Tavi Gevinson, Lena Dunham and Jean-Michel Basquiat have one thing in common: They were recognized for their talent at an impressively young age. Tavi was just 12 when her blog,…
Fortunately for those who are creatively inclined, the creative process doesn't always depend on tools, instruments or art supplies. But they certainly help! You'll be hard pressed to paint a…
Ann Rea is an artist, consultant, and CreativeLive instructor. During her time working with artists, she's met some truly incredible individuals who have reinvented their lives by pursuing art full…
As creatives, we all need a form of expression. But as humans, we all lack motivation at times. So with a brand new year upon us, how can we bounce…
Regardless of your opinion on Morrissey, he really nailed it with the song, "We Hate it When Our Friends Become Successful." "Oh, it should have been me," he sings. "It…
With the end of 2014 near, it's time to reflect on what happened in design. We said goodbye to a design legend, and witnessed the legal battle of one of…
1. Building Infographics in Illustrator — Jason Hoppe Everyone should know how to tell visual stories. Infographics are a powerful way to turn data into stories and simplify complex information,…
Designing a wordmark* is part science and part feeling. As I learned in Michael Stinson’s Logo Design: Wordmarks class, the science of it has been lost in most modern design…
Designers have great taste -- and, a lot of times, they've got everything they want. But you can still delight the designers in your life with a few thoughtful (and…
William Schaff makes beautiful art. The Rhode Island-based artist and musician is best known for his album covers for bands such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Okkervil River, but…
