How the Apple iOS store creates a murky path for software development Medibang Paint is a robust drawing and painting app. Since 2015, Medibang has offered free versions of their software on Apple iOS, Android and desktop. The app’s greatest strength has been its ease of use with a key emphasis on specialized tools for […]
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When I started my Total Babesville coloring book project, my main goal was just to finish the book. The book took ten months from start to finish. I had the final goal of selling it at Blythecon Brooklyn this past October. Originally, I drew a character for the Brooklyn Blythecon mascot contest. The winning
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This month I made my first set of pins that are based on an illustration from my upcoming coloring book. I picked one of the illustrations that I really liked and thought would translate easily as a pin. To create an enamel pin, there are a lot of rules you need to follow regarding prepping
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This year I attempted using my Samsung Tab Note Pro tablet as my primary tool for creating a coloring book. Apps like MediBang Paint make it possible to work on large files while reaping the benefits of working on a portable device. Not being shackled to a traditional computer helped with improving time management and
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Earlier this year, I suspended my regular contributions to this blog as an attempt to focus on completing a personal project. My initial intent in writing a blog was to connect with others and give me a space where I can talk about the progress of my personal projects. In a very short time
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In October, Serif released the Affinity Designer Workbook along with the launch Affinity Designer 1.5. The book is essential for beginners and seasoned vector art professionals. It covers the basics, tips for creating art, and the new featuresAffinity 1.5 offers. A heavy stocking stuffer The Workbook is over 400 pages and packed with tons of full-color art and
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Affinity is having a busy summer with lots of development and special offers to attract new users. Last week Affinity Photo celebrated turning “one”. With only one year in the digital-imaging arena, they have already claimed numerous awards and accolades. Happy birthday to you To celebrate their birthday, Affinity is offering 20% off the price of
Creating visual prototypes for web has always been a challenging process with everyday design software. In my search for a new alternative, I came across Sketch. Sketch is software that’s very simple and singular in its ability. It makes a strong case for software with a solitary function. In a very short period of time
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In March, both Google and Dwango announced they would free software collections by the end of the month. These industry giants decided to make their software free to use for everyone. Dwango even went one step further and is offering their award-winning animation software as open source for anyone to develop! Nik Collection Acquired by Google in
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This week, the Affinity line (Designer and Photo) announced they’re releasing their award-winning Mac software on Windows later this year. It’s wonderful to see new tools getting into the hands of more people and bridging platforms. There has been impressive growth in the numbers of new apps over the past two years. Software that doesn’t do
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