Textures, whether digital or analog, are a must-have for every designer. In this roundup, we’ve compiled a total of 161 free textures and elements to use in your next project. Finding free and high quality textures online is no easy feat. Many of them are scattered across the web, meaning you’ll spend too much time […]
Try these techniques to make better, more natural selections, so you can isolate subjects in an image with a smooth edge. Making selections is the first step in using Photoshop to isolate subjects and parts of images. Compositing, or making a new image by combining two or more images, is one of the foundations of […]
Designers can make a difference with where and how we apply our talents. Let’s look at examples of design that highlight causes or meaningful issues. Graphic design doesn’t have to be limited to profit-based endeavors. In fact you can use your design skills to refine the content of any message, helping it to come across […]
Try these six simple ways to share your Shutterstock referral link, and earn money every time your fellow creatives sell their work as stock. Did you know that as contributors with Shutterstock, it’s easy to earn money by sharing your Shutterstock Referral Link with other creatives? All you need is a Shutterstock portfolio to start […]
Learn how to make a background transparent in Photoshop, and discover a faster alternative in Shutterstock Editor. There are many ways to cut out an object or remove a background from an image. Many people start with Photoshop. Two popular masking methods for Photoshop use selection tools such as Magic Wand, Lasso, and the Select […]
Interested in diving into Procreate, but don’t know where to begin? Check out these ten essential tips to jumpstart your Procreate workflow. The Procreate application has gained in popularity over the years with its endless creative abilities. With the app’s extensive brush library, impressive modes and effects, and newly added typography tools, it’s evident that […]
Explore the intersection of digital art and physical media with Offset illustrator Yevgenia Nayberg in this installment of Shutterstock’s Artist Series. Shutterstock Presents: Artist Series is a video series highlighting creative artists on Shutterstock’s marketplace. Today we are introducing the next contributor feature, Brooklyn-based illustrator and painter Yevgenia Nayberg. Originally from Ukraine, Yevgenia creates art […]
In this simple guide to halftone, learn how to achieve an authentic vintage, pixelated, out-of-focus look for your images. When it comes to digital art, creators play up the halftone effect for an unmistakable look. Originally exploited and popularized by screen printers like Andy Warhol, it became ubiquitous as a formal style in subsequent generations. […]
The selection of fonts used in your business card can make a vast difference in how it is perceived. Make your card design stand out with this roundup of 15 free, high quality fonts. Finding the perfect font(s) to use in your business card can be daunting and downright overwhelming. After all, the typography you […]
Illustrating for stock has never been easier. Discover the new (simpler!) guidelines for uploading vectors to Shutterstock. Shutterstock is pleased to announce some exciting new updates on how contributors upload vectors to our stock marketplace. This update helps ensure that illustrators who create vectors have an effortless experience when they upload to Shutterstock, by eliminating […]
