Category: Illustration
Written by Liberal Art Professor, Kathryn Medill In today’s interconnected world, illustration serves as a powerful medium for communication, storytelling, and shaping perceptions. As visual narratives become increasingly global, the responsibility of illustrators to depict diverse cultures accurately and respectfully
When brands need to give their marketing materials a more personalized and unique touch, they might turn to professional illustrators to create one-of-a-kind designs that resonate with their target audiences. If you’ve been considering a career in illustration, knowing how
Artistic realism refers to the process of creating life-like works of art. Rather than creating a subjective illustration based on the artist’s perception, artists who specialize in realism strive to create relatable and engaging works that showcase people, objects and landscapes
There is no single way to be a working illustrator, there are as many career routes as there are things to draw. Many illustrators want to work as comic book artists and others want to write children’s books. Regardless of
Yamilla Rivera has been surrounded by art her whole life. Growing up in Puerto Rico in a family of artists, inspiration constantly enveloped her. Throughout her childhood, she was drawn to art and was always painting, sketching, or sculpting when
By: Dr. Rebecka Black At RMCAD, illustration is a powerful tool for communicating artistic vision. Artists and designers around the globe have used various illustration techniques for millennia as artistic expressions of thoughts, to tell stories, and communicate personal and
In his essay “On Fairy-Stories,” J. R. R. Tolkien argued that fantasy is more than a genre but an avenue for creating and experiencing another world. He wrote, “The realm of fairy-story is wide and deep and high and filled with
As an online illustration student, Alyssa Hoffee has already made quite a name for herself. While at RMCAD, she scored one of the most highly coveted internships in the gaming industry, that of a concept artist at Activision Blizzard. Even
If you’ve visited campus lately, it’s likely that you’ve noticed the bright, newly wrapped buses driving around! Now known as the RMCAD Caravans, these wonderful new designs are thanks to the hard work of RMCAD’s Summer A 2024 Design Systems
The world around us is full of color, with each hue adding a sense of life and vibrancy to every experience. However, there is something powerful and transformative about monochrome art. Black-and-white illustrations can evoke emotion and inspire reflection, encouraging
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