We wanted to post this today to get across our story and journey so far to our followers, ongoing visitors, and our new visitors, and tell you where we are as a company, and how we can help you out with getting your creative voice out there for the globe to see. We really appreciate everyone that has submitted their own t-shirt design, and the others who are waiting for approve we are gradually working our way through everyone, so please don’t get discouraged that we have not accepted...
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All creative individuals want their work to be seen on a regular basis, and be recognised for their creative talents. This is the case for all creative pursuits, whether you’re a freelancer, student or professional, it is key that you keep a blog of your own work. We will be discussing why this is important and why keeping a blog can benefit you, your skills and your work’s exposure. So Why Should I Start A Blog Its paramount that you get your creative pursuits ‘out there’ for people to...
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Earlier today we tweeted about the launch of Amazon Art and we wanted to drill down to our readers what this means for the art community as a whole and a short explanation of what is Amazon Art. We’re extremely excited about the news and I am sure you guys are as well. So, what is Amazon Art? It’s basically Amazon’s new art section that showcases 40,000+ pieces (I know) of art from 150 of the top galleries in America. It’s an impressive showcase including a lot of high...
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A business card is an essential piece of kit that could get you noticed from the crowd, for it can attract potential clients to look at your work further, and get them interested in you and your line of work. Whatever industry your in, it’s always important to have a well designed and thought out business card, that is easy to read and discover what you do. It reflects you and your companies brand, so it’s design needs to be thought about in detail. This is all well and...
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There are hundreds of blogs and eBooks out there that describe ways of gaining more traffic but none (that we could find), give you the information and tips on increasing more traffic to your portfolio! The blog posts which we found were too generic and none told you about targeting traffic to your portfolio, which a lot of creatives crave. It may be because it’s often considered hard to obtain traffic to portfolios as they normally lack keyword rich content, as it’s mainly images. Without relevant engaging content (we’re...
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We always see their work, their websites and social media outlets, but have you ever wondered what your favourite artist, corporation, designer, animator, or photographer’s studio looks like, and how they go about their daily creative habits? Once a week, we will be featuring a few selected artists or corporations and their workspaces, and what makes them tick. Today’s post shows the pop artist legend that is Sir Peter Blake and his unique studio, Pixar’s wonderfully playful and creative offices and Francis Bacon’s rather different studio. Before we begin,...
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Today’s inspiration post is all about Graphic Design. Including some great typographic, branding and logo designs. We’ve carefully searched the Internet for some great projects from around the world which showcases some great artists and designers! We particularly like the work of Tien-Min Liao, who has created some handmade type by just using her hands, which is shown below. We have recently changed the way t-shirts are approved within our website, and have released a new voting platform. All you have to do is upload your artwork to us...
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We’ve been working hard in the background developing something which is really exciting and very cool – a new feature to the Graphic Tide site. We’ve listened to feedback, researched what our new and existing customers really want and found ways to improve the ‘typical’ t-shirt buying and selecting process. We’ve been building and thinking of various prototypes and ideas to push the clothing sector to the next level and we think now is the time to do that, putting t-shirts at the forefront. So why do we think...
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A freelancer’s portfolio, psychical and online, is the most valuable thing for a freelancer. It’s what clients want to see, and what is a part of you and your brand identity. But do you feel that your portfolio just isn’t cutting it? It could be your getting the wrong sort of work or work you don’t like doing, and want a change? Let’s outline some common portfolio pitfalls, what types of work should be there and how much to add. If you’re reading this and you don’t have a...
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On top of our Freelancer’s Fortnight, here on Illustration Inspiration we post the most current and eye catching illustrations on the web, as an inspiration and a resource for you. In this week’s Illustration Inspiration blog post, we’re featuring the addictive work of ‘Mydeadpony’, the great portrait drawings of Vince Low, and Jesús Prudencio’s fantastic film posters of cars! We scan the web for the best designs, illustrations and art that can fuel your creativity and imagination. Each image is from it’s source so you can delve into an...
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