social Links Navigation Freelance writer Dom Carter is a freelance writer who specialises in art and design. Visit our corporate site.

Artist

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 2, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS logo design Logo Graphic Design Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. Visit our corporate site.

Internet and Software Development

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 13, 2025

Digital Art How to achieve creative alchemy: Vwei reveals his process for striking fantasy game art Art I cant decide if this artists video game embroidery paintings are hardcore or grandmacore News By Joe Foley published 13 August 2025 His work gives a new meaning to game textures. And they often provoke a mix of feelings.

Artist

Its Nice That

JUNE 30, 2025

With breaks between her freelance work, she’s found that this schedule has given her space to slow down in between client briefs and reflect on her unfolding practice, rather than “sprint from project to project”. ESH’s enigmatic rebrand for an orchestra invites you to a secret society of music 13 days ago Work Digital.

Brand

Creative Bloq

JULY 9, 2025

TOPICS Dell MacBook Amazon Prime Day ASUS Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Visit our corporate site.

Programming

Its Nice That

JULY 16, 2025

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Designer Gabrielle Adam is finding inspiration in everything cheesy, kitsch and fun The more silly something is, the more likely it is the freelance designer is going to be a fan.

Inspiration

Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Enter the "guest experience lead" – someone whose job is to help customers navigate the digital ordering process. Sign in here Tom May Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. Visit our corporate site.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 14, 2025

Freelancing – another unsustainable and not really future-proof work method. Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. But many don’t. Too often, interns get stuck in a cycle of short-term roles without ever crossing the threshold into stable, full-time work.

Graphic Design

Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2025

Triangle, a small studio run by Kisung Jang, has been in operation for over 13 years and when combined with his freelance work, he’s been a designer for over 20. Modem’s Dream Recorder visualises your dreams as nonsensical yet hypnotic reels, using gen AI 13 days ago Work Digital. Reading "How small studios stay."

Arts and Crafts

Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

She urges , “One piece of advice I would give to anyone who wants to go freelance is to just put your work out there, especially on social media.” 25+ resources for being creative on a budget Free digital assets Adobe Fonts is home to over 30,000 classic typefaces that are free for all paid Creative Cloud users.

Animation

Creative Bloq

JULY 27, 2025

Much of the visual effects work is entirely digital and was made to look cohesive in the compositing process (Image credit: Powerhouse Animation Studios / Netflix) Effects designs, meanwhile, are tricky because of outsourcing. If we run out of time to do a 2D cell effect, then we figure out something in post that’s purely digital.

Animation

Its Nice That

JULY 30, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 30 July 2025 Work Graphic Design Typography Font Logo Identity Process The London-based designer Ciaran Birch has moved into the freelance life since we last caught up with him way back in 2019. Reading "Ciaran Birch on crafting."

Arts and Crafts

We And The Color

MAY 18, 2025

Perhaps you’re an aspiring digital artist ready to learn the secrets. This software allows him to translate creative concepts into breathtaking digital art, particularly his signaturevector illustrations. Think about logos, icons, detailed digital illustrations for websites, or even expansive print designs.

Vectors

Its Nice That

JUNE 23, 2025

Criteria Applicants must comply with one of the below criteria to be considered for It’s Nice That’s Ones to Watch: You must have less than 12 months of professional experience in the creative industry, whether full-time, freelance, or as your primary source of income. Reading "Deadline extended for our."

Freelance

Lisa Maltby

DECEMBER 10, 2024

There are many costs involved with running a freelance business and these will vary for each illustrator. Studio Rent & Utility Some illustrators work from home and others rent studios it is rare for an illustrator to get regular freelance work on-site. Below are costs based on an example illustrator.

Illustration

Logo Smith

JANUARY 3, 2025

OneQode provides low-latency, high-performance Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for the digital services of tomorrow. The process that lead to the finished design you see was relatively quick, although there were many refinements of the OQ logo mark.

Vectors

Creative Bloq

JULY 28, 2025

TOPICS Nvidia Ian Evenden Freelance writer Ian Evenden has been a journalist for over 20 years, starting in the days of QuarkXpress 4 and Photoshop 5. It’s enormous, can get hot and loud and shouldn’t be used on your lap, but it carries an excellent screen to complement its processing power. Visit our corporate site.

Photo Editing

Creative Bloq

JULY 20, 2025

The slippery slope to soulless Were already seeing the consequences of this mentality across the industry, from AI-driven advertising to machine-generated music , in the form of content that looks technically proficient but feels spiritually vacant. So not only will the quality suffer, so will the bottom line. Visit our corporate site.

Arts and Crafts

Its Nice That

JUNE 10, 2025

The result is a distinctive, digital-first mark: heavy, expressive, and paired with a hand-drawn icon,” the appearance of which continually shifts, forging a logomark that encapsulates the brand’s defiant tone of voice. Reading "Big Cartel’s big rebrand by."

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JUNE 22, 2025

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Graphic Design

Design Shack

AUGUST 12, 2025

Merry Christmas Sale Banners Ad Templates A collection of social media templates ideal for designers, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to advertise on social media during the festive season. Whether you’re announcing new arrivals, advertising sales, or featuring customer reviews, these templates can help increase your visibility.

Templates

Creative Bloq

JULY 16, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS Colour Tom May Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50th Greatest Designers , was released in June 2025. Visit our corporate site.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Bloq

JULY 28, 2025

Sign in here Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Fine Art

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 4, 2025

She is now the lead designer at indie publishing house Paper Sky Design, where she collaborates with a global roster of authors, voice actors and digital creators. As an example, many companies wish to hire a graphic designer but expect them to do motion design, 3D design, video editing, UX/UI design, marketing and advertising.

Internet and Software Development

Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock What's it like being a creative freelancer in 2025? For many freelancers, 2025 has brought an amplification of the traditional feast-or-famine cycle, with longer dry spells followed by intense periods of activity. In 30 years of freelancing, I've never known it this bad.

Freelance

Creative Bloq

JUNE 8, 2025

If youre not working digitally, you cant identify a colour using Photoshop, but you can try to see the colour more objectively by separating it from its environment. Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Using the eyedropper in Photoshop shows theres a tint to it.

Internet and Software Development

Creative Bloq

JULY 12, 2025

We rarely end up using the light tables since most of our work is done digitally using our iPad Pros and Clip Studio Paint. This content originally appeared in ImagineFX magazine, the worlds leading digital art and fantasy art magazine. For Creative Bloq, she mostly writes about digital art and VFX. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

Animation

Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2025

View more from Culture + Lifestyle Anna Mills’ bespoke lettering for musicians balances rough edges, offbeat kerning, ink bleeds and wobbly lines 3 days ago Work Graphic Design.

Art