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5 Must-Have Graphic Design Books That Will Inspire You
A high-quality collection of graphic design books can be a great tool to find inspiration and new perspectives. Here are some of the best graphic design books to inspire your work and keep the ideas flowing.

4 Reasons Why You Should Buy ColorLab (And 1 Reason Why You Shouldn't)
On the fence about whether you need the all-new ColorLab 2022 in your life? Are you wondering whether it will be worth your while? The RetroSupply team explores 4 reasons why you, yes you, should buy ColorLab and one surprising reason why you shouldn't.

The 5 Best Paper Textures for Procreate
Paper textures have become a favorite for new and veteran digital artists alike. The rise in quality makes them attractive for a wide variety of uses. But which one do you pick? We've put together the five best paper textures available for Procreate. No matter your preferences, you're sure to find something you like on the list.

The 5 Best Marker Brushes for Procreate
Markers are a unique tool used by artists and designers for decades. Converting these iconic tools for digital use has been difficult, with many falling short of their real-world equivalents. Thankfully, marker brushes have come a long way, but which do you choose? We've put together the 5 best marker brush packs available on the market for Procreate.

Finding Your Style with Travis Price
Travis Price has been influencing the creative industry for over 20 years. Learn how Travis works and his advice for developing your voice as an illustrator.

The 5 Best Grain and Noise Procreate Brush Sets
Digital art can sometimes feel sterile when using flat applications of color. No matter how lively the design is. Texture can add warmth to your work and help bring back authenticity when you're trying to recreate retro or traditional media. Here is our list of the 5 best Procreate grain and noise packs based on quality, authenticity, and ease of use.

The 5 Best Halftone Procreate Brush Sets
Finding halftone brushes for Procreate can be easy, but good ones, not so much. That's why we've put together a list of the 5 best Procreate halftone brushes available on the market. Here is our list of the 5 best Procreate halftone packs based on quality, authenticity, and ease of use.

5 Reasons Why You'll Love Office Supplies
Transparent "drag and drop" textures are more popular than ever. We've compiled a list of 5 reasons why you'll love our new Office Supplies transparent textures.

The 5 Best Risograph Procreate Brush Sets
Risograph printing was nearly extinct until zinesters, and independent artists brought it back from the dead. Now Risograph printing is more popular than ever! We put together a list of the 5 most high-quality and authentic Procreate brush collections on the market. Check out our pros and cons for each and pick your favorite.

Smells Like Victory!
Imagine if a Xerox machine and an offset press had an ugly baby. However, if you look at the prints being produced, it’s another thing entirely. The inks in Risograph prints are layered, gorgeous and highly distinct -- and even have a unique smell.

30 of the Best Free Retro and Vintage Textures
Our experts have hand-picked the best free vintage and retro textures to take your work to the next level! Find your next favorite texture today!

Look at me! I’m the Cap’n now! A shallow dive on brand mascots
Since the 1930s, American cereal has been festooned with some of the most popular brand mascots ever designed. In this article, we'll take a shallow dive into the history of brand mascots and some of the most popular and notable brand characters created in American pop culture.
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