I am dearly passionate about mascots, not because I get to design cool characters, but also because of how versatile they are in the branding and marketing atmosphere. And I find it fascinating how it can change the dynamic of businesses. We all know the international sensational celebrity mascots such as the pink Duracell Bunny, […]
Some popular brands that have successfully incorporated their brand mascots The Duracell Bunny is an anthropomorphic pink rabbit powered by Duracell batteries and trademarked for use in all parts of the world except Turkey, The United States and Canada. Advertisements, which may feature one Duracell Bunny, or several, usually feature the bunnies competing in some way; for example, in a game […]
This is a question that always comes up whenever I speak to fellow artists. Whether you are a beginner or have been in the art game for years. What do I rate my commissions at? How much should I ask for my art? And these are pretty important questions we should be asking. We as […]
Am I a successful artist? The answer is yes and no. Yes, I’ve made it to 3 years doing art full time, and being able to do what I love is a success in its own right…but also no. I’m not at that level where I am financially free just yet. Before I continue, I’m […]
Do you have a tendency to start with characters, but you aren’t really sure how you want to push the design. Or you have this idea, execute it, and end up with a completed character….and most likely it looks great, but you are just not getting a connection or feeling from the design? How do you improve your character?
Hi all, it's Ezra here once again. A professional indepentent character designer, illustrator & contemporary artist. I have a very special art business topic for my fellow artist & creators today, so let's dive into it. The Art of Protection: Why Digital and Traditional Artists Should Have a Service Level Agreement in Place In the […]
Welcome back, art enthusiasts! It’s Ezra here and toay we'll explore a fascinating topic for artists. While social media platforms are undeniably powerful tools, diversifying your avenues for visibility can open up exciting opportunities. Let's dive in! Building a Strong Portfolio One of the key foundations for gaining commissions is having a strong portfolio. It […]
I’m a small artist and I’m pro Ai art and I’m against it. I sound like a hypocrite but hear me out. Yes, the controversy around Ai Art has been crazy from artists work being used as data to learn the ai algorithm without their approval, their work getting stolen and artists being attacked by […]
The fundamentals are generally universal across most mediums and styles. Whether it is traditional art like paintings for example or digital art and graphic design. But in today’s blog we will be looking at how to apply the fundamentals to character designing and illustrations. The fundamentals I would consider would be Elements of Art (Line […]
