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Category Archives: Design
Why Style-Diversity Has Become A Necessity
by Oliver Wetter When I started out drawing and painting things were different. When posting to art communities back in 2002 you either did photo-manipulation or fantasy art. Never both. I believe this is still rooted in the fine art … Continue reading
Posted in Altpick, Art, Branding, Design, Illustrations, Tip
Tagged artistic expression, Gottfried Helnwein, milton glaser, Oliver Wetter
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Illustrator Caroline Tomlinson Dares to Be Ghost Girl!
Internationally acclaimed illustrator Caroline Tomlinson recently wrapped up her work in collaboration with Ghost Girl fragrances and famous fashion photographer Rankin. The advertisement includes both text and imagery in Tomlinson’s distinctive style. The full commercial and behind-the-scenes footage can be … Continue reading
Posted in Altpick, Art, Branding, Design, Illustrations, Photography
Tagged caroline tomlinson, Ghost Girl, Richard Salzman
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Richard Borge Explores the Outer Realms of Art
by Andreas von Buddenbrock Richard Borge has been working as a professional illustrator for over two decades, creating illustrations and videos with the help of drawings, handmade sculptures and found objects. He has a BA in Art & Communications from Concordia … Continue reading
Oliver Wetter’s New Client Guide To Illustration
by Oliver Wetter Before billions of users occupied the Internet, illustration was a specific business. That term only rung a bell if you were an art director, editor or a publisher. Today entrepreneurs and independent publishers can be anyone and this … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Design, Illustrations
Tagged caption, communication, contract, Daniel Bejar, guide to illustration, ideas, Ken Orvidas, Lara Odell, Leo Acadia, Lorenzo Gritti, Oliver Wetter, payment
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Photographer Zave Smith Has The Cure
by Zave Smith I love making people smile. My photographs have a strong element of energy and fun to them. This year, my New Year’s resolution was not to loose weight but to return to direct mail. I remember walking … Continue reading
Neale Osborne’s ‘The Castle of Desires’
In a storm-swept tavern in a village of yore, Cornelius, the secretive sorcerer’s apprentice, gives the unsuspecting Professor Gast a key – one with the power to unlock the doors of the magical Castle of Desires. Within its chambers are … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Illustrations
Tagged 1930s, California, castle of desires, Giveaway, Goodreads, halloween, historical hollywood, Neale Osborne, novel, sorcerer, UK
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Red Nose Studio Honors Chris Buzelli
I was recently asked by Chris Buzelli to create his portrait for the Society of Illustrators 57th annual. As many of you know, he just wrapped up his year as the annual chairman. I will be the first to admit that I am … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Design, Illustrations
Tagged 3-D, animation, Chairman, character design, chris buzelli, Chris Sickles, magnet reps, Red Nose Studio, RISD, Society of Illustrators
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