Ralph Ammer

A quick beginner’s guide to animation

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To “animate” means to breathe life into things. In these 5 exercises we make stones come alive.

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How infographics work

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Why do we like images?

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Immanuel Kant — What is Beauty?

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Why is beauty so important?

It leads us to truth and goodness, says Immanuel Kant.

How?

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The Creative Playground

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How do I even begin my drawing? The secret to jumpstart our creativity is fun.

But how does that work?

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How to see beauty

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Last summer, I found myself at a farmers market of a small town in Southern France. The air was alive with chatter and the joy of yet another sunny day ahead. I made my way through tourists, neighbourhood regulars and other early birds. To escape the buzz, I stepped into the nearby cathedral. 

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The perfect drawing tool

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The emotional rollercoaster I experience in art supply stores can be summarised in one word: greed. 

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The Creative Switch

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No idea?

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