Entries by visualarts
Harmonizing Color for Comic Book Covers
Comic book artist, Keyla Valerio explains how to pick a palette, the importance of color profiles, & how to bring balance to your piece
How to Build a Professional Art Portfolio
From editorial and publishing to the entertainment & game arts industry, we’re going to explore the makeup of a head-turning art portfolio.
Pencils and Pixels; The Art of Tradigital Mixed Media
Illustrator & painter, Nate Sweitzer shares his process for using digital and traditional media to push your artwork in new directions.
Fundamentals of Still Life Drawing
Award-winning painter and illustrator, Brent Watkinson breaks down and demystifies the process and techniques of great still life drawing
Triadic Color Schemes
Brent Watkinson explains how the Triadic Color Scheme is one of the most powerful color palettes in the color wheel and a great implement for making images.
The Art of Loose Drawing
Bill Koeb unpacks the art of drawing loosely, or loose sketches, a feeling of fluidity, a sense of overall form and shape, and evidence of the motion of the artist’s body when they put lines to paper.
The Future of Reference for the Modern Illustrator
Francis Vallejo takes an in-depth look at how reference for artists will evolve over the coming years from 3D model art reference to AR tools.
Principles of Character Design
Concept art is the latest frontier in the evolution of visual arts. With the rapid advancement of digital technology, it’s never been easier to create imaginary worlds that feel stunningly real.
A Roundup to Find the Best Acrylic Paints
Cassandra Kim rounded up some of the most popular acrylic paint sets to put them to the test and determine the best buy for most artists.