Creative Bloq

JULY 25, 2025

But its still good to get advice, which is why weve asked childrens book illustrator Daniel WŁodarski, via our sister magazine ImagineFX, to offer 10 quick tips for getting started in Procreate if stylised illustration is your goal (the advice is universal too, especially No.9). The best iPad for drawing makes art approachable, too.

Illustration

Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

To me, it feels like it also emphasises the fact that each of the letters represents a band member, making this a logo design thats on the Money, Money, Money. The New Man logo The angular New Man ambigram logo still feels new today (Image credit: New Man) Turning the word Abba into an ambigram wasnt a huge leap of imagination, but New Man?

Branding

Creative Bloq

JULY 29, 2025

But here’s the good news: Procreate on iPad isn’t just powerful, it’s purpose-built for digital artists who want to get personal with their art – making it one of the best drawing apps on iPad. Using multiple light directions makes the object feel more embedded in the scene.

Artist

Creative Bloq

JULY 29, 2025

While aesthetics arent everything, I believe the best movie posters are ones that are worthy of displaying, and Tron: Ares new design is a prime example. With a stripped-back colour palette and simple, yet captivating visuals, the poster is bang on brand without feeling derivative, setting a new standard for sequel film poster design.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

Image credit: Vwei) Sometimes making fantasy art for video games can feel like alchemy, starting with a blank canvas and creating gold, of sorts. For example, I decided to place a brighter blue medicine bottle on the right of the table behind the character, in order to make the space around them feel more alive.’ ’ 10.

Art

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 4, 2025

You may like Learn to use visual language to convey mood with bestselling childrens book artist Tony DiTerlizzi How to publish your first manga (and survive the experience) 10 Procreate tips every aspiring illustrator should know For Professor Martin Salisbury, good drawing is at the heart of picture books. We were in charge of the process.

Artist

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 3, 2025

A key aspect will be understanding how to treat different types of material like glossy leather, soft fabric and shiny metals to make the character feel more realistic and visually appealing. It’s important that the pose feels natural yet fun and memorable, with a silhouette that remains clear and easy to read.

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

For example, if we want to make our characters consistent, or if we’re aiming to make everything readable, following an approach that’s been proven to work is often a good choice. A good practice is to draw a cast with strong differences in shape, silhouette and mannerisms. How did you find it?

Art

Booooooom

JULY 8, 2025

The good news is you don’t need to decode it all alone. I own or have tested every device on this list, and they’re a good representation of the range of options available, whether you’re a full-time professional illustrator or a budget-conscious graduate starting your career. Their displays just work.

Artist

Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

Details breathe life into artwork, making a scene feel immersive and believable. 10: Armour Painting signs of general wear and tear on a full suit of armour, such as dents, scratches, rust and dirt, is a good way to tell a visual story about the character who’s wearing it. Here’s how it works.

Textures

Creative Bloq

JULY 24, 2025

Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Comments (0) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Filmmaking

Creative Bloq

JULY 27, 2025

Creating digital environment art can feel overwhelming, especially when youre staring down at a blank canvas on a bright white screen, not sure where to begin. Between mastering brushes, layers, and lighting techniques, it’s easy to feel lost in the wealth of tools we now have at our fingertips. Here’s how it works.

Art

SpeckyBoy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Each memento is a reminder of good times. The feel of the paper, the elegant fonts , and the carefully selected color scheme tell a story. Weddings are joyous occasions that create fond memories. It’s one reason why we love to hang on to keepsakes from the day. Perhaps there’s no better keepsake than wedding stationery.

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 5, 2025

Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors. An architectural visualisation made in 3ds Max (Image credit: Autodesk / Rashed Abdullah) What makes good archviz? Good archviz often isn’t so much about architecture as it is about storytelling.

Architecture

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 7, 2025

if you like AI tools Web Design Wix Studio review: build professional-quality websites that dont immediately scream "template" Laptops Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro, 2024) review: is it any good for VFX artists? Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors. Value score: 4.5/5

Artist

We And The Color

JANUARY 25, 2025

Feeling Uninspired? These 10 Design Pinterest Accounts Will Ignite Your Creativity Ever feel like your creative well has run dry? These are thoughtfully curated boards, packed with innovative ideas, cutting-edge trends, and a whole lot of visual goodness. It happens to the best of us. You need a spark, a jolt of inspiration.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

It feels and looks like a premium monitor, and thats before we even get to the shiny panel thing on the front. All are customisable, good news if you want to have special preset features for sRGB or Adobe RGB workspaces. Design score: 4.5/5 What it does require, though, is a lot of space, because this is a big, chonky unit.

Arts and Crafts

We And The Color

APRIL 25, 2025

Geometric Poster Design Templates: Instantly Access 80 Stunning Vector Graphics Do you need a powerful visual but feel short on time or inspiration? Software Compatibility: Good news! Download from Creative Market Feel free to find other trending graphic design assets in the Templates section on WE AND THE COLOR.

Vectors

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While I don't believe most clients—at least not the good ones—are choosing AI over human illustrators, the industry has been quiet for over a year. Whether they're investing heavily in AI or being more careful with their budgets to see how things shake out, their creative departments may be the first to feel the pinch.

Illustration

Creative Bloq

JULY 16, 2025

It may be that some clients are really good and smart and can get to the answer pretty quickly. Then it kind of branches: going broad, making sure that we have a good understanding of the brand… Who are their competitors? They just didnt feel like part of that world. They just didnt feel like part of that world.

Branding

We And The Color

JUNE 23, 2025

They possess a spark of personality that can instantly transform a good design into an unforgettable one. Nicky Laatz herself often recommends leaning towards the PNG letters, and for good reason. Do you want to make the “O” a little bigger or tilt the “S” for a more dynamic feel?

Fonts

We And The Color

JULY 14, 2025

Design and Digital Interfaces: Designing with Aesthetic and Ethical Awareness – Book by Ben Stopher, John Fass, Eva Verhoeven, and Tobias Revell Buy the book from Amazon.com More Than Just Clicks and Swipes An interface feels simple. What feels like your own unfiltered experience is, in fact, a carefully curated reality.

Digital

We And The Color

JUNE 11, 2025

This typeface, designed by the talented folks at TanType, seems to have captured a unique energy that feels both nostalgic and incredibly modern. You see it in bold logos that feel friendly and authoritative at the same time. This creates a modern aesthetic that feels confident and grounded. It feels human.

Fonts

Creative Bloq

JULY 28, 2025

Subscribe now Trending Enter Brand Impact Awards AI in Focus Indie games Best iPad for Procreate Recommended reading Laptops The MSI Cyborg 15 AI might be affordable, but is it any good? This is great news for creative users, as it allows the use of HyperV virtual machines and BitLocker drive encryption. designed by Porsche?

Photo Editing

Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

The result is something that shows that its about intimacy, but doesnt feel too in your face. The result is a visual language that conveys technological sophistication without feeling cold, and approachability without trivialising its serious mission." How well do you know the NBA logos? Seen that adorable Tastefully Yours intro?

Branding

We And The Color

JULY 31, 2025

And don’t forget to follow WE AND THE COLOR on LinkedIn to get the latest design news. Start a Curated Creative Subscription Box What It Is A subscription box business involves curating and delivering a themed package of physical goods to subscribers on a recurring schedule. The time to monetize your muse is now.

Arts and Crafts

Design Beep

JUNE 12, 2025

Free Newspaper Mockup Make headlines with this attention-grabbing mockup designed specifically for important announcements and breaking news presentations. Understanding current typography, layout, and color trends in print media will help you choose and customize mockups that feel current and relevant. </p>

Advertising

We And The Color

JULY 7, 2025

This is the font that instantly makes you feel at ease. It’s more than just a set of characters on a screen; it’s a feeling. It feels handcrafted and human, yet polished and professional. These are not flaws; instead, they are intentional design choices that prevent the font from feeling sterile or robotic.

Fonts

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 6, 2025

Image: © Rob Redman) Our Verdict If you are on the hunt for a new pen display tablet, preferring a larger screen and higher resolution, you can’t go wrong with this. The screen is a joy, the colour accuracy is great and, bar a couple of small niggles, the overall experience is really very good. Jump To: Whats in the box?

Art

Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Its natural to feel a bit wobbly when your LinkedIn feed is full of posts about ChatGPT designing logos and Midjourney creating campaign visuals. Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors. Here’s how it works. Youre not alone. So the upsell has been significant.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JUNE 30, 2025

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Magazine

We And The Color

MAY 18, 2025

Or maybe you’re a designer aiming to master a new, powerful skill for creating professional vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator. Good news is on the horizon. Feel free to find other online courses for creatives on WE AND THE COLOR. The world of vector art is indeed captivating. All images Studio Posti.

Vectors

Creative Boom

JANUARY 20, 2025

It also gave him a chance to try out different software and ideas, giving him a good grounding for moving forward with up-to-date techniques and working to strict deadlines. Then when you feel like you're never going to be able to finish it and you're not getting anywhere, look back at how far you've come," he says.

Fine Art

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 6, 2025

This forces you into good habits such as breaking down the image into value groups, creating strong key lighting, and crafting well-defined forms, which can be difficult for a lot of beginner artists. Getting the first five or so ideas down on paper is beneficial, although in this case I already had a good idea of what I wanted to go for.

Art

Inkbot Design

JUNE 24, 2025

Well, not the good ones, anyway. ” A good designer will have compelling answers. Brands that treat everyone the same will feel impersonal and dated. Hand-drawn Elements: Gritty, tactile illustrations and textures that feel like a person, not a prompt, made them. Let's cut through the noise with some straight talk.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

JUNE 20, 2025

If the second and third axes go in opposite directions, then the action feels more dynamic. Specifically for a cover, making the character leap forward creates the feeling that they’re bursting towards the reader. You may remember Wolverine and the New X-Men breaking through the cover.

Art

SpeckyBoy

JUNE 23, 2025

Whether you’re making YouTube content , detailed tutorials, product promos, reels , vlogs, or title sequences, good animated typography can make the difference between flat and finished. The animations are clean and flexible, making them a good fit for corporate videos , YouTube intros, or tutorials. These templates solve that.

Templates