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Guest Post: Baale and Mugudu

The Story Birds β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 20 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Folktales Illustration Storytelling Photography Literature
  1. The story of Baale and Mugudu is a cautionary Tulu folktale about a brother and sister who turned into fish, emphasizing the consequences of breaking promises.
  2. In Tulunad, festivals like Keddasa are celebrated to honor Mother Earth and mark the blooming season with festivities.
  3. The tale highlights the importance of honoring traditions and following certain rules to lead a healthy and prosperous life.
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Illustrator's heartbreak BINGO

On Looking β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 06 May 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Art
  1. Illustrators often face repetitive and heartbreaking interactions with clients, captured humorously in 'Illustrator's heartbreak BINGO'.
  2. The BINGO game showcases common messages sent to illustrators and encourages sharing experiences through social media.
  3. The initiative serves as a lighthearted way to address systemic issues in the illustration industry and connect with fellow professionals.

An Interview with Ian Fieggen, Shoelace Expert

Syntopikon β€’ 11 HN points β€’ 17 Apr 23
πŸͺ‘ Design Illustration Web Design Graphics User Experience
  1. Ian Fieggen, known as 'Professor Shoelace,' has compiled extensive shoelace information in various formats for over two decades.
  2. Fieggen uses outdated tools like an old PC running Windows 8 and ancient graphics software to continue his work.
  3. Shoelaces, often underestimated, have led to creative solutions and improvements for different needs, like hiking or running.

A to Z of things

world spirit sock stack β€’ 2 implied HN points β€’ 03 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration
  1. The author reflects on the lack of children's books they find exciting and wonders about children's taste.
  2. The author presents 'A to Z of things' as a way to introduce interesting concepts to children early on.
  3. The author humorously notes the child's fondness for a donkey in the book and encourages improving childhood experiences through curiosity.

Writing 'Teen Titans'

Animation Obsessive β€’ 1 HN point β€’ 26 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Character design Comics Visual storytelling Illustration
  1. Writing for children's TV animation requires a delicate balance between engaging kids without talking down to them and appealing to a broader audience.
  2. The 'Teen Titans' series focused on creating iconic and relatable characters that were easily understood by a young audience.
  3. The show's success stemmed from storytelling that dealt with real-world themes in a relatable way, aiming to resonate emotionally with viewers of all ages.

The Creative Wisdom in The Art of Poster Design

Multimodal by Bakz T. Future β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 17 Feb 25
🎨 Art & Illustration Graphic design Creative Process Visual art Illustration
  1. Craft, style, and concept are the three key elements in poster design. A strong concept can make a design work even if the craft and style aren't perfect.
  2. It’s important to integrate fonts and lettering early in the design process for better composition. This helps to avoid fonts feeling like an afterthought in the final piece.
  3. Using colors other than black can create more interesting designs. Dark blues or purples can add depth, making the artwork stand out more.

Sketchbook: Abbey Pusz

Do Not Research β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 15 Sep 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Digital Art Illustration Fine Art
  1. Sketchbook consists of eight vertical video art pieces capturing spiritual desires and radical political demands for a postcapitalist future.
  2. The works in Sketchbook were originally presented as Instagram stories and serve as digital inspiration for promotional purposes.
  3. The series includes a mix of artwork and promotional content for DoNotResearch.net or the artist's physical exhibitions.

Super stoked

ThΓ‘i | Hacker | Kα»Ή sΖ° tin tαΊ·c β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 26 Nov 15
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration
  1. The post appears to be about someone feeling super stoked about something, possibly shared on vnhacker.substack.com.
  2. The post includes a link to Thai Duong's profile on Substack, possibly indicating involvement or interest in the content related to Thai Duong's work.
  3. The post is accompanied by multiple share options, such as copying the link, sharing on Facebook, or emailing, making it easy for readers to spread the content.