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The Importance Of Inspiration In A Creative Role: Top Tips For Finding Inspiration & Overcoming Creative Block 🎨 Ahh, the enemy of anyone and everyone in a creative role…the dreaded creative block! Whether you’re a writer, artist, graphic designer, or musician, reaching a creative dead-end and running out of inspiration can make you feel like throwing in the towel. But, when the idea pool seems to have dried up, what can we do to find inspiration and get those creative juices flowing once more? 🤷♀️ Our latest guide from our Head of Design, Faye Baxter, provides all the answers you're looking for and more! 😮 ➡️ https://loom.ly/H82rltA

A new blog post to "The Filter" - Sharing a little about perspective as it relates to your creative work and life. The message in most of my writing comes from a place of reflection. And if you’re a photographer or an artist you understand about composition, light, shadows, and tone. When those perspectives are applied to how you see your own life, the chaos of a mixing pallet, the deep shadows, and the stark contrast of your black & white photo - start to make sense in the context of understanding development. I am a fan of deep development. The things I enjoy aesthetically have depth, texture, shadows…interestingness. They also elicit emotion. You look at it and it hits your heart in some way. Layers and layers of paint are like layers of your life experiences. They bring something forward you might not have understood or could see without the combined layers of color, tone, and texture. Having a little grace for your life, for what you didn’t understand, and for what others didn’t understand of you, gives room to step back and have compassion for yourself and others. This isn’t justification for the painful parts of your life by any means. It just is what it is. There are many things that contribute to your life circumstances that are out of your control and in most cases are not prepared for. But, the more I step back, the more I can respond to things with a broader perspective and the more room I have to feel what I need to feel about it. https://lnkd.in/eXSscF2n

👇 This post is going to save you 6 to 12 months worth of work as a Concept Artist (and avoid you burn out) The moment you craft your portfolio is the most dangerous for you as an artist. If you do it without proper thinking, your portfolio taking you 6 months to make will get thrown to the trash bin immediately by a recruiter. 👉 The Solution? Doing your research to build a Targeted Portfolio. This means planning a portfolio that matches what the companies are looking for. 4 steps to do it : - 1/ You understand their Art Direction -> so your work matches what they need   2/ You close the gap with the artists already working there -> so your technique matches what they need   3/ You plan a portfolio that covers everything required in production -> design, iterations, props, callout sheets...etc instead of just fancy pictures   4/ You stick to the plan until it's done -> you don't get distracted by chasing the latest flashy gimmick or trend on Artstation Sounds easier said than done? 👉 This video will teach you everything you need to know to craft a banger Targeted Portfolio that gets you hired. https://lnkd.in/dhP9F8-M Honestly, if I had stumbled upon it back in 2016, I would have saved 9 months when I was working on my Portfolio.

Minimal ≠ Simple Many clients want the same minimal style of my short films. But minimal is different from simple. And simple is different from cheap. Minimal, I believe, many times needs: More work, More hours and a More thoughtful process in order to achieve “more with less”. - - - - - - - Below a speed-up preview of the process behind De Imperio #artdirector creativedirector #creativity #design #education - - - - - - - If you found this post insightful, share it with your network!

What I as a visual Artist learned from the book “Steal like an Artist” 1. Embrace stealing ideas (in a good way). 2. Create a swipe file of inspiration (photos, graphics, newspapers cutouts, pamphlets, magazines). 3. Start creating without waiting for permission. 4. Embrace limitations to fuel creativity. (Also try to work on analog va digital) 5. Share your work and seek feedback. 6. Build a creative community. (That’s why I am here) 7. Embrace boredom for new ideas. 8. Steal from diverse sources. (Spread all your files on the floor and just stare at it for a while) 9. Enjoy the process, not just the result. 10. Be yourself and express your unique voice.

creative imaginations and images is what I create I'm fully opened to any creative challenge. STILL BUILDING MY PORTFOLIO

What and where I do it! A short summary video that gives a transversal walk through the different works as a creative director and graphic designer. Drink milk and make your dreams come true!

From A to Z. After 9 years as an Art Director, I've learned one undeniable truth: the hardest project of your LIFE is creating your own portfolio. Being both the creative and the client is a bizarre form of self-inflicted madness. 🎨🤯 So, I decided to dodge the decision-making bullet. Instead of choosing just one artistic direction for my portfolio, I went all out and created multiple versions in every aesthetic imaginable! Here's the second Version. #ArtDirectorLife #CreativeProblems #PortfolioMadness #DesignAllTheThings

A well-written title tells your potential clients in seconds that your work is exactly what they are looking for. The title for the work in your Portfolio should be a short and clear description of your artwork. Use simple rules for that. The title should be: ▪ Not long ▪ Match the image ▪ Contain keywords State what your work is about: ▪ Your practice of some skill ▪ Your personal project ▪ Your work for some project Make a design - use: ▪ Punctuation marks ▪ Title case ▪ Word order from general to specific Use these principles and remember that the main task of the title is not the author’s description of the work. But the immediate receiving of the viewer the main information about your work. ◻ Do you want more detailed practical portfolio tips for Artists from Art Director? Get the my “Portfolio Mastery - Complete guide to your perfect portfolio” ◻ Click the link → https://lnkd.in/e8NQx3-2

The preview for your work should grab the viewer's attention. Pique their interest and make them want to click to see more. Look how to create the perfect preview. The preview for your work should be: ▪ Real → The preview should match what the viewer will see when they open your page. ▪ Informative → The preview should position your work correctly. ▪ Easy to read → It should only take a few seconds to get the information from the preview of your artwork. Techniques to make a catchy preview: ▪ Framing → Use the Rule of Thirds when framing. ▪ Intrigue → Show only part of the work. ▪ Create interest → Show the most interesting part of the work. Choose the right size and format: ▪ Follow the size of the preview image according to the recommendations and requirements of the site you have chosen to place your portfolio. ▪ Use JPG, as it is optimal in terms of quality and weight. ◻ Do you want more detailed practical portfolio tips for Artists from Art Director? Get the my “Portfolio Mastery - Complete guide to your perfect portfolio” ◻ Click the link → https://lnkd.in/e8NQx3-2