It has been a rather productive year here on Pikaland, and we’re just talking about the posts! We know that some of you may not have been able to catch up, but here’s a tip – inspiration-based posts and discussions are held every Monday, and it’s something I’d love to continue into the new year.
So without further ado, here’s a top 5 list of posts that gathered quite a few feedback from our readers and is also among my favorites so far:
1. Why artists and illustrators should get a job
Here I share about what I still do to keep food on my table while I keep Pikaland running; and what you can do too.
2. Why artists and illustrators should blog
Keeping a blog is going to change the way you look at your work and connect with others. And no literary-prize winning writing skills needed at all!
I made up a list of 100 things to draw – for fun. Available as a free downloadable PDF!
4. Copycats and lessons we can learn
Take a leaf from the fashion industry and see what you can do about copycats. Hint: it’s a new way of thinking about the issue at hand! See also Creativity, competition and copycats.
5. Illustration and innovation
Don’t just do what’s current – experiment, fail often and throw lots of ideas around!
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And whoa! Can you believe it’s a mere two more days before 2012 is here? I’ve resolved to draw more, and you can see some of my work in progress over at Instagram (my username is pikaland!)
I love so much this post ♥
I’m off to explore these 🙂
Hey, nice posts! I enjoyed reading all the comments in the first one. My suggestion is to start a series of “confessional booth” posts such as” the most strange illustration job that I ever had” or “the time I almost copied someone’s work” or “the time I sold my soul for money”
Happy New Year!
@ Masha. Awesome ideas! I had a great laugh! “The time I almost copied someone’s work.” hahahaha Love it!
//Beth @ the <a href=“http://www.integraphix.com/new-york-creative-design-agency”>New York City Ad Agency</a>
I love this simple illustration. I keep going back and looking at it. It is perfect!