Articles

The Apple Tablet and the Mobile Digital Artist

Written by Scott

Will the Apple Tablet be the device that removes the technical and financial barrier to entry for the budding Live Digital Caricature artist? I’ve got a feeling that it will, and I go through several reasons why.

Top 10 iPhone Apps for a Freelance Visual Artist

Written by Scott

As a visual artist who spends much time on the road, I have found my iPhone to be a super useful tool. Here are my Top 10 iPhone Apps for the visual artist.

Digital Caricatures, Facebook, and the New Media

Written by Scott

Facebook is a great tool to have for feeding some great conversations & spread news. We created our Digital Blacksmiths Facebook fanpage earlier this year. We discuss what we’ve learned and how it has helped us.

Breaking into the Live Digital Caricature Market

Written by Angie

I go into detail about how I found myself performing Live Digital Caricatures, and also explain part of the process and setup of the equipment I use.

Review: Automated Video Slideshows from Animoto

Written by Scott

More and more companies are popping up online that offer unique solutions with some pretty cool tech powering them behind the scenes. Animoto is a perfect example.

Review: Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet

Written by Scott

Wacom has just introduced their new Intuos digital tablet. We sit down and go through the hardware and software improvements of the Intus 4 digital tablet.

How to Build a Caricature Display Board for Live Events

Written by Scott

For years at events, Angie has used a custom display board that I built. Since then, we’ve given a few out as gifts to friends and many other artists have been asking how it was made.

Building and Maintaining Your Brand as a Professional Artist

Written by Scott

It may not be something we think about every day, but branding has become more and more recognizable in today’s digital world.

Corel Painter Video: Portrait Drawing Demo 01

Written by Angie

This is a time lapse video I created while creating a caricature in Corel Painter, my “weapon of choice” for these types of fun designs.

Using a Digital Picture Frame for Advertising

Written by Scott

I review the ViewSonic 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame and go into detail on what makes this frame unique from other frames. We also give a few tips on how to use it for digital advertising.