Illustrators are always looking for ways to improve their workflows. Whether it’s the latest update to their favorite application, a more comfortable chair, or hiding a secret stash of art tools that the kids won’t find (done that), anything that streamlines the creative process will make for a more efficient and profitable business. One of…
One of the challenges with 3D software is generating a curved object, or bending existing geometry, as there are a variety of simple yet different approaches depending on the situation. I decided to create a short video that summarizes some different techniques for beginner and intermediate users of modo.
Here’s an overview of the creative process that was involved with a recent project. The client requested a flow diagram detailing how they supply electricity and fuel to mining and manufacturing companies in Ghana.
We all need to grow our skills to further our careers. But sometimes we can get a little overwhelmed with the number of software applications and techniques that are required to get the job done. So how do we know what to learn, and how do we learn it? Being a technical illustrator, I get…
Back in the early days of Photoshop, it seemed like every couch artist tried their hand at Adobe’s magical bag of tricks and did a fine job of creating “cool” artwork. I too failed to resist the temptation of applying certain fun filters in the program, “Find Edges” being a personal favorite. My first digital…
