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illustration commissioning

How to commission better illustration

By Nick Carson

Illustration Work with illustrators to create standout visual identities.

Free textures: Pixar

Free textures: Where to get 3D textures for your artwork

By Kerrie Hughes

3D Find free textures for your 3D art.

Logo designs for Starbucks, Wikipedia, Google, London 2012, Pepsi and 7-Eleven

Logo design: Everything you need to know

By Nick Carson, David Airey

Logos Master the art of branding with our guide to logo design.

Social media tips

Social media tips: Unmissable advice for artists and designers

By Tom May

social media These professional social media tips will help you gain work this year.

Garry Pye

From playtime to profit – how I turned my animation hobby into a profitable business

By Garry Pye

Animation Turning my passion into a full-time job.

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How to design for the music industry: 4 expert tips

By Rosie Hilder

Create stunning music animations with this pro advice.

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How to take commissions: The dos and don'ts

By Tom May

Freelance Pro tips on how to take commissions successfully.

Sell 3D assets online

How to sell your 3D assets online

By 3D World staff

3D Pro tips for success selling your work online.

10 tips for building a killer portfolio website

By Jonathan Brealey

Portfolios Create a portfolio website that stands out from the crowd.

Illustration of man waving at people on his computer screen

How to host a virtual event: 10 expert tips

By Tom May

Lifestyle Make your virtual event a success.

Pencil shading

Pencil shading techniques: 5 expert tips

By Timothy Von Rueden

Art Learn a range of pencil shading techniques and how to execute them.

concept artist

How to become a concept artist (and what to do once you've made it)

By Gary Evans, Donglu Yu

Career Make your dreams a reality.

Pencil drawing techniques

Pencil drawing techniques: Pro tips to sharpen your skills

By Creative Bloq Staff

Art Pencil drawing techniques for both graphite and coloured pencils.

HDR Light Studio

Top 5 studio lighting tips for 3D artists

By Mark Segasby

From pack shots to cars: the essential rules for a well-lit render.

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How not to live in creative isolation

By Simon Dixon

Career 4 things you can do to set yourself up for success.

3 ways freelancers can survive the crisis

By Craig Black

Lifestyle Actionable tips to help artists and designers.

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6 ways to make money from home as a creative

By Georgia Coggan

Creativity Top up your income from your living room.

Photoshop shortcuts

71 Photoshop shortcuts you need to know

By Creative Bloq Staff

Adobe Use Photoshop shortcuts to speed up your workflow.

Procreate paintover

How to do a basic paintover in Procreate: 6 top tips

By Adam Dewhirst

3D Create an eye-catching paintover in Procreate on the iPad.

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Kickstart your creative writing career with expert guidance

By Angelica Rosales

Career Learn how to bring your writing to life.