Graphic Elements and Illustration

When Shauna Scott sent me this collection, I said "Oh no! Not another vector clip art collection!" Fortunately, what I discovered is a rare collection of knock-out Adobe Illustrator vector art that definitely deserves a serious look. May 31, 2010

Ten types of GREEN type

10 excellent examples of using type and typography design with color to send visual, verbal and subliminal messages ... and the color is GREEN! April 13, 2010

Photo color, space, time, illustration

Ten examples of superb photo retouching and manipulation using Photoshop, color, shape, form, motion, time, place, space, to evoke emotion, passion and exciting visual imagery. A wonderful collection of graphic arts talent to learn from. March 30, 2010

Designing Women: Simulating Life

Welcome to the 15th Annual "Designing Women" edition of DTG in celebration of Women's History Month... here are some outstanding talents in the graphic design field... enjoy the ride February 26, 2010

Type is more than letters

When is typography more than just letters, fonts and faces? When it's used in the illustration process as bendable, foldable, curvable, and moldable. These are superb examples of typographic illustration December 29, 2009

Drew Struzan: legend in movie posters

You may not know who Drew Struzan is, but you know his work. He's the genius behind popular movie posters and a true master of this generation's painter / illustrators September 26, 2009

Visions echo from Tehran

Sareh Khajehnouri is an artist currently based in Washington DC. Her extraordinary visions echo her native background in Tehran, Iran. Her advertising design sparkles, but her photo-illustration reveals a subtle yet striking depth in visual exploration. Don't miss the works of Sareh Khajehnouri August 7, 2009

If you can dream it ...

Michael Campbell is the skill and vision behind our "Photo to Painting" tutorial, and once you see this, you'll be convinced that magic exists and dreams do come true. Visit the studio of photographer and digital artist Michael Campbell August 7, 2009

Amy Dresser extraordinary photo retouching

If you'd like to see some extraordinary photo retouching, and spactacular photo-illustration, go no further than the studios where photography takes on a whole new meaning. Of course, we're talking about the studios of Amy Dresser August 7, 2009

Laura Smith

Fabulous illustrations; classic color palettes; soft texturing; stylish drawings -- posters, stamps, ads, billboards for some of the most prestigious clients in the world -- we cannot say too many good things about Illustrator Laura Smith August 7, 2009