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Are You Compatible?Author: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 43364 Discuss: 19
Vector artists get a lot of options. CorelDraw, Freehand, Illustrator, Inkscape, Intaglio, Xara X, architectural CAD, 3D modeling programs... you could use a different editing program every day of the week. Each one has its own features and interface strengths, but we're not here to talk pros and cons. If you're a stock artist, you need people to use your work, and that means creating vector files that work in as many different programs as possible. We're going to make you compatible. |
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ColorAuthor: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 25655 Discuss: 10
Color does it all: it draws the eye, inspires emotion and heats up or tones down a mood. Don’t underestimate the power of color in your work and challenge yourself to use it in different ways. Be bold and choose your hues, organize your tints and take control of your palette. |
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Digital Painting 101Author: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 1317 Discuss: 0
Andrea_Hill offers some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your digital painting software. |
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How to Prepare Your Vectors for iStockAuthor: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 1658 Discuss: 0
How to Prepare Your Vectors for iStock |
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New Features for AI10 EPS filesAuthor: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 2500 Discuss: 0
Most of us have been working around AI8 compatibility for so long that making the move to AI10 will take some getting used to. For example, most of us have likely forgotten what transparencies are or how to use them. To reintroduce you, here are some of our picks for 'most amazing new stuff we can use in our vectors'. |
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ReferenceAuthor: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 1214 Discuss: 0
Your guide to iStock’s policies regarding derivative artworks and reference material. |
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Vector BasicsAuthor: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 1703 Discuss: 0
A look at the most common issues clients encounter when working with vector illustrations. |
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Vector Dos And Don'tsAuthor: bortonia Category: General Articles Views: 179436 Discuss: 83
Not suitable for stock? What does that mean? To clear away the mystery, we sent our Inspectors out with some homework. |