Creativity has been described as “a phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is created.” A story, a joke, an idea, a concept, a masterpiece – they all stem from creativity. Even something as simple as experimenting with a new recipe…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Work Exhibited (if You’re a Non-Professional Artist)
If you are an artist just starting out, or one who pursues art as a hobby and you wish to get your work exhibited, as a non-professional artist it can be rather difficult to know where to start! You’ve worked…
Read MoreHow Art Fuelled the Occupy Movement
Primarily protesting about social and economic issues, the occupy movement first became international news when protesters descended on Zuccotti Park in New York City to voice their discontent about the global financial crisis and the lack of legal repercussions. Their…
Read MoreTutorial Roundup: How To Draw People
A lot of people think to draw you have to be blessed with a divinely orchestrated talent. It helps, but this is not true! Creating art, especially learning how to draw people, is a learned skill! You just have to have…
Read MoreGetting Over My Fear of A Creative Drought
I’ve been a designer for almost my entire life, dating back to 28 years ago this coming weekend, when I made my first logo in a kitchen in eastern Ohio. For the better part of my career, I wrestled with…
Read More5 Ways to Combat Creative Blocks
As all creative people will know, there are times when you just can’t seem to focus on what you want to do; when all your creative juices have dried up and you’re left wondering what exactly is happening and how…
Read MoreDesigners Traits: 7 Characteristics Every Designer Must Have
A designer’s life is a tough one. Aside from being in constant pursuit of personal satisfaction with their work, they also have to gain the approval of their clients. These two all in all makes the job incredibly stressful. Not…
Read More25 of the Most Innovative Calendar Designs
Calendars are a great way to get organised and to keep track of the days. However, we usually see the same A4 design in the shops and it can get a bit boring and repetitive every year. Here, we take…
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