Tuesday, August 14, 2012

*Do you use pencils as much as you used to...

Do you use pencils as much as you used to?

Is that question too presumptuous?

Everything I did used to start with a pencil. About one quarter of my work still does. If graphic tablets like the ones we have now had been available when I started out, maybe 5% of my work would start with a pencil.

Scott Bakal - Creation of a Line - Part 2
The photos above are from an antique lingerie chest I bought at an auction the year I moved to Boston. I thought it was perfect to house different art materials and the top drawer contains all my penc...
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*We all need someone to hear us and pass ...

We all need someone to hear us and pass it on.

A few good tips.
7 Tips for Writing Headlines That Pop in a Journalist's Inbox :: PR News
Don\'t be obscure or too clever with your headlines and subject lines, says The In-House Writer\'s Andrew Hindes.
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Monday, August 13, 2012

*If you work with nonprofits, pass this on...

If you work with nonprofits, pass this on.
HOW TO: Get Your Nonprofit Started on Pinterest
When Mashable first started buzzing about Pinterest in December 2011, I took a quick look at the site and thought to myself, "Shopping, crafters, and foodies. Not relevant to the vast majorit...
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*There is no 'failsafe' method of design...

There is no 'failsafe' method of design.

Reality may wag it's tail, but it's always ready to 'tear you a new one' with no warning.

So, you've got to be ready to move quickly, to start over and occasionally to walk away

youtube.com - Chip Kidd is a writer and graphic designer in New York City. His book jacket designs for Alfred A. Knopf (where he has worked since 1986) have helped spawn a revolution in the art of American book packaging...
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*You'll never get an estimate right if you...

You'll never get an estimate right if you think you're selling an image.

Always help a client understand that buying the usage they actually need saves them money.
15 Questions and Strategies for Illustrators to Properly Estimate
Reps Simone Friend & Beth Johnson of Friend + Johnson share questions and strategies illustrators can use to create an accurate estimate for clients.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012

*Way cool Wacom!*

Way cool Wacom!

youtube.com - In this hour long webinar you will learn about the new features of Wacom's new Intuos5 Pen Tablet, as well as how to take advantage of these new features in your favorite programs like Adobe Photoshop...
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*Book cover?* *Album cover?* *Cover what?...

Book cover? Album cover? Cover what?
Has Kindle Killed the Book Cover?
How designers are responding to e-readers
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*Are you a decorator or are you an architect...

Are you a decorator or are you an architect?

Do you understand the structure of design or are you just coloring inside the lines?

Does the form you end up with have anything to do with the content you're communicating?
5 types of photos that make for strong photo essays, audio slideshows | Poynter.
Standing for journalism, strengthening democracy | Journalism training, media news & how to's
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