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Creating A Glass Effect In Photoshop – Jars w/ Glass Effect Download

Creating A Glass Effect In Photoshop – Jars w/ Glass Effect Download

Creating a glass effect in Photoshop is definitely not easy! Why? Because glass obviously is transparent, while it’s still shiny, with some glare and reflections here and there. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how I created my transparent glass effect jars using Adobe Photoshop. Once you’re done with the basic glass texture, it’s all about getting a shiny glass effect to it. This glass glare effect can be achieved by drawing glass reflections on top of the base layers and setting them to different blending modes.

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How Is Digital Art Different From Traditional Art? | 10 Differences

How Is Digital Art Different From Traditional Art? | 10 Differences

All art is a form of creative expression. There are numerous styles and media you can use as an artist. In this post, we aim to answer the question how digital art is different from traditional art. We are going to discuss whether digital art is easier than traditional and in what aspects digital art is ‘better’ than traditional. Altogether, we are going to look at 10 differences between these two artistic methods!

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Best File Type To Save Digital Art

Best File Type To Save Digital Art

The best file type to save digital art all depends on the purpose you’re saving digital art for. Do you want to upload your digital artwork online? Then the image type is different from the best file format for printing digital art. In this post, you can read about the best resolution for digital art and the best format to save digital art for various purposes. You will learn about the difference between PNG vs. JPG and which one is better to make large, high-quality prints of your art!

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TOP 4 FREE Alternatives To Photoshop (That Are REALLY Free!)

TOP 4 FREE Alternatives To Photoshop (That Are REALLY Free!)

“Is there any free alternative to Photoshop?” is surely a question that you’ve asked yourself if you’re new to photo editing, photo manipulation or digital painting. Definitely, you can find some good replacement for Photoshop out there. Lots of sophisticated editing features are available in free apps that you can use instead of Photoshop. Here’s a list of the TOP 4 FREE Alternatives to Photoshop with their Top Features, and Pros & Cons.

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10 DOs & DON’Ts For Artists Posting Art On Instagram

10 DOs & DON’Ts For Artists Posting Art On Instagram

Should you, as an artist, post art on Instagram? Starting an art Instagram raises a lot of questions: how to get your art noticed, how often should you post, and should you make a separate Instagram for your art? In this post, I try to answer those questions and share with you the best DOs and DON’Ts for how to get art noticed on Instagram!

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7 DOs To Post Your Art On Facebook & Grow Your Artist FB Page

7 DOs To Post Your Art On Facebook & Grow Your Artist FB Page

Posting art on Facebook is surely a great method to increase the visibility of your portfolio. But you need to know that just uploading your artwork on Facebook won’t do the job (anymore). Facebook has been changing quite a bit over the years. Its algorithm has become quite restrictive and made it harder for social media artists to gain outreach. These 7 DOs help you make the best of your Artist Facebook Page, without having to pay for Facebook ads!

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Wacom Pen Compatibility & Replacement Pens

Wacom Pen Compatibility & Replacement Pens

Different types of creative work require different styluses. That's why the market leading digital art hardware manufacturer, Wacom, produces a range of pens for various artistic needs and drawing tablets. To achieve the best results, it's key to use a pen that is tailored to the editing task at hand—and, of course, compatible with your tablet. To find the right stylus for your creative needs and tablet model, have a look at this guide to Wacom pen compatibility and replacement pens. 

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Wacom Intuos Small Review: Should You Get It?

Wacom Intuos Small Review: Should You Get It?

Offering great specs and good customizability, the Wacom Intuos Small (S) is ideal for beginners and first-time graphic tablet users. Decent pressure sensitivity and resolution along with optional Bluetooth connectivity serve most creative requirements. Being as slim as a smartphone and light enough to take anywhere, the Intuos Small is also a more portable option for traveling.

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One By Wacom Pen Tablet Review: What is One by Wacom?

One By Wacom Pen Tablet Review: What is One by Wacom?

The One by Wacom pen tablet is an excellent graphic drawing tablet for beginners. The pressure-sensitive pen is lightweight and battery-free, providing high control and accuracy when sketching and painting on the tablet’s tactile drawing area. Available in small and medium, both models are compact and portable, yet offering enough creative space that can be mapped to any computer screen or 4K monitor.

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