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How to Land Your First Job or Internship as a Graphic Designer
Whether you are fresh out of school or looking for a career transition, there are certain steps you can take to set yourself up for success before applying for your first job in the graphic design industry.

XAN
Jun 79 min read


Creative Alternatives to Traditional Shields for Role-Playing Game Characters
In the realm of RPGs, your character shapes your entire experience. For those who enjoy character creation and stepping outside the box, sometimes the literal interpretation of items and gear can feel stifling to a player's vision and restrict their creativity. Fortunately, there are plenty of innovative ways to incorporate a proactive element into your character's design that will enhance the role-play experience without breaking the game.

XAN
May 263 min read


How to Set Yourself Up for Success When Playing Table Top Games with ADHD
As a person with ADHD, I have developed a guide with some coping strategies neurodivergent players can use to succeed during table top games

XAN
Nov 3, 20243 min read


How to create strong spellcasting NPCs that are fun to battle
We break down status conditions, types of spells, and recommend spells for your NPC spellcasters to keep players from skipping their turn.

XAN
Aug 29, 202413 min read


Can Digital Art be Fine Art?
Is digital art fine art? Understanding what both are will help us draw conclusions to whether digital art can be fine art.

XAN
Mar 21, 20233 min read


How to Run a Fun D&D Campaign for Low-Commitment Players
Tips on how to run a fun D&D campaign by sharing the commitment as a GM and adjusting to player (and personal) needs.

XAN
Jan 6, 20236 min read


Creating and Improving Your LinkedIn: For Artists
An artist's guide to creating a strong LinkedIn profile for networking, job searching, and self-promotion.

XAN
Dec 20, 202211 min read


How to Discover Your Personal Art Style: It's Easier Thank You Think
It can be difficult to understand one's personal style, but there are some easy steps that will help you through the discovery process.

XAN
Dec 18, 20224 min read


How I Discovered My Personal Art Style
In this four-step guide, I explain the process I went through in order to discover my own personal art style, and how you can find yours too

XAN
Dec 13, 20227 min read
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