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Cutting-Edge Conference for Print and Digital Publishing
News: Written by Terri Stone on February 8, 2012
Whether you're looking for the latest tips on publishing to tablets and ebooks, want details on the upcoming Adobe Creative Suite 6, or just need tips to optimize your print workflow, PEPCON is the place. The conference takes place in San Francisco on May 14-16.
Download 3D Apps for Free
News: Written by Terri Stone on February 2, 2012
Digital Art Zone is giving away DAZ Studio 4 Pro, Bryce 7 Pro, Hexagon 2.5, and the 3D Photoshop Bridge from now until February 29, 2012.
Hand-Lettering Lovers, Rejoice
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 4, 2012
Lisa Congdon (known for her Collection a Day and her work as an illustrator/artist) is at it again. She's committed to creating and posting an example of hand lettering for every day in 2012.
Daily Drawings Reach One Thousand
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 27, 2011
Professional illustrator/designer Chris Piascik has drawn something every weekday for the last four years. The project has brought him personal and professional satisfaction, and soon there'll even be a book compiling all 1,000 of the daily drawings, many of which are heavy on type. Take a look.
Write Captions for Google Search Cartoons
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 23, 2011
Google is holding a cartoon captioning challenge a la the New Yorker. You can submit your own or just vote for others' captions.
(Relatively) Quick and Easy 3D Graphics
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 21, 2011
MotionStudio 3D is a new software program from Corel that helps you create 3D animations and motion graphics that you can export to use in video software or on the Web.
New Poser Now Available
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 20, 2011
If you draw and animate 3D figures, you've probably at least tried Poser. Now the software is available in two new configurations: Poser 9 and Poser Pro 2012.
You'll Want This Wacom Cintiq
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 14, 2011
While the new Wacom Cintiq 24HD display/tablet combo is pricey, its size offers unmatched flexibility for creatives who prefer to draw on their displays.
New Wacom Pen Creates Vector Copies While You Draw on Regular Paper
News: Written by Terri Stone on August 31, 2011
Wacom's new product, called "Inkling", is a digital pen and capture device that translates ink on paper into layered vector files.
New Mac OS, Lion, Causes Problems with Many Adobe Apps
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 21, 2011
Adobe has published a list of known issues its software has when running under the new Mac OS 10.7 (Lion).
Screenprinted Meta-Poster Tells You How to Screenprint a Poster
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 1, 2011
This handsome poster deserves a place on the wall of any fan of screen-printing or, for that matter, any designer or illustrator.
Brothers and Sisters, Get Up and Textify!
News: Written by Terri Stone on June 10, 2011
The online service and iPhone app Textify.it uses letters to paint a picture. You can control some parts of the conversion, but the results are more fun than for commercial projects.
FontHaus Enters Stock Photo and Vector Image Market
News: Written by Terri Stone on May 23, 2011
FontHaus has been an independent type seller for more than 20 years. Now it has brought its experience to stock photos and vector images in a new site, StockandFonts.com, where you can get 1,000 items for $199.
Corel's Painter 12 Is a Stunning Update
News: Written by Terri Stone on May 11, 2011
Painter has always been an outstanding program for artists. With this update to version 12, Corel thought outside the paint box and added new jaw-dropping capabilities. Plus, an interface revision makes the program more intuitive for people coming from the Adobe side of things.
Play the International System Of TYpographic Picture Education Game
News: Written by Terri Stone on May 10, 2011
Do you know Gerd Arntz? This German illustrator helped create a system of pictograms that is part of all designer's cultural heritage. Now you can learn about him in a free app for the iPhone and iPad.
New Illustrator Plug-In Makes Vector Creation & Editing Faster, Easier
News: Written by Terri Stone on May 6, 2011
VectorScribe, from Astute Graphics, comes in two versions: VectorScribe Designer, which costs about $65, and the even more powerful VectorScribe Studio, which costs $119. Both work with Adobe Illustrator versions CS3 through CS5.
Bring Out Your Wallet: Adobe CS5.5 Is Now for Sale
News: Written by Terri Stone on May 3, 2011
Find out which programs upgraded to 5.5 and how much it all costs.
Logo Inspiration
News: Written by Terri Stone on April 20, 2011
See how Michael Bierut turned to architecture, aural patterns, and human gestures when designing a logo for Miami's New World Symphony.
Free Icons Add a Hand-Drawn Look to Websites
News: Written by Terri Stone on April 13, 2011
These 247 icons in two sizes are free for both commercial and personal use.
Superhero Type to the Rescue!
News: Written on April 12, 2011
You can own this whimsical alphabet on paper, canvas, and as a t-shirt and hoodie.
