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Tutorials on how to achieve traditional styles in your digital art and design work including mid-century illustration, vintage comic books, kitschy American design.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Composition
Learn the secrets of effective design with this comprehensive guide on composition fundamentals. Ideal for designers, illustrators, and anyone interested in visual communication. Learn the six key contrasts and the power of iteration, get practical tips like the Rule of Thirds, and discover how composition mastery can improve your work.

How to Draw an Authentic Comic Panel
Learn how to create a vintage-looking comic panel with our step-by-step tutorial. You'll be able to add color halftones, wear and tear, and other effects to achieve a convincing vintage aesthetic.

Using the Risograph Print Pack for Photographs in Procreate
Turn your photographs into analog Risograph prints in seconds with the Risograph Print Pack for Procreate. Our step-by-step guide walks you through this easy process of making your photography look like authentic Risograph prints.

Risograph Print Pack for Clip Studio Paint
Transform your digital artwork into analog Risograph prints in seconds with the Risograph Print Pack action for Clip Studio Paint. 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.

Risograph Print Pack for Procreate
Transform your digital artwork into analog Risograph prints in seconds with the Risograph Print Pack template for Procreate. 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.

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.

Risograph Print Pack for Photoshop
Transform your digital artwork into analog Risograph prints in seconds with the Risograph Print Pack action for Photoshop. 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.

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!

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.

5 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Clip Studio Paint
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.

4 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Photoshop
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 4 ways to use pattern textures for more eye-catching and impressive illustrations.

6 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Procreate
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 6 ways to use pattern textures for more eye-catching and impressive illustrations.

5 Must-Know Tips for Using Patterns in Adobe Illustrator
Want to add more visual interest to your illustrations? Check out these tips for using patterns in Adobe Illustrator. Includes methods for applying patterns, resizing patterns, and changing pattern colors.

How to Install Procreate Brushes on Your Mac, PC, and iPad
There are multiple ways to install Procreate brushes, whether using a Mac, Windows PC, or iPad. The RetroSupply Co. Team has laid out the fastest and most efficient methods for installing your new brushes, no matter your devices. Follow along and get creative!

Comic History: Texture and Print
Learn how to create retro-style artwork with this in-depth series. Discover the secrets behind making authentic retro artwork using concepts inspired by traditional techniques, tools, and media. In part three of this series, we’ll explore texture, including the impact of ink, paper, aging, and the environment artwork lives in.

Comic History: Color and Print
Learn how to simulate retro artwork in this three-part series dedicated to the history of printing methods and how to recreate them digitally. In part two of the series, we’ll explore the history of color in printing including lithography, four-color printing, and more.

Comic History: Linework and Print
Learn the secrets of simulating vintage artwork in this three-part series. These articles are a must-read for digital artists, illustrators, comic book creators, and print designers looking to bring retro touches to their work.

DupliTone: Clip Studio Paint Brush Demo
Take a look at our best-selling halftone swatch set DupliTone in this quick Clip Studio Paint 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 swatches.
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