#creative-process

#creative-process

I've been a passionate creator of monsters and otherworldly beings since I was old enough to pick up a crayon. While I'm a mild-mannered graphic designer by day, I explore the worlds of darker creatures by night. For many years, I thought my art had to look like everyone else's to be successful. I started by colouring at Image Comics in the 1990s and went almost exclusively into comic-based digital work for many years after.

Blame George Orwell, who in 1946 famously published "Why I Write," an essay contending with the motives of "political purpose" and "aesthetic enthusiasm," which fueled his career, even while noting that the decision to put pen to paper is in some ways inexplicable. "Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness," Orwell wrote.

As designers, we often talk about color, layout, or typography and we generally think or imagine in moods for instance 'clean,' 'dreamy,' 'grunge,' but AI doesn't understand ambiguity.

Design systems serve as the comprehensive rulebook for user interface design, providing a shared language, reusable components, and clear guidelines for efficient collaboration.

To create a unique visual language for each animated piece, Tala can find herself starting out on a project in a number of different ways.

Randy Douthit has found a way to transform professional challenges into sources of creative energy rather than depletion. His work delivers unexpected rewards.

Stenson emphasizes emotional perception through animals in his carvings, portraying the sweet slyness of a fox or a charming bear proud of its fresh catch.

"The immediate thing that hit me once I started bringing clips onto the timeline was just how buttery smooth it all was."

One of the best use cases that creatives have found for AI is getting over the fear of the blank page (or empty InDesign file). Sometimes you just need a few suggestions to get the creative engine running.

Designers have always been problem-solvers. But until recently, we were often boxed into solving parts of problems - the visuals, the flow, the usability.

The result is both a visual and emotional journey, seamlessly blending art and music into one cohesive experience.

Without understanding AI tools’ inner workings, you risk frustration and subpar results. Mastering foundational principles transforms your collaboration with this technology.

David Gentleman, renowned for his expansive career in art, offers an insightful perspective on creativity and artistry through his latest book, Lessons for Young Artists.

Field Notes' one-day-only film festival celebrates the intentionality behind their quarterly notebooks, showcasing short films that reflect their ethos of creativity and tangible tools.

Spark believed herself wired into a supernatural process happening within all things, sensing knowledge beyond normal channels and experiencing events she wrote about.

In 2020, I was 37 feeling conflicted about returning to the art world, yet the only way to make a decent living out of art is by operating in the high-end market.

Portland composer Judy A. Rose feels she's just beginning her journey, despite her work being premiered and published, and remains modest about her achievements.

I forgot about that song! I need to write it down. What would be your dream setlist? 'Cos that would actually help me a lot.

Celine's journey from a struggling playwright to an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker illustrates how past experiences can profoundly influence creative storytelling.

AI can visualize the final frame, allowing creators to see stunning pre-production designs with unprecedented accuracy before filming, enhancing the artistic process.

the collaboration between director and subject takes on a fraught and delicate dynamic, defined by continuous negotiation between creative intentions in conflict as often as they overlap.

"I believe the insistence on blurbs has become incredibly damaging to what should be our industry's ultimate goal: producing books of the highest possible quality," Manning wrote.

A well-developed storyboard or previs sequence isn't just about planning shots - it's about ensuring... that everyone... understands the visual language and spatial logic of each scene.

Deep research tools are invaluable for exploring niche topics, analyzing trends, and summarizing complex ideas while saving time and improving productivity.

Using a mix of shape sizes creates a harmonious character design that captivates viewers, making the overall composition dynamic and engaging without monotony.