Perfecting the Art of Patience

Sometimes working on a creative project seems like it takes forever. It can go on for months or even years to finish. And once we’re done, when we look back…

Understanding Figures Styles

Figures, also referred to as numerals or numbers, are a frequently-appearing element in typesetting. Not only are they used for addresses, phone numbers, dates and times, but also to indicate…

Boudoir Photography Tips from Brianna and Ewan Phelan

Many people dream of having a sexy boudoir photo session. Brianna and Ewan Phelan make that dream come true, bringing their award-winning photography skills to clients around the world. As…

Shibori Dyeing: How to Prepare an Indigo Dye Vat

The foundation of any good Shibori project is the bucket of indigo dye. When we visited Kaari Meng in her uber-inspirational shop, French General, she taught us how to prepare…

15 Creative Portfolio Essentials for Freelancers

A version of this piece originally appeared on ryrob.com. What's the one thing most highly paid freelancers have in common? A powerful personal brand, and the online proof (reputation) to back…