Let's face it: Mondays are a drag for a lot of us. We're still recovering from the weekend (aren't those supposed to leave us feeling rested?) which means...

It's sad to say, but a lot of designers neglect their own portfolio sites. They spend all of their time working on client projects rather than their own...

Packaging design is a specialized area of graphic design, one that carries its own guidelines and best practices. The goal of a package is to make the...

The Steampunk style has been a part of fantasy and science fiction artwork and literature for a few years now. Some proponents insist on keeping it entirely...

Landscapes aren't necessarily the first thing that come to mind when one thinks of vector artwork. After all, landscapes are often very nuanced and hold a...

Red is a very powerful and strong color. It's associated with a variety of things, from courage and bravery to warnings and danger. It's also, of course,...

Dragon myths date back at least a few millennia. They come from a wide variety of cultures: Chinese, Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and European. As a...

When most people think to create a portrait, Illustrator isn't the first program that comes to mind. Photoshop, sure. Pencil and paper, definitely. Even...

If you're a book lover, you may have noticed that the vast majority of book-related websites out there leave a bit to be desired when it comes to design and...

The eyes have long been considered the windows to the soul. Photographers often try to focus on a subject's eyes as a way to add depth and emotion to a...

Book covers can be incredibly creative design projects. They can also be wildly challenging when compared with many other types of designs. A cover has to...

With World War II now more than sixty years ago, it's easier to appreciate the propaganda posters of the era for their artistic merit. Allied posters of the...