One can describe abstract art as bizarre, weird, avant-garde or just plain out there. No matter the description attributed to it, it cannot be denied that it is intrinsically unique. Form, shape and color or absence thereof all blend to create something often without obvious form, but upon further investigation reveal something truly wonderful. Glott [...]
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It seems like fantasy art has gone from geek to chic with the popularity of some recent films. Wizards, dragons, monsters, fairies and other mythical creatures once the fodder of the daydreaming doodler have become mainstream. If, like me, you need to indulge in a little sojourn into the realm of the unreal every once [...]
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There’s something innately frightening about zombies. Perhaps, it’s the fact that they are a reminder of the inevitable end magnified and twisted into a grotesque world of the unknown waiting for us all after we take the final dirt nap. Or maybe it’s the thought of becoming a mindless cannibal damned to walk the Earth [...]
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Ever since I saw Star Wars (Episode IV) as a wee young one at the Mann Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood I have been fascinated by Sci-Fi. I don’t know what exactly first got me hooked, maybe it was the laser spewing space ships, talking robots, the other worldly creatures or just the fantasy of [...]
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How many times have you been running around fragging your best bud in your favorite FPS and stopped to look at the surroundings? I’m guessing none, not often or just to see where you might get a better vantage point, but that’s okay, you’re not alone. The environment of the game is supposed to be [...]
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From crystal mountain lakes to the azure lagoons of the Pacific, Summer travelers flock to these locations to find some respite from the day’s heat. But no matter how clear the water, there is always a deep spot. A place where the bottom drops out from beneath your vulnerable bare feet into the cold dark [...]
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Tips on Seeing Your Designs Differently It happens to all of us at some point or another. You’ve been toiling over a design or illustration for countless hours and yet “something” seems off and you can’t quite put your finger on it. The problem is that after a certain amount of time your brain has [...]
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It’s been nearly three months since my original review and I’m happy to report that all is still well in Wacom land. Thanks to the felt nibs, PhotoDon protective film and my trusty SG2 from SmudgeGuard®, my frequently used Cintiq looks just as brand spanking new as it did the day it came out of [...]
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I first came across Rod’s work a few years back and was intrigued by the depth of his compositions. At first glance, the work is overtly colorful and well defined, but look a little closer and you are rewarded by detailed character filled landscapes. Rod is a London based illustrator & designer who has built [...]
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I was first contacted by Steve when he submitted a single piece of work for inclusion in the Illustration Art gallery here on Illustration Toolbox. Intrigued by his style, I headed over to his portfolio to have a look at some of his other work. Upon viewing a few more pieces, I decided that including [...]
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