*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.

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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. View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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*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... View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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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 CHIP KIDD - OFFSET 2009 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... View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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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. View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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*Way cool Wacom!*

Way cool Wacom! INTUOS5 NEXT GENERATION TABLET 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... View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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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 View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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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 View or comment on Alfred Ingram's post » Google+ makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Learn more. Join Google+

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