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Risograph Print Pack for Affinity

Risograph Print Pack for Affinity

Transform your digital artwork into analog Risograph prints in seconds with the Risograph Print Pack template for Affinity. Our step-by-step guide walks you through this easy process of making authentic-looking Riso prints for display or mocking up your digital designs for print.

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Wolf Wax Live Draw

Wolf Wax Live Draw

Watch an in-depth video or a classic comic-style illustration being created in the style of Archie and other non-action comics. Includes free brushes to follow along!

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5 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Affinity

5 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Affinity

Adding patterns to your retro-style illustrations is an effective and easy way to make your work more visually interesting. Following along with the RetroSupply Co. crew as we outline 5 ways to use pattern textures for more eye-catching and impressive illustrations.

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How to Get Registration Error

How to Get Registration Error

A natural quirk of traditional printmaking is registration error. When one layer of color is off-register compared to the other layers. Modern printers and digital art lack this quirk unless you do it on purpose. That's where we come in. In these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, we'll show you how to create registration errors in your digital artwork.

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How to Create Print Distress

How to Create Print Distress

Weatherization, age, and handling can affect the look of traditional prints. This causes a natural distressing that is missing in digital artwork. In this easy, step-by-step set of instructions we'll show you how to achieve this touch of authenticity to your work.

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Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Affinity Mask Demo

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Affinity Mask Demo

Adding texture to your work can bring charm and a touch of vintage to your otherwise squeaky clean digital art. Follow along as we show you two lightning-fast ways to add retro charm to your art in Affinity using Clipping Masks, Alpha Lock, and Layer Masks.

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Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Affinity Background Demo

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Affinity Background Demo

Learn to add vintage, analog charm to your digital art with this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial using the Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Brush Set for Affinity. You'll be bringing life to your digital art in no time. So simple you'll think you skipped a step!

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How to Use Halftone Brushes in Affinity

How to Use Halftone Brushes in Affinity

New to Affinity Designer, halftone brushes, or both? No need to worry. We're here to help! Watch or read our easy step-by-step guide on how to use halftone brushes in Serif's Affinity Designer. We'll be using the ColorLab Color Comic Kit to demonstrate. Follow along and get creating in no time!

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How to Use Paper Textures in Affinity

How to Use Paper Textures in Affinity

Paper textures are a fast and easy way to bring authenticity and warmth to your digital art. If you haven't used them with your work, you might be scratching your head on what to do. We're here to help! Follow our step-by-step guide on using paper textures in Affinity Designer and the ColorLab Comic Color halftone kit.

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DupliTone: Quick Affinity Brush Demo

DupliTone: Quick Affinity Brush Demo

Take a look at our best-selling halftone brush set DupliTone in this quick Affinity Designer brush demonstration. We'll show you how to use DupliTone to color this quirky cat illustration in multiple colors, using our dot and line halftone brushes.

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How to Use Solid Color Palettes with ColorLab

How to Use Solid Color Palettes with ColorLab

Using solid color palettes with ColorLab is a great way to map out your color choices before committing to them. Try out several options, change out single colors, or use them for quick concepts before translating them to halftone. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to best use the solid color palettes that accompany your ColorLab purchase.

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How to Create Ink Bleed

How to Create Ink Bleed

Traditional printmaking is full of quirks and inconsistencies which gives it warmth and charm. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to bring life back to your digital artwork through easy step-by-step instructions.

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DupliTone Community Showcase

DupliTone Community Showcase

Check out examples of real customer work using RetroSupply's DupliTone halftone brushes including detailed shading examples as well as bold and simple applications.

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[TINY TUTORIAL] How to Draw a Mad Scientist

[TINY TUTORIAL] How to Draw a Mad Scientist

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to draw a mad scientist in a mid-century comic book style using broken, runny inker brushes in Procreate or Photoshop.

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[FREEBIE] DupliTone Brush Sample Pack

[FREEBIE] DupliTone Brush Sample Pack

Try before you buy! Our collection of expertly crafted seamless halftones is the talk of digital artist communities. But we still believe you deserve a sample before jumping in on the whole set. Get a taste of these fantastic lo-fi brushes and see why everyone is raving!

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