Not Photoshop

Want a doll for Christmas? How about one of these -- some of the most incredible art work and craftsmanship I've ever seen!. I mean, I can't hardly believe this guy's work ... I think you'll be amazed too! November 15, 2011

Photoshop Madness Holidays

The holidays are upon us and chances are there will be a need for some holiday inspiration. OH NO ... time for some Photoshop Madness to try locating some decent resources! October 30, 2011

Personalize iPhone Cases

Uncommon has partnered with artist community RedBubble, enabling members to personalize iPhone cases with their designs -- RedBubble received more than 7,000 original designs by independent artists worldwide in just four days October 22, 2011

Designing Women: Jane Seymour

Our Designing Women issue is usually dedicated to women in the visual arts world. And this one deserves our extra attention and admiration. Art, drama, and Golden Globe / Emmy levels should be enough. But sharing with and benefiting children takes Jane way over the top! February 25, 2011

LightFrame Digital Photos

We just showed you a tutorial on how to make your own frames, but here's an app that does the chores much better and faster -- and with real style December 24, 2010

Creative tidbits 1012-08

I've been too busy for another update for a while -- but here are some interesting links I had accumulated over the past few weeks : December 8, 2010

Illustrator Drawing: Art tools

This is an easy beginners' tutorial featuring numerous techniques in Adobe Illustrator -- drawing art supplies -- a pencil, triangle ruler and paint brush using illustrator vector tools... by Ainsley Bevis of Bloom Design November 29, 2010

Zen Artist for iPad

Many are calling Zen Artist "the most beautiful brush paint tool in the world." It features 12 Zen Textures like months of a year, 4 Zen BGM like seasons, 3 Zen Sound Effects, 60 Zen Colors for 4 seasons, Support for Google Image Search and Photo Library and much more. November 26, 2010

Make cool 3D Product Shots

Box Shot 3D is a powerful utility that renders 3D shapes using provided images. Box Shot 3D allows you to render software boxes, book covers, magazines, CD, DVD and Blu-Ray boxes, cans, bottles, mugs, bags and much more -- with no 3D-knowledge November 25, 2010

David Lance Goines: 40 years of Posters

Thanks to the new book tracing four decades of stunning posters from David, I have the distinct pleasure of idolizing yet another of my most-admired contemporary graphic designers. Everyone who loves the visual arts needs this ... November 1, 2010