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Boys' Life Inspirational Images
Get a peak into the world of retro editorial illustration and advertisements from a 1953 issue of Boys' Life. Includes advertisements, gouache illustrations, comics, and more.
The 10 Best Adobe Illustrator Brushes
Check out our curated list of Illustrator tools sure to give you a creative edge. When you want the best Adobe Illustrator brushes to bring your work to the next level, you come to RetroSupply.
20 of the Most Inspiring Retro and Vintage Illustrators
Whether you’re into Mid-Century advertising, pop art, traditional hand-lettering or beyond, these retro illustrators and vintage artists are at the top of their game.
How We Created a 1950s Inspired Jingle for the Woodland Wonderland Brush & Tutorial Pack
We wanted this Photoshop brush set we just released to have a jingle as cool as the catchy 1950s tunes from kid's cereal and drink mixes. So we hired a guy to write a jingle.
10 Must-Read Retro Graphic Design and Illustration Books
In this article, we've included the best retro books on graphic design and illustration. Whether you're looking to brush up on your typography skills or create more authentic retro illustrations.
29 Best Retro and Vintage Illustrator Tutorials
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, take your design skills to the next level with our collection of the very best retro and vintage tutorials for Illustrator.
Brian French: How to Make Your Clients Come Back for More
French Papers’ sixth-generation salesman Brian French explains how a small, 150-year-old, family run paper mill won over designers and agencies to become America’s go-to for custom paper and envelopes.
How to Be More Productive
Perhaps more than ever creatives struggle to stay focused. We talked to leading graphic designers and illustrators to find out how they overcome productivity hurdles. Check out their best time-saving, workflow productivity tips.
How to Create a Cult-Like Following
Learn how to create a loyal following behind your design and illustration work so you can get more clients, sell more products, and make art you love. Features tips from leading creatives including Timba Smits, Mr. Bingo, and Seb Lester.
How to Win More Clients
Establishing a creative career sometimes feels like knocking at the gates of closed up castle. Untap the secrets to finding, contacting, and keeping design clients.
Procreate 5: Drawing App Gets Crazy Good Update with New Brush Studio and More
Procreate 5, the popular drawing app from Savage Interactive, is here for iPad Pro. Discover the five features in the Procreate 5 update we think illustrators will love the most.
40 Chalk Designs to Inspire You
Inspiration is everywhere, and the internet makes finding it quicker than ever. Yet, we still get stuck creatively. We've gone to the pros and gathered some of the best chalk art for that kick in the pants you may need.
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