Visual inspiration, site news, and graphic design tips & tutorials from the PixelSquid team!
PixelSquid works with so many different art forms and workflows, so we were excited to see that PixelSquid objects were being featured in the official music video for “Feel Like That” by Midi Matilda. We got a chance to talk with the band about their new album Just A Game and how they balance audio and video music production. PixelSquid: …
The PixelSquid library is always growing, with more and more new objects being published to our catalog every week. Today, the PixelSquid Team is proud to announce that we’ve hit a big milestone: our catalog now contains over 50,000 objects ready to be added to your designs. To our customers who’ve been with us throughout these years, THANK YOU for …
PixelSquid objects can be rotated and downloaded from our website interface (no plugin necessary), meaning the full library is suitable for any program that can open PNG file formats, like the popular Procreate app for iPad! Follow along with freelance illustrator Swolfchan as he constructs a character using PixelSquid images in Procreate! Tools used within this process: iPad Pro, Procreate, …
Returning PixelSquid users probably noticed the much anticipated improvements made to the PixelSquid plugin for Adobe Photoshop during Adobe MAX last week. In conjunction with the plugin update, the PixelSquid team also introduced new imagery to our website homepage. We are taking this opportunity to feature the outstanding artists that use PixelSquid and make this imagery possible. Monica Sauro …
PixelSquid is pleased to welcome our guest author, professional concept artist Kenny Callicutt. Kenny previously authored a post about his technical process. This time Kenny’s demonstration is of his creative process and how he uses his tools to bolster creative balance between his professional artwork and his personal artwork. For the last 10+ years, I’ve worked as a concept artist …
Want to learn advanced compositing from a professional creative director? Join us as Dave Pasciuto walks us through his process for creating an amazing Cyber City set in the year 2157, showcasing his vast skill set using Photoshop and other tools to make some sci-fi magic happen. This image was created specifically for Adobe MAX 2020 using the innovative PixelSquid …
We love seeing PixelSquid used in so many different ways, especially by our long-time users! Shaun Ryken is a Photoshop Pro and has been using PixelSquid for years. We were able to speak with him about his newest accomplishments, including his featured filter for Adobe’s new Photoshop Camera app. PixelSquid: Tell us about your camera filters you created for the …
We recently checked back in with one of our favorite PixelSquid power users, Ponte Ryuurui. Previously, we chatted with the Tokyo-based artist about his stellar speed paints for his Youtube channel. In this more recent video, Ryuurui constructs a terrifying underwater battle between a submarine and megalodon. Thalassophobia, anyone? Watch the full video below and read our interview with the …
Just in time for Adobe MAX, we’re excited to introduce the recently updated PixelSquid plugin for Adobe Photoshop and your chance to save 50% on a full year of PixelSquid access! Streamlined, Easier, Faster: The Full PixelSquid Library at Your Fingertips For years, PixelSquid power users have loved using our Photoshop plugin to load their lightboxes and spin objects directly …
We’re very excited to present this in-depth tutorial exploring themes of fantasy and light vs. dark by surrealist artist, Aron! Below, you can see the staggering difference between the before and after image and even watch a quick layer-by-layer video to see the work in motion. Read on to learn more about Aron’s workflow and signature style in his colorful …
