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The image features two hands shaking, outlined in white with simple, sketch-like lines. The texture within the hands consists of a mosaic-like pattern, with small, pebble-like shapes in varying shades of black and gray. The background is a swirling blend of earthy and muted colors, including greens, purples, and browns, creating a fluid, abstract effect. The name "T. Cowley" is signed in white script in the bottom right corner. The overall composition gives a sense of unity and connection against a dynamic, colorful backdrop.

Open for Creative Collaborations!

Looking to team up on something creative? As a digital artist and designer, I’m open to collaborations! Whether it’s joint art projects, guest posts, or brand partnerships, I’d love to combine our talents and create something unique. Let’s chat, share ideas, and make magic together!

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Abstract digital artwork featuring vertical, fluid-like streaks in vibrant colors such as magenta, green, blue, and peach. The streaks blend and flow together with a marbled effect, creating a sense of movement. Overlaying the background are numerous translucent and opaque circles in varying sizes, mostly in shades of blue and purple, resembling bubbles or droplets. The overall composition is dynamic and layered, with a mix of soft gradients and sharp contrasts.

Art and Design Inspiration

My Go-To Art Tools for Tired Days

Feeling too tired to create but still itching to make something? Here are three art tools I lean on when my energy’s gone but my creative spark’s still flickering—think playful swirls, AI surprises, and carefree scribbles that keep the inspiration flowing without wearing you out.

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Abstract digital artwork featuring a textured background in shades of teal, peach, lavender, and gray. Overlaying this background are numerous black dots of varying sizes, some with white centres. Two large solid-coloured circles dominate the center—one in deep blushing peach on the left and one in dark teal on the right. The composition has a layered, textured appearance with a dynamic arrangement of circular elements.

Art and Design Inspiration

Why a Simple Dot is so Powerful

Dots might seem small, but in art, they pack a punch—from ancient symbolism to digital pixels and Yayoi Kusama’s wild, immersive worlds. This post dives into how a single point can spark infinite meaning, showing why artists across time keep coming back to the humble dot. Curious how deep a dot can go? Let’s find out.

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A man in a cowboy hat and brown jacket stands against a wall in a modern office, partly covering his face with his hand and hat. Beside him is a large, vintage-style "WANTED" poster featuring a black-and-white illustration of a man in a bow tie. The poster reads: "WANTED for phishing, refund scams & cyber trickery. 'Jessy' James. Reward for information leading to IP address." The office in the background has glass walls, desks, office chairs, and computer monitors.

Business and Branding

WARNING: Jesse James is a Refund Scammer?

Ever had someone email you about a refund for something you never sold? That’s how my run-in with a refund scam started — and it only got stranger from there, featuring a sketchy domain (serolik.com) and a fake Jesse James. Here’s the full story, plus tips to help you spot and avoid scams like this one.

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AI Art and Machine Learning

The Psychology of Abstract Patterns in Product Design

Product design has been changed by abstract art, which focuses on shape, color, and texture to make new patterns that look good. Want to know the influence of abstract patterns in product design? Read on to learn how its concepts and techniques can make everyday things look better and work better. Color & Form Abstract Read more…

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Screenshot of a digital painting application showing a canvas with a watercolour-style painting. The artwork features broad strokes of blue, purple, and orange, with the words "Pigment + Paper" handwritten in black over the orange section. The interface includes various brush tools on the left, colour palettes and layers panel on the right, and brush customization options in the center-left. The canvas has a textured, paper-like appearance.

Art and Design Inspiration

Rebelle’s Pigments and Why Surface Matters

Rebelle isn’t just digital paint—it’s a whole pigment and surface experience. This blog dives into how pigments behave like real ones, how surfaces change your strokes, and why it all matters for realistic, expressive art.

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A digital painting application interface is shown, featuring a colourful abstract background with fluid, marbled patterns in purple, yellow, blue, and green hues. In the center, bold white stencil-style text reads "STENCILS & STRUCTURES" over a semi-transparent dark rectangle. The application displays tool panels on both sides, including brush settings, watercolour brush options, colour palettes, and layer controls.

Art and Design Inspiration

How to Use Stencils and Structures in Rebelle

Ready to level up your digital art? Learn how Rebelle’s Stencil and Structure tools can bring crisp shapes and rich texture to your paintings. From masking with precision to adding realistic surface depth, this guide shows how to paint with more control and creativity.

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Art and Design Inspiration

The Role of Abstract Art in Modern Surface Design

Have you ever looked at a pattern on a chair or something cool on the wall and thought, this feels like art? What you were looking at probably had something to do with abstract art. Abstract art in modern surface design is a big deal right now, as it’s changed how designers think about patterns, Read more…

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The image shows a digital art interface displaying a colorful background with a leopard print pattern in progress. The background features a gradient blend of colors including blue, green, orange, and purple. Over this background, there are black leopard spots with blue centers scattered throughout the canvas. Three large spiral shapes are drawn in black, and handwritten text in black ink reads “Leopard print WIP” (Work In Progress). The software interface includes various drawing tools, brushes, color palettes, and layer controls.

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Getting to Know the Tools in Rebelle

Curious about what makes Rebelle such a powerful painting app? This post breaks down its most essential tools—from water brushes to tilt controls—so you can start creating with confidence. Whether you’re after soft watercolour blends or bold oil textures, you’ll get the lowdown on how each tool brings your digital canvas to life.

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The image shows a workspace in digital art software. The artwork in progress is an abstract close-up of a butterfly wing with thick black outlines dividing various sections. These sections are filled with vibrant, watercolour-like gradients in shades of teal, blue, purple, orange, yellow, and pink. The interface displays a variety of tools and settings on both sides of the screen, including brush types, colour palettes, layer controls, and opacity sliders. The left panel focuses on drawing and painting tools, while the right panel includes layer management and colour selection.

Art and Design Inspiration

Rebelle: Digital Painting That Feels Real

Curious about digital painting that actually feels like the real thing? Meet Rebelle—software that mimics traditional art tools with stunning realism. From watercolour flow to oils, it’s all there. I’ll be diving deeper into its features soon, but trust me, this is one creative tool you’ll want to explore.

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Art and Design Inspiration

How Contemporary Digital Art is Transforming Graphic Design

Graphic design today is a whole new ballgame—and that’s a good thing. Thanks to digital tools and new tech, digital art and its impact on modern graphic design are bigger than ever. If you think it’s just about logos and posters, think again! Web design, social media, you name it—these days, designers are all over Read more…

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My Go-To Art Tools for Tired Days

Why a Simple Dot is so Powerful

WARNING: Jesse James is a Refund Scammer?

The Psychology of Abstract Patterns in Product Design

Rebelle’s Pigments and Why Surface Matters

How to Use Stencils and Structures in Rebelle

The Role of Abstract Art in Modern Surface Design

Getting to Know the Tools in Rebelle

Rebelle: Digital Painting That Feels Real

How Contemporary Digital Art is Transforming Graphic Design

Why Writing AI Art Prompts is an Art Form

Unmasking Instagram Art Commission Scams

My Odyssey: Blogging, AI Art and Future Plans

The Power of Art in Your Business

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