StudioDorgs

In case you have to bake cookies, here are some christmas theme cookies as vector assets (thus you can change or add things to your likes), for reusage in Affinity Photo & Designer & Publisher.

xmas_cookies.afassets  

Have a nice time!

Hello guys!
 
Just wanted to let you know that today I've released a FREE eBook for Affinity Designer: Creating a Stylish Jungle Scene
 
For $0.00 you'll get:
22 Pages PDF eBook FREE Assets Library  Color Palette Original .afdesign file  Click on the image to subscribe and get your download link. If you don't want to receive further emails from Frankentoon, just un-subscribe after downloading the eBook, no hard feelings :)
 
Enjoy!
 

Thank you for this! 

Questa è la mia COLOR PALETTE ottenuta dalle opere più suggestive di Vincent Van Gogh: spero vi piaccia e vi sia utile!
Saluti!
 

van gogh colors.afpalette

Today, let’s have fun with Gradient Maps…
Gradient Maps are a great way to color grade photos, since they map dark, light, and midtone values according to a pre-defined gradient. This can easily define a “look” for photos that might otherwise be hard to accomplish.
Although I am not a user of Photoshop, our “arch rival” has a wonderful group of gradient maps called “Photographic Toning” that are specifically designed to color grade photos. Although you have to drill down through a few panels and dialog boxes to find them (and you sort of have to know they’re there in the first place) they are a truly nice addition. Also, they are easily obtained by anyone.
But, as they say, there’s the rub. Affinity Photo cannot import Photoshop gradient maps. Affinity Photo can store pre-defined gradients in the Swatches studio, but for some unknown reason the stored gradients are not available from the Gradient Map studio panel. Gradient Maps can be stored as presets, and can be chosen from the Adjustments panel, but I don’t believe they can be easily exported from one computer and brought into a different one.
So… after a long couple of days of transcription, I have created a set of Macros that apply each of the 38 Photographic Toning gradient maps. Since macros are easy to store, and to share, I am making them available for anyone who wants them.
There are actually 2 sets of Macros included - each as an easy-to-import Category from the Library panel. The first group of Macros is called “Photographic Toning Gradients” and these are named according to the gradient map they apply. Each macro creates a Gradient Map layer, applies the appropriate color values, and names the layer according to the gradient map it applied. The second set of macros is called “Photographic Toning Gradients - reduced.” This category also applies the gradient maps in a similar fashion, but then reduces the opacity of the layer to 30%. This reduces the effect of the Gradient Map, and produces a much subtler effect.
Here is an image that shows the full-strength versions of all 38 gradient maps.

And here is a photo to which I’ve applied a full-strength gradient map, and also a reduced-strength gradient map.

These macro categories are included in the ZIP file attached to this post, along with a Letter sized JPG that includes samples of the gradient maps. Also included in the ZIP file is another macro category that includes one more macro. It’s called “Obama Hope Poster” and, as you might have guessed, it turns any photo into an Obama Hope-style poster. Just because…
Please enjoy them!
Photographic Toning Gradient Maps.zip

Trying to design some more vintage style assets.. 

A little more in my research for achieving the Victorian style.. 
Three layers of different shadowing, but with the same lines.. hatching and crosshatching :-) 
 
 

Sharing some AD brushes I made that were the result of some fun experimentation.
Repeating strokes was a major theme in this set: CD_testbrush16-17.afbrushes
These are brushes made while testing several notions.
I am dropping these with no formal arrangement. They are grouped as they were created.

Left side of the reference image attached:
The first six brushes are designed to see how some “wet” watercolor or ink looking strokes might work when set to repeat. 
Further down are wet edged strokes for line like effects. 
Some have a generic texture that can be drawn over and over to create coverage. Coverage over large areas that doesn’t look like a flat fill. Just keep drawing until the strokes cover - like a watercolor fill.

Right side:
Strokes on the right column are mostly experiments in seeing how well the texture of Koh-I-Noor Magic FX Pencils could be emulated. These pencils are the most fun drawing tools imaginable. I was looking for a way to have several colored bands NOT draw as uniform bands (always in the same position) in emulation of the random effect of the real pencils. This was an interesting experiment - making the color bands look semi-random - but also making the bands link up and repeat.
These were made from scans of strokes made with one of the actual pencils. The color examples are the actual pencils colors. To retain the original colors - don’t apply a stroke color to the brush.
There are several more repeating “wet” brush strokes on the right side as well.
Some of the line style brushes were used in the grumpy geezer image and this:
 
 
Enjoy!
If you do find a use for these brushes - please do share with me examples of artwork you create. I would love to see.

 

Im not sure how useful or good they are, but I made some vector brushes.. useful for me, and if anyone can use them, here you go :-) 
i made them for the love of vintage lettering styles, and I use it for backgrounds, like the old Sanborn Maps style.. 
Anyway, as I’m quite new to brush making, I’m sure they can be improved, and if I do, I’ll update them here :-) 
hope it it will be useful for some :-) and they can be downloaded from here.. 
feel free to give feedback.. good or bad is welcome as long as it is constructive:-) 
276ccm Vintage Lines.afbrushes

I think the vector Lino-cut brushes in this TutsPlus tutorial look wonderful: http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-set-of-art-brushes-you-can-use-to-make-a-linocut-style-illustration--cms-21964
 
I can't wait to try this tut using Affinity Designer, the minute after it's possible to make custom vector brushes.

Here is a copic palette I created. Maybe it will be useful for someone.
Copic.afpalette

Protractors & moveable zero-point rulers
I have removed the existing files from the Resources Forum, and replaced them with an updated version (v2.0)
Changes :
>One-click color change.
>No separate horizontal and vertical rulers.
>>If a separate Hor/Vert ruler is needed, open the file and delete the obsolete ruler.
>Rulers & Protractors are now also available as "Asset".
>Naming conventions streamlined.
Please feel free to edit/change the files to your liking.
The rulers/protractors are available as file  for use with Affinity Photo as well as Asset for Affinity Designer.
For using the rulers/protractors, please refer to the "How To" file / asset.
PS:
Instead of having to copy/paste a ruler, you can also stick the ruler files onto your desktop and upon use, drag it onto the canvas. It will then show up as an embedded document (separate layer) which you can also delete when no longer needed.
I hope you find them useful until the upcoming release of the much anticipated major 1.7 update.
 
How to v2.0.afdesign
Protractor-type1 v2.0.afdesign
Protractor-type1a v2.0.afdesign
Protractor-type2 v2.0.afdesign
 
RulerV+H-15cm v2.0.afdesign
RulerV+H-30cm v2.0.afdesign
RulerV+H-Inch-10th v2.0.afdesign
RulerV+H-Inch-16th v2.0.afdesign
Rulers&Protractors v2.0.afassets

Added Project Set 6  : Poison (painting moss)
 
30 'Moss' Raster Brushes based on Poison
 

PROJECT BRUSH - POISON 01 02.pdf
ProjectBrush - Poison B.zip

Working on a new set of raster brushes based on Poison
Added Project Set 6 [A]: Poison (painting mushrooms!)
30 new Raster Brushes using vector objects created in drawing
PDF sample sheet as attached
 
Enjoy!

PROJECT BRUSH - Poison 01 01.pdf
ProjectBrush - Poison A.zip

Project Brush Set 20 Pattern Brush Sets 
Updated the brush set to version 2
Changes/improvements as below
Version 2.0
1. Removed old versions redundant now..
2. All nozzles are now vector based replacing previous raster versions (as much as possible)
3. Replaced some of the older Base Patterns with some organics (set 04)
4. The old brush set was appearing darker and less intense with 1.7/1.8 update...I have fixed that with this version!
5. Updated the Sample sheets to latest layout (included ref to updated/new patterns).
6. Organised the sets into groups of 30 (Group 01 x4)
7. Added a generic set of brush Nozzles for texture variation (These are repeated across all sets)
8. Included sample sheets of base patterns
9. 19 new base textures
Archived the Older Brush set and updated Library information

Sample Sheets
Pattern Brushes Set 01

Vector Base Textures Set 01

ProjectBrush - Pattern Set 01.zip
Pattern Brushes Set 02

Vector Base Textures Set 02

ProjectBrush - Pattern Set 02.zip
Pattern Brushes Set 03

Vector Base Textures Set 03

ProjectBrush - Pattern Set 03.zip
Pattern Brushes Set 04

Vector Base Textures Set 04

 
ProjectBrush - Pattern Set 04.zip

Added 60/240 New Pattern Brushes to supplement original set [Pattern Brush Packs]
 
Set A from Set 2 (30 Brushes)
Set A from Set 3 (30 Brushes)
 
Samples as displayed below
PDF file for reference
2 Zip files

Pattern Brushes PB 13-15.pdf
PATTERNS-02 Set A.zip

Pattern Brushes PB 03 A.pdf
PATTERNS-03 Set A.zip

Assets from [Screech] inktober #09
Sharing a selection of vector assets
Asset List subCategory List
35 Feathers
8 Fill texture patterns
14 Texture Groups
19 Texture Overlays
11 Trees/partial
13 Leaves
11 shapes 
Asset Sample Sheets
PDF sample Sheet x2 (not all assets displayed)
Single asset file with 7 subcategories
 
Samples as displayed (had to change colour of some assets in library as don't display well on grey backgrounds)
Also embedded repeating patterns (x2) had to be inserted to assets as group rather than embedded file (which is how I usually use them.)
 
Enjoy!
 
Hope you find them useful
 
 


Vector Assets 01 01.pdf
Vector Assets 01 02.pdf
vectorAssets-Screech.zip

Added Project Set 5
 
Sharing a new collection of brushes
A streamlined set of 30 brushes used to create 'Monster Club' and composed from mixed sources in the Brush Library + new brushes edited/redesigned to assist with painting
 
Replaced original brushes used for creating Monster Club (first AD project!) with completely new set using better brush dynamics and recent nozzles.
A lot of 'low flow' brush dynamics here to help build up pattern texture
 
PDF sample sheet as attached
 
Enjoy!

PROJECT BRUSH - Monster Club 01 01.pdf
ProjectBrush-MonsterClub.zip

Free Neon Elements you can use them conveniently thanks to the assets panel .afassets file included. 
You can use it in both personal and commercial projects for yourself, your company or your customer.
hope it will be useful for you
Download it from here http://www.affinitytemplates.com/neon-kit-resources-for-affinity-designer/

Hello everyone!
I share a palette of gradients, which I have had for years.
Note: I do not know the author's name, which is why I do not mention it.
 

200 Vector Gradients.zip

With this free template you can use the cool symbols function from Affinity Designer in Affinity Photo on you desktop and on your iPad.
Download
This tutorial demonstrates the use of the template
 
Have fun to draw your own seamless repeating patterns.
Norbert

Hey guys......so I was working on my new course...and got the the lesson on making brushes.....sooooo I had to amek some brushes. 
 
I made a set of fog/ smoke brushes in raster and a set of silky smooth stroke brushes for your vector applications. 
 
I have learned so much from the people on the site....I wanted to give back, so here ya go . I am working on new blog post and some new art using them....so I will keep you in the loop 
 
Feedback on them is always appreciated, I love making these sorts of tools 
 
Jeremy , www.7thseasonstudios.com
Stroke brushes -7th season studios .afbrushes
Smoke and fog brushes -7th season studios.afbrushes

Texture Brush Fur 
Updated 03 02 2022
Adjusted the Brush dynamics so that they perform better
Zip file contains 30 brushes (1 pack x 30)
PDF sample file added

 
TB 4 FUR Set 4-37-39.pdf
 
TB4 Fur Brushes - 0A V2.afbrushes

Hi all
This is a new small sample set of brushes I have been working on for several months with base textures, seamless patterns with mixed vector/bitmap nozzles. 
 
It is a larger single set containing 30 raster brushes I have changed the numeric s slightly on the brush reference sheet (it's just a number!) 
 
Sample sheet is attached
 
enjoy!

TexturePainter - 01-S.zip
TxP 1 Set 1.pdf
 
Added A new version of the sample set using AD 1.7 Brush Engine
Used #08 sample set Texture Paint Brush set as latest in sequence!
 
TexturePainter - 08-S.zip
TxP1 BRUSH PACKS TxP 8 01.pdf
 

 
Added Experimental Set combining 2 brush Sets
1. Project Brush Organics 08 (For AD/AP version 1.7)
2.Texture Paint Special Set 08 (For AD/AP version 1.7)
Added luminosity adjustments for effect
 

 
TexturePainter - Effects-09-E.zip
TxPE1 BRUSH PACKS TxPE 9 01.pdf

Hi All!
 
I'm here to share with you DAUB Kraken a brand new set with 114 tools included and a special discount for forum users!
 

 
This set include:
DAUB Calamus - 28 Tools
A set of textured inkers, with pressure and other dynamic responsiveness.
Different nibs, bristles and behaviours to create catchy and vibrant strokes. This set is usable in Affinity Designer too!
 
DAUB Asper - 34 Tools
A set of dry media, with rough look and feel. Pressure and other dynamics are there to make anything look dramatically analog.
This set is usable in Affinity Designer too!
 
DAUB Moiré - 52 Tools
A set including linocut and grunge textured rakes, ideal to create engraved styles.
This set also includes a terrific collection of halftone patterns and stippling textures working with pressure.
You'll see the density increasing with pressure and building up strokes too.
 
 
 
Grab the stroke guide here
 
Please note that some brushes could act different on iOS version of AP.
 
Use the following link  to get a 20% OFF!
 
Merry Christmas!
Paolo