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!! UPDATE !! Explanation

Hey everyone,

I feel that I need to give an update on the whole patreon thing. I so badly want to be doing weekly uploads and really interact with everyone all the time but give the current workload (that I don't see going down), I feel like I've neglected all of you guys who generously are still subscribed even though you're not getting m...

!! UPDATE !!

Hey guys, a little update on my end. I ended up getting asked to work on the Spotify canvases and all the YouTube visualizers for Skrillex's upcoming album Quest for Fire (QFF) with a very tight turn around and almost impossible asks but we got it done and I can finally spill the beans. Sorry I've been inactive in here and I cant wait to do Patr...

[T003] (AI) Y2K-Inspired Lettering

Y2K lettering has taken over fashion and graphic design. In this video I highlight the motifs I find in Y2K lettering and try and interpret it in my own way. I hope you find it useful!

+++ OPTIONAL HOMEWORK +++

Come up with a brand (or do an iteration of your own logo) to make a Y2K inspired logo with. Design small ...

[BTS] [WIP] MKUltra Poster

Not even close to finished w/ this one but it's a solid WIP...

[T002] (PS) APPROACHING COMPLEX LAYOUT

Complex layout is scary because you start with a blank document, starting from finding inspiration sources and ending up with a good barebones layout.

I purposefully didn't finish the poster in this video because I invite you to try and use the techniques and ideas I went over in the video and try and explore unique options yourself. Most ...

[BTS] Drawings -- Scrapped NFT Collection

These were to be sculpted in 3D in ZBrush and rendered in Cinema4D + Octane but as I was working on it, someone released something very similar and decided to start work on something else instead. But these drawings were cool!

Drawn on iPad Pro 12.9in using Procreate.

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Q002 -- Illustrator Workspace Setup

Now that the workspace is setup, I'll be using every panel in detail in future tutorials, as well as updating you guys on any changes I end up making to the workspace or if I come across a cool new plugin!

A simple, clean, and out of the way workspace is key to generating flow, while also keeping y...

[WIP001] Sculpt WIP for a new poster

ZBrush work in progress -- new poster soon (!!!)

[T001] (AI + PS) CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH TUTORIAL

DL: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x40gycl2tgttxec/AADVFfwk3f5v68Vqa15GJM_fa?dl=0 

I FORGOT TO MENTION MY ILLUSTRATOR WILL LOOK DIFFERENT THAN YOURS. If you see any panels you want to open go to Window > and pick the panels...

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Q001 -- GRIDS (BASICS)

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Setting up your grid seems simple but is essential for leveling up your designs and making them look "professional" and "finished". Simple alignment can go a long way. 

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*REMEMBER*
Grids are just suggestions, break the grid as you please but it helps to have a baseline layout. It can...