You say toe-may-toe, I say toe-mah-toe. You say GIF (hard g), I say JIF (soft g). (For the record, it's pronounced "JIF.") The world of type is full of terms that are constantly misused. Don't get me wrong, I still struggle with choosing the right terminology too. So I wanted to define some of the most common terms, for your benefit and mine.
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RVA Q+A Roundup
It's been about six months since I started this blog, which means I've had the chance to interview six incredible creatives (so far!) who call Richmond, Virginia home. My goal for these Q+As has been to get to know my artistic peers. I've gotten a peek at their processes, learned some great advice, and discovered a common reason for why they all love this city.
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Tips for How to Use Tracing Paper
I didn't always use tracing paper for lettering, but once I discovered it there was no turning back. I honestly have no clue how I was able to work without it before! Over the years, I've discovered a few tricks for using it.
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SketchBox Review
Ever heard of Birchbox? BarkBox? BroBox? Monthly box subscription services are a popular way to have samples of products delivered right to your door. One of those services is SketchBox, which offers a variety of art supplies.
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How to Deal with Criticism
You can't survive as a creative if you aren't able to take criticism. Simple as that. It's part of the deal once you decide that you want to make things for a living. But how should you handle it when you feel like someone is ripping your work apart?
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