Do What You Love with Ben Stafford
In this episode of the Do What You Love Series, illustrator and designer Ben Stafford takes us behind the scenes of his creative collage process.
The Do What You Love Series is a year-long series showcasing artists’ interpretations of the phrase. Each stream explores a unique creative process, personal inspiration, and what it means to create work you genuinely care about.
00:00 - Introduction to Ben Stafford & Fox Meadow Creative
00:01:03 - Ben's Design Philosophy and Portfolio Overview
00:02:54 - Transition to Physical Collages and Exhibitions
00:05:04 - Project Brief: Autumn Vinyl Record Sleeve & Creative Approach
00:12:12 - Setting Up the Canvas and Abandoning Initial Concepts
00:16:53 - Gathering and Placing Source Material Imagery
00:28:59 - Establishing Focal Points and Integrating Type
00:43:53 - Color Adjustments and Techniques for Unity
00:52:43 - Final Touches and Showcase of Front & Back Covers
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Ben Stafford is an illustrator and designer based in Ohio: https://www.behance.net/benjamistaffor1 | https://www.benillustrated.com
Ryan Selvy is a live streamer and motion designer based in Brooklyn, NY: https://www.instagram.com/RyanSelvy | https://www.behance.net/RyanSelvy | https://www.RyanSelvy.com
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Music by Chillhop Music: https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred
The Do What You Love Series is a year-long series showcasing artists’ interpretations of the phrase. Each stream explores a unique creative process, personal inspiration, and what it means to create work you genuinely care about.
00:00 - Introduction to Ben Stafford & Fox Meadow Creative
00:01:03 - Ben's Design Philosophy and Portfolio Overview
00:02:54 - Transition to Physical Collages and Exhibitions
00:05:04 - Project Brief: Autumn Vinyl Record Sleeve & Creative Approach
00:12:12 - Setting Up the Canvas and Abandoning Initial Concepts
00:16:53 - Gathering and Placing Source Material Imagery
00:28:59 - Establishing Focal Points and Integrating Type
00:43:53 - Color Adjustments and Techniques for Unity
00:52:43 - Final Touches and Showcase of Front & Back Covers
Join the Adobe Live Discord: https://discord.gg/p48UBK3nX2
Ben Stafford is an illustrator and designer based in Ohio: https://www.behance.net/benjamistaffor1 | https://www.benillustrated.com
Ryan Selvy is a live streamer and motion designer based in Brooklyn, NY: https://www.instagram.com/RyanSelvy | https://www.behance.net/RyanSelvy | https://www.RyanSelvy.com
Subscribe to the Adobe Live YT Channel: https://bit.ly/adobeliveyoutube
Try out Adobe Express NOW: https://adobe.ly/tryAdobeExpress
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Join us LIVE on Behance: https://www.behance.net/adobelive
Music by Chillhop Music: https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred