Established by Robert Marks in 2013, RuleByArt is aptly named for the creative studio it represents. The same designation could be given to Robert – who is for all intents and purposes, ruled by art – being a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans print and digital mediums that include graphic design, photography, web design, motion graphics, and even fluid painting.
As the founder and creative director of RuleByArt, Robert has spent two decades honing his craft in the visual arts, a drive and dedication that extends to the creative marketplace and studio he built from the ground up.
As a creative stock graphics agency based in Toronto, RuleByArt offers an incredible range of textures with a focus on abstract artistry, created using various methods and mediums to build one-of-a-kind works of art. Beyond textures, RuleByArt also crafts everything from 3D art, hand-painted patterns and shapes, brushes, effects, vector patterns, handcrafted type designs, and abstract photography.
While they offer an immense catalog of assets for graphic designers, those working outside of the design industry – including musicians and brands – have sought RuleByArt’s designs for their own creative projects.
One of our favorite products from RuleByArt is Cubix Cubes, a series of 20 abstract cubes that look so real, you’ll want to reach out and touch the screen just to make sure they aren’t. Where Rubik’s Cubes were solid and opaque, Cubix Cubes carries a similar style that’s transparent – brought to life through light reflection and refraction.
The result is a three-dimensional series of cubes that glow from within, passing light through every block in an intricate yet hyper-realistic way. The images in Cubix Cubes can be used in their entirety as background textures, or they can be used as isolated objects, offering a lot of flexibility in any designer’s workflow.
The level of detail in every line and panel throughout this series is insane – if you didn’t know these were rendered digitally, you’d think they were real photographs of glass or acrylic cubes. Featuring high-resolution .png files (4500x4500px, 300dpi), Cubix Cubes is perfect for print and digital design projects.
Offered in a variety of color schemes and lighting effects, they’re gorgeous in everything from album artwork to book covers, marketing materials, logos, advertising, product packaging, merchandise, website designs, mobile applications, icons, and so much more.
RuleByArt currently offers more than 150 products through YouWorkForThem, including shape libraries, image and text effects, brushes, textures, patterns, and even photographic elements that are perfect for design projects of all kinds. Visit their portfolio to take a look at the rest of their work and bookmark it so you can check back for new releases over time – especially if you love working with abstract design assets!
