Post pobrano z: How to Draw a Flamingo

Flamingos are familiar even to those who have never seen one in real life. These large birds have long, stick-like legs with backward-bending knees and long, curvy necks.

Flamingos embody the saying „You are what you eat.” The pink and reddish colors of their feathers come from eating pigments found in algae and invertebrates. Zoo flamingos will turn white if their diet doesn’t contain shrimp or other food providing carotenoid pigments.

Let’s explore this bird and learn some interesting facts about it together! In this tutorial, we’ll draw a flamingo from scratch, using graphite pencils.

What You Will Need

You’ll need the following supplies to create this project:

• an HB graphite pencil
• a 3B graphite pencil
• an eraser
• drawing paper

How to Draw a Flamingo

Step 1

I outline a rough shape of the flamingo’s head, using the HB graphite pencil.

I add a shape of the bird’s beak; it is massive and slightly bent downwards.

Step 2

I add the long line of the neck—it has an “S” shape. 

This position may vary, and sometimes the line of the neck becomes much straighter or, on the contrary, demonstrates even more curves.

Step 3

I draw a rough shape of the flamingo’s body; it is similar to a stylized drop that is lying on its side.

Step 4

I add a framework of the first leg, marking the ankle with an oval. Let’s keep the outline as simple as possible for now.

I’m going to depict a common position in which the other leg is tucked beneath the bird’s body.

It’s difficult to say why flamingos tend to stand on one foot, but it’s supposed that keeping one of their feet out of the cold water helps birds to conserve body heat. However, this behavior also takes place in warm water and in birds that do not typically stand in water.

It also seems to be a comfortable resting position for flamingos; the one-legged pose can be held without any muscle activity.

Actually, the positions of the flamingo’s neck and legs can be quite versatile. Don’t feel limited to just one of them!

Step 5

It’s time to refine the head of the bird in our drawing. It is relatively small, compared to the massive black-tipped beak with a distinctive downward bent. The lower part of the beak is much larger and stronger than the upper one.

A flamingo’s beak has a filter-like structure to remove food from the water before the liquid is expelled.

You can find a stylized illustration of a flamingo’s head in the image below.

I add a small eye, and then refine the contours of the upper and lower bills.

Step 6

I outline the contours of the bird’s wing.

A flamingo has a massive covering of feathers; some of them, especially in the bottom part of the body, are longer, with clear-cut contours.

The feathers in the upper part of the body create a softer, smother impression—often, we can’t differentiate separate feathers there.

I divide the bird’s body into parts (or layers) to make the process of drawing the feathers easier.

Step 7

I draw the contours of the flamingo’s neck, joining the head and the body.

Step 8

I refine the leg, based on the framework.

The three main toes are webbed to help spread the bird’s weight as it stands on soft mud, and also to act as paddles when the flamingo swims.

I add the contours of the visible part of the tucked leg.

Step 9

I refine the outer contour of the wing, marking the feathers, and then create an illusion of soft feathers in the top part of the body. The direction of the pencil lines accentuates the contours of the flamingo’s body.

I add the longer feathers. They can be more fluffed up in slightly different directions or just come together at the tip of the tail. 

I decided to make this flamingo more artistic and stylized, so I draw a decorative tail with attention to the long feathers.

Step 10

With the HB pencil, I apply some graphite hatching to give the drawing more volume. 

I accent the bottom part of the bird’s body and the areas between the long feathers. There should be shadows on the bird’s neck and legs.

And, as a nice addition, a drop shadow makes the bird’s figure steadier.

Step 11

With the 3B pencil, I increase the contrast in my drawing. Flamingos have black flight feathers under their wings, so I create a hint at them.

I also darken the tip of the beak and the area around the eye to make the artwork more expressive. It’s a great trick to use a sharp tip of the eraser to add small highlights on the feathers and create a soft transition between the areas of shorter and longer feathers.

As a finishing touch, I add some graphite dots to the drop shadow under the flamingo to create an illusion of grainy sand texture.

Your Drawing Is Complete

Congratulations—we’ve created a beautiful graphite pencil drawing! I hope you were inspired by the theme of this tutorial: wonderful flamingos.

Let your creative journey be fruitful and full of joy!

Post pobrano z: Join the Design & Illustration Instructor Team!

It’s that time of year again! We’re looking for some new designers to join our always developing team of awesome instructors. 

What We’re Looking For

Envato Tuts+ has many areas of content, and while we love a variety of avenues, we’re specifically looking for instructors to create written content. The topics we’re specifically looking for are:

• Photo manipulation
• Product mockups
• Logo design 
• Adobe Photoshop
• Procreate
• Affinity Photo
• Sketchbook

Vector Software Gurus: 

• Affinity Designer
• Sketch
• Inkscape

Your area of expertise not listed? We never turn a good application down!

You must also be comfortable with the English language. We can proof your content, but we can’t rewrite everything for you. 

We’re looking for content from quick tips to in-depth tutorials. Most of all, we want instructors who can explain themselves clearly and accurately and produce quality end results. Whether you’re an expert in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Inkscape, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch or any other design package, we want to hear from you!

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion, and this includes design and trends from all corners of the globe. If you want to contribute to our ever-expanding Global Influences content, please send us a pitch.

If you want to know more, please check out this insightful comment on our previous call for new instructors.

What Do You Get Out of It?

There are many benefits to becoming an Envato Tuts+ Instructor:

• Getting paid for a subject you’re passionate about is always rewarding. Depending on the content type and subject, you could be billing thousands per month! We pay $250 USD for a standard length tutorial (around 25-30 steps/images).
• We have in-depth guides to help you put together your posts, from formatting to tone to screenshot presentation. So if you’re new to tutorial writing, this is a great place to start!
• Get your name out into the community. This is especially good if you’re just starting your freelance career.
• If you create assets for Envato Market or Envato Elements, then use this opportunity to help promote your items!

Pitch a Tutorial!

While I can tell you which areas we’re specifically looking into, it all comes down to which areas are your strongest and what you feel most confident in teaching. If you are interested in becoming an Envato Tuts+ instructor, why don’t you pitch us an idea? We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Post pobrano z: The Beginner’s Quick-Start Guide to InDesign (Tutorials, Tips & Resources)

How to Get Started With Adobe InDesign

If you’re putting together a magazine, brochure or book, it’s likely that you’ll encounter Adobe InDesign during your design process. This publishing program is the print designer’s everyday tool of choice, but you can also use it to do more unusual tasks, such as creating EPUBs (eBooks), formatting cool typography effects, and designing Pinterest-worthy posters. 

If you’re a beginner to InDesign, it can be intimidating knowing how to get started and what tasks the software is suitable for. Here, you’ll find a quick-start guide to InDesign to help you get started on the right foot.

What Is InDesign?

InDesign is a publishing program, which means it’s designed for creating 2D layouts which combine type and images. 

Some items you might commonly create in InDesign might include multi-page print publications like magazines and books, stationery items such as business cards and letterheads, promotional media like flyers, booklets, and brochures, and other single-page print layouts like posters and banners. 

The more recent CC version of InDesign also has more features that allow designers to create layouts for digital and online, such as eBooks, digital magazines, and social media images.

Manufactured by Adobe, InDesign is part of a core trio of Creative Suite applications, which also includes Photoshop and Illustrator. While Photoshop is designed for editing raster (photographic) images and Illustrator is tailored to creating vector (scaleable) graphics, InDesign is programmed to allow designers to incorporate their edited images as part of a broader layout.

If you’re still not sure whether InDesign is going to be the best software choice for your project, ask yourself whether the design is based around a layout across one page or multiple pages. If so, InDesign is going to be a great pick. If your design is going to be focussed on a single image, such as a photo that requires a lot of editing or a design for a logo, opt for Photoshop or Illustrator instead. 

Templates Are a Great Way to Get Started With Learning InDesign

As well as picking up some basic InDesign skills from Envato’s range of beginner tutorials (see below), you can actually learn a huge amount about InDesign by downloading a template.

Opening a template and exploring what’s already been set up for you, such as layers, color swatches, and type, is a fun and easy way to start getting familiar with the InDesign interface. 

Here is a selection of some of our favorite templates, which make a great foundation for creating your own unique design:

Minimal Magazine Template

This minimal magazine template has a simple layout which is intuitive and easy to edit, making it a great template choice for beginners to magazine design. 

Professional Magazine Template

This magazine template uses more experimental color and transparencies to add visual interest to layouts. It’s deceptively simple in its setup, so again it makes for a perfect magazine template for InDesign beginners. 

You can also find out how to adapt this template creatively in this tutorial: 

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  How to Make a Magazine: From a Creative InDesign Template

  In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a magazine by editing an existing InDesign magazine template and create something that looks completely special…

Stylish Brochure Template

This newsletter and brochure template is a more stylish take on the corporate brochure format. This design is particularly strong on the typography front, so make sure to explore the different styles being used across the template (Window > Styles > Paragraph Styles) to pick up some tips.  

Simple Brochure Template

A multipurpose brochure is always handy, but this ultra-simple style is particularly versatile. It’s a great example of how strong color and type is a tried-and-tested combination that packs a punch. 

Lookbook Template

Catalogs and lookbooks are another type of print media for which InDesign is the perfect software choice. Lookbooks tend to be very simple in format—pairing images and type together to create a heavily visual result—so they make an ideal template for InDesign beginners to explore.

Juniper Stationery Set 

Stationery sets are really simple to put together in InDesign, but it’s always handy to dip a toe into creating your own by adapting an existing template. This contemporary stationery set is easy to adapt by swapping in a different image for the background and border, or by swapping the sans serif font for a more classic serif. 

You can find more of our top InDesign template picks here:

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  19 New InDesign Templates Creatives Must Have in Their Arsenal

  Write that book you’ve always wanted. Get the latest must-have templates for Adobe InDesign exclusively picked from Envato Market and Envato Elements.
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  25 InDesign Templates Every Designer Should Own

  If you’re planning to put together a magazine, book, or brochure, Adobe InDesign is without a doubt going to be your tool of choice. These 25 templates, from…

How to Develop Your InDesign Learning Further With Tutorials

Working your way through a tutorial, either with the goal of picking up a new skill or creating a particular design, is an immersive and effective way to start learning InDesign. 

Luckily, you’ll find a huge range of free InDesign tutorials here on Envato Tuts+. If you’re a complete beginner, work your way through the following tutorials, which will help to build your confidence with using InDesign and develop your print design skills along the way. 

How to Create Documents in InDesign 

This tutorial gives readers with no or limited InDesign experience the basic knowledge on how to set up a document for print.

How to Thread Text in InDesign

Threading text within InDesign can hugely improve the experience of editing and amending copy while working on layouts. The process of threading text is linking two or more text frames, allowing text to flow from one separate frame to another.

How to Import Graphics Into InDesign Documents

In this Quick Tip tutorial, you will learn about the various ways you can import image files into an InDesign document and how to replace and rescale them.

How to Prepare Your InDesign Documents for Printing

Learn how to properly set up the technical specs for your InDesign documents, before you send off your hard work to the printers.

When you have a few basic skills under your belt, you can start to pick up more skills by learning how to create layouts for magazines, posters, or flyers.

How to Design a Book Cover in InDesign

Learn how to design a book cover in InDesign the fun way, with this modern twist on the classic novel Moby Dick.

How to Create a Magazine Template in InDesign

This tutorial leads you through the steps of creating a magazine template in InDesign, complete with page numbers, masters, and running headers. It makes a great foundation for creating your own unique magazine designs. 

How to Design a Stylish Real Estate Flyer in InDesign

Flyers might be small, but these single-page layouts need to pack a punch if they’re going to attract the eye. Here, you’ll learn how to put together a stylish real estate flyer.

How to Create a Business Card in InDesign

Business cards are easy to create in InDesign, and they’re really fun to do. This tutorial shows you how to create one in ten easy steps. 

How to Create a Wedding Invitation in InDesign

Want to know more about specialist print finishes, like foiling and die-cutting? Invitation tutorials are fantastic ways of picking up some cool print skills. Check out this fall-themed wedding invite tutorial. 

Take Your Skills to the Next Level With Courses and Intermediate Tutorials

When you’ve created your first magazine layout or business card in InDesign, you’re ready to deepen your InDesign knowledge and tackle some more niche projects. Learn how to create EPUBs or advanced typography effects through an intermediate tutorial, or become a print design expert with an in-depth course.

How to Create an eBook (EPUB) in InDesign

Ever wanted to convert your InDesign layouts to eBooks? With the right know-how, it’s super-simple to do. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about three different ways you can quickly turn your designs into interactive PDFs or EPUBs, ready for sharing or selling online. 

How to Create Advanced Text Effects in InDesign

These four quick tutorials show you how you can create immersive, advanced typography effects in InDesign in minutes.

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  How to Create a 3D Paper Cut-Out Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

  In this quick and simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a paper cut-out effect which you can apply to any text in Adobe InDesign. This type trend would…
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  How to Create a Quick, Glamorous Light-Bulb Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

  Ever wanted to see your name up in lights? Create a quick light-bulb text effect in Adobe InDesign using the program’s handy Effects panel.
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  How to Create an Engraved Stone Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

  You can’t miss this Games of Thrones-style type effect. Perfect for posters and social media, this effect is quick and easy to create in Adobe InDesign.
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  How to Create an Ice Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

  Quickly learn how to create an icy effect which you can apply to any text. This is also a useful introduction to InDesign effects for beginners.

Course: Pro Print Design Workflow

In this course, instructor Nicki Hart leads you through the process of creating any print document professionally, all the way through from the initial client brief to revisions and final delivery.

Course: Designing Booklets

Learn how to create a multi-page booklet in this course, as well as picking up skills applicable to creating catalogs, brochures, and other print publications. You’ll also learn how to use InDesign’s „Print Booklet” feature so you can send your new booklet to print. 

Course: The Art of Typography

This course gives a broad overview of typography and how to apply it to print designs. You’ll learn how to apply fundamental typographic techniques to your own layouts, and you’ll tackle a broad range of project tasks, including typesetting a book and designing a vintage-inspired typographic poster.

Conclusion

InDesign might seem a little intimidating for first-time users, but it’s actually really intuitive to use once you know a few basics. 

Downloading InDesign templates is a good way of familiarising yourself with the workspace, before moving on to beginner tutorials to build your knowledge base. You can deepen your understanding of creating more specific print and digital work by following intermediate tutorials and video courses. 

Discover more InDesign tutorials and courses here.

Post pobrano z: 20 Best Photo Frame Effects for Photoshop to Make Your Pictures Pop

Create a simple and easy picture frame effect with Photoshop! Check out these amazing resources below.

20 Best Photo Frame Effects

Need a quick frame for your photo? Try a simple Photoshop mockup. These clever resources help you create realistic scenes with picture frames and more.

Display your art in a vintage frame for an old-world effect, or use a levitating frame for a modern twist! Today we bring you 20 incredible assets to simplify your work.

Hand-picked from the latest premium sections of Envato Elements and Envato Market, these picture frame resources are easy to use for any creative professional or hobbyist.

Want to see these resources in action? Check out our examples below.

Make Amazing Vintage Effects Fast: See Our Examples!

To give you an idea of how easy it is to use these resources, here are two fun examples we’ve tried out!

Picture Frame Mockup

Display
your favorite posters and more in this simple retro setup. Featuring
several versatile sizes to display your art, this pack lets you mix and
match frames for the perfect wall. Add it to your website for an
impressive professional look.

In this case, I used this mockup pack on a few free stocks from Pixabay. For a quick turnaround, I went with the setup featuring three black frames in a row. Check out my result below! Pretty sweet!

Picture Frame Mockup v3

Typography
is stunning all on its own. Now you can display your favorite handwritten
quotes and more with this wondrous mockup set. Inside you’ll get a look at five
Photoshop files with well-organized layers for easy customization.

I tried out this mockup set on this Yellow Bee and Hydrangeas Stock from Pixabay. My favorite room featured a beautiful bicycle, so I used that to complement these photos for a cool look. Experiment with different setups to refresh your designs.

Want to see more options? Check out the rest of these amazing resources below.

Just Frames – Prints Mockups

There’s no need to print out your work when you can create that same framed look in seconds! Check out this Just Frames print mockup series, featuring 20 smart locations to choose from. Explore amazing brick backgrounds and incredible wood finishes with this high-quality set.

20 Gravity Photo Frame Mockups

Design a magical room for your photos with this anti-gravity mockup set. These fully customizable Photoshop files make it easy to insert your photos for a cool, anti-gravity effect. Try out different looks featuring white and old oak wood patterns.

9 Picture Frame Mockups

A simple frame can do a lot for a photo. Make your work shine with this professional pack of picture frame mockups. Designed for high-resolution photos of portraits, landscapes, and more, this pack is fun and easy to use. Just double-click the smart objects to insert your own pictures.

Poster Frame Mockups – Letter

Need a simple frame against a white background? Try out this clean poster frame mockup. This mockup set features various letter-sized frames in an array of basic and bold colors. You’ll get two Photoshop files to view these frames in landscape or portrait mode and a convenient help file.

A4 Frame Mock Up

Make your poster scene even better with a cute office plant! This A4 frame mockup features a standard professional design against a modern stone background. The background is completely included too, so you won’t have to worry about switching it out. Give it a try!

Picture Art Mockup Vol 11

Want a contemporary space for your art? Try out this epic picture art mockup set dedicated to giving you that sleek vibe. Including several inspiring scenes made from real photos, this set features tall windows and cool furniture. Present your designs in a beautiful manner with this amazing pack.

Poster Frame Mockup

Poster mockups are a great way to display your art to clients and other professionals. Check out this impeccable set, featuring 10 realistic-looking templates with interchangeable backgrounds. Inside, you’ll find well-organized layers that are easy to customize for efficient editing.

Frame Art Photoshop Action

Split your pictures up into rectangular frames with this awesome action. Install the action to enjoy an instant effect you can apply to Facebook headers and more. Included in this download is one Photoshop action file along with simple text instructions to help you achieve this look!

Frame Picture Mockup

Create a clean 3D display with interesting details. This creative picture frame mockup features editable smart objects, well-organized layers, and a helpful instructional guide. Learn how to change the impact of your work with a striking picture frame effect.

Gif Animated Frames Photoshop Action

Design an impressive animated frame effect with this cool Photoshop action. Take your portraiture to the next level with unlimited variants to switch up your animation. Get ready to explore 20 color effects that will mesmerize and dazzle. Just watch the animation included.

20 Studio Frame Mockups

Transform your backgrounds into simple studios with this easy mockup. Use Adobe Photoshop to present your photographs and illustrations with finesse and style. Check out the 20 high-resolution Photoshop files to try out different color effects.

Stack of Vintage Frames

Quickly emulate the look of vintage photo frames with this useful pack! Download stunning vintage designs that work well with cityscape and landscape photography. Also included are bonus features like 10 stain brushes and more for added distressing.

Film Strip Mockup

How would your story look? Easily insert your memories into this simple film strip for an exciting look! Check out this film strip mockup featuring fully editable smart objects for pictures and graphics. Replace the blue backgrounds with your images for a fun and exciting effect!

Picture Art Mockup Vol 12

Can you see your art displayed in a modern interior design? Style your designs with incredible, realistic scenes using this epic picture art frame mockup. Using scenes from real photos, this mockup set is great for beginners to Photoshop. Give it a try!

Simple Homes Mockup Vol. 4

Minimalism is simple yet purposeful. Now you can create simple, stunning layouts with this Simple Homes Mockup. Enjoy six Photoshop files packed with professionally lit photography. Display these images for your Etsy, Facebook, or Behance projects for an impressive result.

New Photo Frames

Instantly transform your images with creative, geometric splits. This new photo frame action gives you four amazing styles perfect for the avid photographer. Bring out the best of your work with creative geometric frames that are fully editable and resizable. Download it now!

Video Feedback Photo Effect Photoshop Tool

Make an epic video feedback effect with this effective Photoshop tool. Great for picture frame posters or shots with rectangular edges, this tool allows you to warp your photos instantly for a wicked illusion. Test it out with any image, including text and other graphics.

Framework Scene Creator

Design the scene you need with this awesome Framework scene creator. Creatives will enjoy the beautiful selection of high-quality frames and objects to beautify any scene. Showcase your work in its best light with this striking set!

Show Us Your Picture Frame Designs!

Tried any of these assets? Let us know! Tell us your favorite picture frame assets in the comments below.

Want to create these effects yourself? Try out these tutorials:

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  Photo Manipulation
  How to Create a Vintage Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop
  Melody Nieves

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  Photo Manipulation
  How to Create an Endless Picture Within a Picture Illusion in Adobe Photoshop
  Melody Nieves

This has been a collection of premium resources perfect for the avid designer. For more Photoshop photo frame effects, check out Envato Market and Envato Elements, or enlist the help of our talented professionals at Envato Studio. Happy designing!