Geoarchaeology — the application of geological methods to archaeological sites — has transformed our understanding of ancient landscapes. Sites that appeared isolated in the historical record often turn out to have been embedded in much denser settlement patterns.
Ancient mathematical astronomy is one of the more impressive ancient achievements. Hipparchus' discovery of the precession of the equinoxes — the slow wobble of the earth's axis — required observations spanning generations and mathematical modeling of considerable sophistication.
The Sasanian king Shapur I's inscription at Naqsh-e Rostam, which shows him holding captive the Roman emperor Valerian (captured in battle in 260 AD), is one of the most remarkable pieces of ancient political imagery.
The difference between concept art and illustration: concept art is exploration in service of production; illustration is expression in service of communication.
The Gupta period produced the mathematical achievements that make it genuinely a golden age: zero as a mathematical concept, decimal place value notation, early algebra, trigonometry.
The Bridgman anatomy book is dense but the constructive approach is the right approach.
Geoarchaeology — the application of geological methods to archaeological sites — has transformed our understanding of ancient landscapes. Sites that appeared isolated in the historical record often turn out to have been embedded in much denser settlement patterns.
The Gumroad fee structure is higher than I'd like but the platform is simple enough that I've never considered switching.
Posting work-in-progress actually builds more engagement on Instagram than finals, in my experience.
Ancient mathematical astronomy is one of the more impressive ancient achievements. Hipparchus' discovery of the precession of the equinoxes — the slow wobble of the earth's axis — required observations spanning generations and mathematical modeling of considerable sophistication.
As someone with 2 years of experience, I can confirm this is solid advice
The Sasanian king Shapur I's inscription at Naqsh-e Rostam, which shows him holding captive the Roman emperor Valerian (captured in battle in 260 AD), is one of the most remarkable pieces of ancient political imagery.
The difference between concept art and illustration: concept art is exploration in service of production; illustration is expression in service of communication.
Editorial illustration timelines are as aggressive as described. Two days is not unusual and sometimes it's one.
Why hasn't anyone mentioned pixel art in this thread?
Can you elaborate on the Wingspan part?
This is the way
Spirit Island teaching tip: draw the board actions on a whiteboard for new players. Clarifies the invader phase enormously.
Hard light sources produce sharp shadows with defined edges. Soft light sources produce gradual shadows with soft edges. This is physics, not style.
Source? Not doubting you, just want to learn more
The Gupta period produced the mathematical achievements that make it genuinely a golden age: zero as a mathematical concept, decimal place value notation, early algebra, trigonometry.
I've taught Wingspan to maybe 20 people at this point. Everyone gets it by round two once the birds start triggering.
As someone with 6 months of experience, I can confirm this is solid advice