My First Skillshare Class | Interactive PDFs Using InDesign Made Simple

Creating my first Skillshare video “Interactive PDFs Using Adobe InDesign” from the basics. I show you how to create your own basic forms.

Design IndustryAndalee HyattNovember 26, 2018dielines, graphic design, graphics, illustration, production art skills, production art, production manager, production artist, learning, designer, design questions, design 20187, design 2018, InDesign, Adobe InDesign, Interactive PDFs, Interactive PDFs using InDesign

2018 Inktober Challenge Wins & Why You Should

Every year Inktober roles around since Jake Parker invented this monumental challenge to draw every day in October. I always intend to participate and set myself up mentally for the challenge. However, by the time October rolls around, I am so busy I cannot stick with the challenge. This year I decided instead of doing Inktober, I would paint an oil painting. Small wins. For someone who works two jobs, even one painting is a commitment.

Oil PaintingsAndalee HyattOctober 24, 2018pumpkin, fall, vegetables, seasonal painting, painting, oil painting, dutch paintings, classic, art classes

What is a Zine? How Can I Make One?

I discuss the history of the zine and its popularity throughout the decades as a graphic design medium. Zines have become a popular method of sharing art and design.

Graphic DesignAndalee HyattOctober 24, 2018zine, what is a zine, zine madness, creating a zine, creating your first zine, zine art, history of zine, graphic design, graphic design topics

How to Create Basic Photoshop Brushes

Every illustrator starts out using great brush sets, or even just the standard brushes that come with their device. I am a firm believer that when you are starting out in illustration you should use the basic brushes that come with Procreate or Photoshop.

Digital illustrationAndalee HyattOctober 24, 2018ipad, iPad painting, tablet painting, digital painting, digital illustration, Apple Pencil, reviews, paper screen protectors, tools for digital artists, digital artists

Conceptual Space Illustration Inspired by California Fires

Science fiction always reminds me of what we are doing to the planet because it begs the question of where will we go when technology destroys what we have. We have been destroying our home for a very long time. I hope this illustration can be a reminder of the many ways we can be a good citizen to the Earth and thank the firefighters who are trying to stop the massacre.

I already donate to them, but you could too: americanforest.org

WatercolorAndalee HyattAugust 8, 2018fires, firefighters, illustration, earth, last plant, last planet, watercolor, watercolor painting, watercolor illustration, california fires, 2018 fires

Read THIS Before Going To A Private Art School

In 2007 I called up a local private art school that had a good reputation for churning out budding designers. It seemed like my only option because my father had recently had cancer and there was no money for college. I was attending community college and thought this might be my only opportunity to make art a career. It was a notable school and had many options for different design careers. Little did I know.

Marine Painting Course With William Kalionzes

William Kalionzes teaches marine landscape watercolor and gouache technique. His exceptional work is worth taking a look at and learning from.

Art ClassesAndalee HyattJuly 29, 2018fine art, fine art technique, gouache, watercolor, watercolour, william kalionzes, fine artist, art classes, orange county art classes, must have, illustration, illustrators, illustration courses

How to Build Interactive PDFs Using InDesign | From Basics to Rockstar

Build a cleverly designed interactive PDF using InDesign.

How to Create A Dynamic Space Romance Scene

Illustrating fantasy scenes using watercolor and Photoshop. How to create a dynamic scene.

IllustrationAndalee HyattJuly 15, 2018creative illustration, watercolor, watercolour, Orange County illustrator, designer, graphic desigenr, graphic designer, graphic design industry, martian, space art, creative, painting, andalee motrenec, andalee hyatt, illustrators, california

Top 4 Most Inspiring Illustrators On Skillshare

These four ladies got me through a time when I felt discouraged about pursuing art. Their Skillshare courses are exceptional and I know you will get as much out of them as I did. They all harbor a different corner of the design field but are all illustrators.

Skillshare, Illustrators, IllustrationAndalee HyattJuly 11, 2018illustration, digital illustration, design, graphic design, graphic design topics, graphic design resources, Skillshare, best tutorials, best illustrators, top illustrators, top illustrators on skillshare, most inspiring, illustrators, botanical

What to Expect in a Graphic Design Portfolio Review

What happens in a student portfolio review? I give a few tips of how to make your review sessions successful and what to expect if you are a reviewer.

Top 5 Logo Trends for 2018

Market trends for logos this 2018 reflect what some have defined as “nostalgic.” Logo Lounge, one of the largest logo directories online, reported 2018 logo designers have returned to a more retro, curvy style. Read more to find out what the top 5 trends for logo design are this 2018.

Herb of July is Curry Leaf!

I have been continuing to work on my herbal collection. Here is the newest addition to the series. I will also be posting very soon about the inking project I mentioned above. It's going to be a set of icons, and a vector design for business cards. Stay tuned! I'll be sharing what these herb stationary cards look like soon as a collection.

Andalee HyattJune 15, 2018

How I create Expressive Botanical Watercolor Paintings

I discuss my methods for creating botanical illustrations in this short blog about a watercolor painting I created through layering paint.

Andalee HyattMay 23, 2018

Visionary Subject Photos

I found that whenever I used photos online for painting subjects my work looked less original and flat. Using your own photos can add an original element to your paintings. Keep in mind memories can easily be turned into paintings.

PhotographyAndalee HyattMay 10, 2018Tahoe, lake tahoe, adventures, graphic designer, graphic design, illustration, painting, watercolor, oil painting, painting basics, subject photosComment

3 Tips For Creating Expressive Pet Portraits

So you want to paint a pet portrait? And someone has sent you a few images of their dog, cat, bird, or rabbit. You're not sure what to do because there isn't enough detail, or the image is blurry, or it has a terrible background. Well...here are a few tips for making your pet portrait the best you've ever done and WOWing your client.

Pet Portraits, WatercolorAndalee HyattApril 25, 2018illustration, tonal value, how to, how to illustrate, pet portraits, dogs, cats, birds, popular pet portrait artist, Orange County artist, Orange County pet portrait artist, pet portraits orange county, Orange County illustratorComment

A 12-part herb illustration collection to show you how to create botanical paintings from start to finish.

12-part herb collection I am working on for a poster design.

10 Things You Should Take Plein Air Painting

Great art often results from chasing inspiration. Myself and another artist decided to paint en plein air on Laguna Beach at a small cove south of the Montage resort. Despite being a grey morning, the sun managed to peak out over a blue-ish green ocean. We planted our easels on a staired cement structure as local beachcombers took their spots in the sand.

Plein airAndalee HyattApril 11, 2018plein air, San Clemente Art Supply, art supply warehouse, painting outdoors, watercolor, watercolor plein air, watercolour, Orange County artist, art, landscape, ocean, ocean art, en plein air

RIBBA Art Show Will have my art

Children's pattern inspiration & taking from nostalgia

I designed this children’s illustration pattern with pastels using Procreate.