Published inUX CollectiveWhat is this “shape design” thing?A look at shape design applied to graphical illustrations.Apr 28, 2021318Apr 28, 2021318
Published inUX CollectiveIllustration Teardowns: Refactoring Old WorkWe all hate to look at our old work. Yuk! Blech! But as songwriter’s say “it’s all in the rewrite”!Apr 27, 20212741Apr 27, 20212741
The Riso Razzle Dazzle EffectAn interesting use for the well-known Risograph grainy texture effect applied to IllustrationApr 7, 202151Apr 7, 202151
Illustration Teardowns: How much facial detail should we be using today in illustrations?From silhouettes to cartoon-styled to highly detailed portraiture — which approach is most effective for today’s online reader?Mar 28, 202159Mar 28, 202159
My Svelte & Sapper Power NotesNotes on my journey into the lands of Svelte and Sapper…Jun 13, 20207Jun 13, 20207
Thumbtack’s Illustration RefreshA Q&A interview with illustrator Krystal Lauk on Thumbtack’s fresh new illustration style…Jul 18, 20193622Jul 18, 20193622
Figure Drawing Resources for Those That Can’t Go to an AtelierA look at some wonderful available resources on the web for those trying to learn figure drawing without access to classroom instruction…Aug 10, 20185503Aug 10, 20185503
The Simplest Photoshop Brush Tut Ever!Having no understanding of how Photoshop’s brush settings work, is like cooking on a stove that offers no knob to adjust the size of the…Mar 16, 2018216Mar 16, 2018216
Illustration Teardowns: Bay Area IllustratorsAs a resident of the Bay Area, I’m excited to present to you some of the area’s finest illustrators…Mar 4, 20188724Mar 4, 20188724
Illustration Teardowns: Japanese IllustratorsFrom medieval scrolls to woodblock prints to modern Manga, Japanese illustration has always taken the viewer to whimsical and magical…Feb 15, 20187973Feb 15, 20187973
Illustration Teardowns: Background DetailsWe’ve looked at the big picture in Layouts, and purposeful details in Focal Point. Let’s discuss adding details that don’t get in the way…Feb 4, 20182Feb 4, 20182
Illustration Teardowns: French IllustratorsFrench illustrators got that certain je ne sais quoi that takes viewers to a magical place…Jan 25, 20184Jan 25, 20184
Illustration Teardowns: Matteo BertonA look at the amazing illustrator from Bologna Italy…Jan 20, 2018Jan 20, 2018
Big Brands Using Illustration in 2019A look at big brands using illustration in their products and on the web in 2018 and now 2019 too…(note the 2020 updated post is here)Jan 19, 20186Jan 19, 20186
Illustration Teardowns: ShorthandsA look at shorthand techniques used to capture visual ideas quickly…Jan 15, 20182Jan 15, 20182
Illustration Teardowns: LayoutA look at layout and composition, framing and angles, and other things that make an illustration appealing…Jan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018
Illustration Teardowns: Film Noir StyleIn this article we move from lighting effects to an examination of noir style illustrations which are, in fact, known for use of dramatic…Dec 31, 20172Dec 31, 20172
Illustration Teardowns: Lighting TechniquesLet’s explore lighting techniques that can be applied to illustrationDec 23, 2017Dec 23, 2017
Illustration Teardowns: Conceptual DevicesLet’s explore some conceptual devices used in illustration…Sep 26, 20173Sep 26, 20173
Illustration Teardowns: Focal PointLet’s explore the design principle of focal point, applied to illustration…Sep 14, 2017Sep 14, 2017