Have you ever seen those punch hole effects in music videos or fashion commercials? They’re so cool and give the final video that old-school, vintage feel and sometimes the transitions are so quick, you barely notice them, but it looks so natural and real, like an old film camera. If you’re looking for some free […]
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How to Work With a Manager That Doesn’t Understand Graphic Design
Can you make it pop? Can you make our logo bigger? Could you bold everything? If you’re a designer that works for non-creatives then you have probably heard these infamous lines before. When you put a non-designer in charge of giving feedback or final approval on a creative piece, things can often go wrong. The […]
Continue readingHow to Make and Sell Canva Templates
Creating and selling digital products is a great way to add a passive income stream to your monthly budget. What’s ideal about these types of products as opposed to hand crafted items is that you only need to make them once and you do not have to worry about inventory or mailing cost. There are plenty […]
Continue readingHow to Create Christmas Cards in Canva
Sending holiday cards is still a holiday tradition that so many people love! Receiving and hanging cards around their homes for the holiday season is still a joyous moment of the holiday season, but times have changed over the past few years. Nowadays you can even send digital cards for your friends and family to […]
Continue readingDESIGN TRENDS TO EXPECT IN 2021
2020 has been a very odd year for creatives in all industries. Creatives everywhere have had to adapt or die so to speak. The world has been jettisoned into online everything. Distance learning, working from home, tele-docs, shopping, and entertainment has all had rapid growth due to the pandemic. This has translated to design as […]
Continue readingFREE Calendar Templates for 2021
We all need a way to keep track of important dates, events, and to-dos. But we also want something fun and inspiration to look at. A calendar that is functional and decorative will keep you organized, especially if you’re a freelancer or working from home. You will be more eager to tackle your goals for […]
Continue readingHow to Create and Sell Watercolor Clipart
Creating realistic watercolor clipart can be done in tons of different ways. You have the option of either uploading a painting done on a physical canvas or painting from scratch using digital platforms that give your photograph the watercolor effect. To create your watercolor clipart, you can easily employ either of these options. However, if […]
Continue reading10 LIQUID ANIMATION TUTORIALS FOR MOTION GRAPHICS ARTISTS
Liquid animations are perfect for adding a unique look to your project and they’re great for emitting a fun, animated feel! If you are looking to emulate a liquid style in your next project then you are in luck. We have found 10 motion graphic tutorials to help you make a splash with your project. […]
Continue reading45 Amazing Material Textures
Textures are a vital component in many art forms. This is true of images, videos, games, prints, and web designs. Finding the right texture to add depth, intrigue, or to use as the perfect backdrop is challenging. With so many patterns, colors, and designs to choose from, it can be hard to even know where […]
Continue readingFree Holiday Card Templates Roundup
It’s that time of year again. Tis the season for sending holiday cards to clients and loved ones. A holiday card can be a great marketing tool to win or promote to new clients as well. Even though we want to send that special card it doesn’t mean we have the time to make It […]
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