This week I'm doing something slightly different for my Net Picks post. Instead of curating a post around a theme, I am collecting images that have a similar color palette.
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When you are interacting online it's important to remember people put their work out there for critique and not for criticism (well, most people). Here is a short list of what to think about when critiquing someone's work or when you want to put your work out there for review:
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This week's Net Picks focuses on bright, cheery designs that call to Spring! Although we may not experience the dramatic change from winter to the rebirth of spring I can still appreciate what that change inspires! I love the colors of spring, the pastel to bright hues, lovely shades of green and warmer tones.
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Although I mainly use Adobe Illustrator to create my digital illustrations, I still want a more “natural” look instead of the sleek ,perfectly smooth edges you can achieve with vectors. I use a variety of methods to incorporate more texture into my vector work, both in Illustrator and in Photoshop.
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I love cute! I think that's why I decided to focus my illustration work towards the children's market. It's wonderful that there is so much variety nowadays for kids and adults alike that feature cute and cuddly characters!
This week's featured artist's all have delightfully cute styles!
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My daughter is crazy-in-love with cats. Not sure where she got this obsession from but her love must not be uncommon since there is an abundance of adorable designs out there.
Here are a few super cute cat designs I found on Pinterest.
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I'm sure many of you are still experiencing the typical cold weather that comes with winter so I thought I'd showcase a collection of lovely warm, tropical selections for this week's Net Picks! I was born and raised in Hawaii so I'm not a stranger to tropical weather (I've only experienced snow once in my life)! It's funny how being surrounded and accustomed to certain wonders on a daily basis can make you take them for granted! I literally grew up in a pineapple field so while some crave the fruit as a delicacy, I actually don't eat it at all.
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Bonnie Christine’s Intro to Surface Pattern Design: Learn Adobe Illustrator | Create Patterns offers both instruction in how to use Adobe Illustrator and also how to create patterns using the software.
First of all I’d like to say that Bonnie Christine was a great teacher. Not only was her information very valuable and helpful, she was very sweet and easy to listen to. Even though this is an online course, I feel it’s important, as a teacher, to come off as pleasant, genuine and happy to be sharing your knowledge.
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It's hard to believe Christmas is less than a week away! This will be the last Net Picks before the big day! Today's post features lovely holiday and winter scene patterns.
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I love how so many artists have taken to creating their own advent calendars! It's amazing how much work and detail some will put into each little illustration on a daily basis for the days leading up to Christmas! Here are a few I found really wonderful:
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