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  • 7 Projects to Commemorate the 8th Anniversary of David Bowie's Death
    Illustration

    7 Projects to Commemorate the 8th Anniversary of David Bowie's Death

    We pay tribute to the legendary British singer with a selection of projects in which he is the protagonist. David Bowie left us 8 years ago, but his legacy is still present in many aspects of our lives. For example, Domestika students and teachers use his image on many occasions to carry out their projects. To commemorate the eighth anniversary of his death, we have compiled 7 projects that have Bowie as a protagonist. Enjoy them and we hope they will serve as inspiration for your creations.

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  • Essential Care: Storage and Washing of Handmade Pieces
    Craft Teacher

    Essential Care: Storage and Washing of Handmade Pieces

    Marie Castro, a renowned content creator specializing in crochet, has earned her place in the world of handicrafts with a unique focus on crochet, combining her passion for this technique with influences from fashion, music, and travel. To keep her precious handmade pieces in perfect condition, Marie shares some important storage and washing practices.

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  • 9 Types of Camera Lenses
    Photography

    9 Types of Camera Lenses

    Explore the diverse world of photography with our guide to 9 types of camera lenses, and elevate your skills to capture every moment with precision and creativity. Photography is the art of freezing moments in time, creating visual stories that transcend the boundaries of the present. It's about capturing the essence of a fleeting moment and immortalizing it in a frame. To achieve this, one needs the right tools, and in the world of photography, lenses are the heroes that shape your visual narrative.

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  • A Guide to Tufting Guns and Choosing Your Perfect Match
    Craft

    A Guide to Tufting Guns and Choosing Your Perfect Match

    Dive into this quick guide to tufting guns and discover your ideal companion for projects that align with your creativity. In the captivating world of textile artistry, a tufting gun acts as a magic wand. Tufting, a craft where yarn or thread is pushed through a fabric base to create patterns or textures, becomes much easier and faster with this secret weapon. Picture it like this: the tufting gun does the heavy lifting by punching or pushing the yarn through the fabric, creating loops or cut piles on the surface. It's like a shortcut to bring our artistic ideas to life. Depending on the type of tufting gun, we can make different textures, patterns, and even change the height of the yarn on our masterpiece.

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  • Top 7 Free AI Prompt Generators
    Marketing

    Top 7 Free AI Prompt Generators

    Boost efficiency with these free tools that help you generate detailed prompts, AI-generated images, and explore various artistic styles. Welcome, curious mind, to the world where words meet technology, and creativity gets a digital boost! In this ever-evolving landscape, we're still getting used to a world where a simple sentence can conjure an image before our eyes. The capabilities of AI are truly mesmerizing, especially when it comes to generating detailed prompts, AI-generated images, and exploring various artistic styles. Today, let's dive into the top 7 free AI prompt generators that are revolutionizing the way we approach creativity.

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  • Free Download: Color Selection Guide
    Illustration

    Free Download: Color Selection Guide

    Colors define the aesthetic of your illustrations and designs, that's why choosing between an infinite array of tones and hues can be such a difficult process for many creators. Maybe limiting your options by creating or following a given palatte can help you get started! Learn how to choose your color selection palette with our free guide.

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  • Understanding and Creating Narrative Poetry
    Writing

    Understanding and Creating Narrative Poetry

    Explore the beauty of narrative poetry, learn about its characteristics and types, and discover how to craft captivating stories through verse. Welcome, poetry lovers, to the magical world of narrative poetry! If you've ever been captivated by stories told in verse, you're about to embark on an exciting journey. Today, we unravel the secrets of narrative poems, exploring their essence and providing you with the keys to create your own poetic tales. Let's dive in and explore the wonders of crafting stories through the artful use of words.

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  • The Best 4 Plotting Tools for Writers
    Writing

    The Best 4 Plotting Tools for Writers

    Looking for the best plotting tools to enhance your book writing process? Explore our curated list of 4 top-rated tools that will help you plot your next masterpiece. Greetings, fellow writer! In the realm of novel writing the path is diverse, and the tools are as varied as the stories themselves. In his course, Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life, Grant Faulkner generously shares four essential plot tools that can shape your narrative and infuse it with depth and excitement.

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  • How To Write A Song In 4 Steps
    Music & Audio

    How To Write A Song In 4 Steps

    Writing music can be a powerfully creative and fulfilling experience. Whether you're an aspiring songwriter or simply looking to express yourself through music, this guide will walk you through the process in four easy steps. By understanding songwriting basics, finding inspiration, creating a song structure, crafting meaningful lyrics, and composing a melody, you'll be on your way to creating your very own masterpiece.

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  • 28 Thoughtful Journal Prompts
    Writing

    28 Thoughtful Journal Prompts

    Do you need help with your journaling? Is it becoming stale? Maybe your life isn't that interesting to begin with...! If that is the case, some prompts (journal writing ideas) might help you make writing on your notebook or phone the most entertaining part of your day. It might sound depressing, but that's a start!

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  • 8 Fonts for Logos That Will Inspire You
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    8 Fonts for Logos That Will Inspire You

    Looking for the perfect typeface for your logo? Discover 8 inspiring fonts that will take your logo design to the next level. When making a new logo for our brand, there are several factors that are very important to take into account. Some of them are more striking, such as color and shape, and others may go unnoticed. One of the most relevant features of a logo is the typography. There are countless types of fonts and, if we do not have much idea of graphic design, we may think that choosing the right one is as easy as choosing the one you like the most. But the font says a lot about your brand, it has to be in tune with what you are selling and with the public you are addressing, that is why it is essential not to take this decision lightly. In this article, we are going to share with you some of the best fonts for logos. Discover them and pick the one that best suits your brand. Raleway

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  • Free Download: How To Draw Manga Eyes
    Illustration

    Free Download: How To Draw Manga Eyes

    Do you consider yourself a Weeaboo, an Otaku, or a, so called, Wapanese? Are you looking to become one? This article doesn't go into such depths but it might get you started in your path to ostracization. Sour joking aside...! You will learn how to draw the vibrant manga eyes you've always wanted to draw (for whatever ostracizing reason...!) following these simple steps:

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  • Top 7 Websites to Download Free 3D Models for Blender
    3D & Animation

    Top 7 Websites to Download Free 3D Models for Blender

    Looking for free 3D models for Blender? Discover 7 websites with a wide range of downloadable models to enhance your designs. Among the design programs for character animation, Blender is one of the best known on the market. There are several pages where you can find free 3D models for this software. Here are some options that will be very helpful. BlendSwap BlendSwap is a platform where artists share their 3D models for free. You can find a wide variety of models, from characters to scenery.

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  • 10 Main Artworks of Egyptian art
    Art

    10 Main Artworks of Egyptian art

    Discover the 10 Egyptian masterpieces that marked a civilization: a fascinating journey through ancient art and history. Greetings, art lovers! Today, we are inviting you to immerse yourself in a rich and timeless tradition that has left an indelible mark on human history. From majestic pyramids to intricate hieroglyphics, these ten works of art represent the pinnacle of Egyptian ingenuity. The Great Sphinx of Giza

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  • Free Download: 30 Visibility Prompts to Empower Self-expression
    Marketing

    Free Download: 30 Visibility Prompts to Empower Self-expression

    Unlock the power of your voice with a free guide by entrepreneur Lauren Currie, featuring 30 visibility prompts to inspire and empower self-expression. Your voice is a powerful tool waiting to be unleashed. We're excited to bring you an exciting opportunity: a free guide crafted by Lauren Currie, an entrepreneur and advocate for confidence, visibility, and power. This guide serves as your pathway to uncovering and amplifying your unique experiences, knowledge, insight, and stories.

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  • 8 Printmakers You Should Know
    Art

    8 Printmakers You Should Know

    Explore the captivating world of printmaking with these 8 famous printmakers. Printmaking is the process of creating artworks by printing on paper, fabric, wood, metal, or other surfaces. The sky is the limit (literally, perhaps...)! "Traditional printmaking" normally covers only the process of creating prints using a hand processed technique. So yes, a Canon Pixma "printer" doesn't count!

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  • 5 Essential Animation Books
    3D & Animation

    5 Essential Animation Books

    Boost your animation skills in 2024 with these must-read books. A curated list blending art, technique, and industry wisdom for animators. If you are an amateur or a professional animator, I'm sure you would benefit from some reading in general, and so maybe if you started with something familiar you might not fall asleep immediately! Let's learn how to read together! In all seriousness, I'm an animator myself so I speak from experience! These animation books will keep you at the edge of your seat the whole time (with the same bad posture you develop whilst animating for hours on end).

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  • Top 10 Projects Published in 2023
    Domestika

    Top 10 Projects Published in 2023

    Discover the ten projects best rated by the community published in 2023.. We are finishing the year, and it is time to take stock. There have been many good projects published in the community. These projects have not only educated us but also moved and inspired us. The great majority of the projects that have received the highest ratings from the community correspond to work done with what has been learned in the courses. Seeing how their authors have taken the time to explain and document the creative process is lovely. Thanks to all of you who share your projects with progress, joys, and challenges with the community. With this generosity, we achieve a more affluent community in collective knowledge. We encourage you to join and share your experiences with those who have not tried it yet. We leave you this link where you will see how easy and fun it is to publish your project: How to publish your project in Domestika. Thank you very much, let's get started.

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  • Essential Animation Shortcuts for Adobe Animate and Photoshop
    3D & Animation

    Essential Animation Shortcuts for Adobe Animate and Photoshop

    Designer Pablo Cuello shares the most popular shortcuts for animating with these two programs You don't need complicated tools to create impressive animations. By learning just a few tricks, you'll be able to simplify your design process and make frame-by-frame animations. In this blog post, designer and animator Pablo Cuello (@pablocuello) shares Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop’s most popular shortcuts, so you can save time when creating your next mesmerizing animation.

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  • 5 Creative Skills That Will Boost Your Career in 2024
    Domestika

    5 Creative Skills That Will Boost Your Career in 2024

    The world of employment is constantly evolving, and those looking to excel in creative careers must adapt and acquire new skills to stay relevant. As we approach 2024, it's the perfect time to explore innovative techniques that will boost your creative career. In this post, we'll uncover five key skills that will prepare you for the future and help you stand out in an ever-changing job market. 1. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

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