Contemporary Art & Illustration
The Artillerist explores the tools, techniques, and artists shaping contemporary art. Through practical guides, trusted buying recommendations, creative inspiration, and curated resources, we help illustrators, painters, designers, and visual storytellers create better work.
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No single test can prove that artwork is human-made. This guide explains how to build a credible record using sketches, layered files, progress captures, timestamps, provenance credentials, and a consistent publishing history.
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Art licensing can turn one piece of artwork into multiple sources of income without selling your copyright. Learn how licensing works, what rights to grant, how artists get paid, and what to watch for before signing an agreement.
Compare realistic 2026 rates for 75 art commission types, then calculate labor, licensing, revisions, deposits, and rush fees without underpricing your work.
Learn which logo files to give clients, including SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG, source files, color variations, folder structure, and a practical handoff checklist.
Learn how to build a portfolio with no experience using personal projects, realistic creative briefs, case studies, and self-initiated work that demonstrates what you can do.
Thinking about 3D for 2D artists? This free roadmap compares Blender, Adobe Project Neo, Godot, and Unreal Engine 5 so you can start diversifying without spending a cent.
Artists are getting likes, followers, and attention—but fewer commissions. We examine how AI, changing budgets, social media, competition, and shifting buyer behavior are transforming the art commission market in 2026
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