If you’re a fan of Marvel’s Star Wars comics, the names Kieron Gillen and Alyssa Wong should be familiar ones; they’re the comic book writers who, respectively, co-created Doctor Aphra and are currently writing the rogue archaeologist’s ongoing series. After her debut in Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 in 2015, Aphra has quickly risen to […]
Ideas
Parents Need to Know What’s Going On Inside Their Day Care Apps
After months of digging into privacy and security issues around these apps, I have some serious concerns.
There Is No Such Thing as an Original Idea, or Why You Should Copy and Not Worry
Artists enjoy calling their work “original.” For good reason too, as artists, we want to stand out and send an authentic message to the world. But, there are hardly any truly original ideas in the art world. Everything has been invented, reinvented, and re-reinvented over again. In this article, we will discuss how to create, reinvent, and stay away from copying.
Long Exposure Portraits: 6 Creative Ideas to Try on Your Next Shoot
Some of my favorite creative photography techniques to use are those that allow us to capture moments in ways we could never see using just our eyes. One technique, in particular, that I turn to for capturing unique portraits involves using long exposure, aka shutter drag. Long exposure portraits open up a number of creative possibilities and often result in “wow” moments with my clients. Putting the technique to use does require some skill and preparation, but it’s easy enough to master once you know the basics.
Post-pandemic: The State of Creatives in 2022
We are quickly approaching the three-year mark since the pandemic, and most creatives have found their new normal. Our new “normals” are all unique, but the common thread is a re-evaluation of our goals, priorities, and non-negotiables as working artists. WeTransfer and TRIPTK polled over 6,500 artists from 180 countries about success, fulfillment, and happiness. The 57-page report was released as The 2022 Ideas Report, and I’m here to share the results. First, let’s start with a quiz. Grab a pen, and let’s see how on target you are with the state of the industry.
