~starduskmoon

This is an always updated journal. Eventually, all of the links on the Helpful Links journal will be checked and organized for easier browsing. You can always use Ctrl+F to search for a particular phrase etc. This journal is for Graphic Designers/Illustrators/Artist etc. who need ideas for their portfolio, resume help, artist communities, etc. If you have a website or some other tidbit of information that you would like to share, please feel free to comment on the journal and it will be added. Thank you and I hope that you find some use from this page.

Artist Information

Favorite Links

People That I Watch Very Carefully

New Kiriban at 12,000 Choose My Next Creation

100 Theme Challenge

Apophysis Resource Guide

POV-RAY [link]
Terragen [link]
GIMP [link]

Make links to other deviants, deviations, or websites
[link]

Have you tried the forums? Ask a question. I promise a lot of people will answer. That's how you meet new fellow artists. Browse through different genres or art...experiment with new techniques. You don't always have to do artwork. Try taking some photographs, read, or write something (poetry/short story).

LOGOS are supposed to be registered with the trademark office and not the copyright office. So for all of you out there, if you want to register a combination of your logo/slogan/title/name...you need to go to [link]. Whenever you want to publish poetry, artwork, music etc, go to [link].
Websites:

Aquent.com

Ritasvesiegelresources

Freelancejobssearch

Commarts.com

[link]

portfolio.com

craigslist

designquote.net

creativehotlist

[link]
Broadsheet Mechanical Specifications

[link]


Standard Broadsheet Ad Sizes and Units



[link]



Society of Illustrators

[link]



Illustrator World

[link]



AIGA

[link]



AIGA of Detroit

[link]ortfolio-detail-page&id=44875344782



Adcraft Club of Detroit

[link]



Jobsearch for all jobs

Indeed.com







Portfolio Ideas:


Professional Communities:


Every designer should:

keep a folder or scrapbook of interesting designs (format or color ideas) from magazines, newspapers, business cards, brochures, direct mail flyers, etc.

look for printing companies in your area and get an idea of what they look for in pre-press


Useful Reference Books (in my possession):



Useful Reference Books (not in my possession):