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Perspective Tips: Approaching Inside View Compositions - 'Late' Process & File
Hey everyone!Here is the process video, file, and brief insights of 'Late,' my latest illustration. These kinds of articles are often split into two parts: the concept, where I share the idea behind the piece, and the execution, where I explain the technical aspects like shapes, colors, and ...
"I Have Little to No Time for My Art, HELP!" Time Management Tips
Hey everyone,A few weeks ago, I was talking about how to keep you fully productive but what if those hours are allocated to responsibilities outside your personal projects? Like family, work, or student classes. Often, these responsibilities take a significant amount of mental and physical energy, l...
How to Switch from a "Bad" Sketch to a Good One - 'Traffic' Process & File
Hey everyone!,Here is the process video, file, and brief insights of 'Traffic,' my last illustration. These kinds of articles are often split into two parts: the concept, where I share the idea behind the piece, and the execution, where I explain the technical aspects of the illustration'...
Start 2024 With These Art Hacks - December's Top 15 FREE Takeaways!
Hey everyone!I believe ideas can be conveyed in a few words, and that's what this article aims to do. It encapsulates the essence of every article posted this month, so if anything piques your interest, consider subscribing to dive deeper and join the discussion ;).Also, for patrons looking to m...
Just 3 References Helped Me Complete 'Casino' Art in Minutes - Process Video & File Inside
Hey everyone!,Here is the process video, file, and brief insights of 'Casino,' my last illustration. These kinds of articles are often split into two parts: the concept, where I share the idea behind the piece, and the execution, where I explain the technical aspects of the illustration'...
How to Practice! - A Solid Plan To Improve Your Art in 2024
Hey everyone,I have received the question "how to practice" many times, so today I wanted to focus on four practicing or exercise strategies you can apply right away for your new 2024 year resolutions. Let's go!1. Optimize your thinkingOne key aspect of thinking is asking questions. I be...
Don't Do This When Creating Character Anatomy and Gesture - 'Cut' Process Video and File
Hey everyone,Here is the 'Cut' process video, file, and brief insights. These kinds of articles are often split into two parts: the concept, where I share the idea behind the piece, and the execution, where I explain the technical aspects of the illustration's development. I hope you fin...
How To Deal With Anxiety - My Top Strategy
Hey everyone,Like many of us, I suffer from anxiety, and this affects my performance at work and personal life. However, over time, I have developed coping mechanisms that help me deal with this issue, allowing me to stay in touch with reality and remain calm, focused, and balanced. Today, I want to...
New Treatment for Vibrant Colors on Shadows - Check the PSD/File!
Hey everyone!Here is the 'Mannequin' process video, file, and brief insights. These kinds of articles are often split into two parts: the concept, where I share the idea behind the piece, and the execution, where I explain the technical aspects of the illustration's development. I hope y...
This Is Why You Struggle When 'Drawing From Imagination' - My Solution!
Hey everyone!Many artists struggle when "drawing from imagination," which in reality is "drawing from memory." Imagination often relies on recombining, altering, or expanding upon elements from real-world experiences stored in memory. So, your goal in this specific problem is to opti...
Here is Why Character Design Teach You About Everything - Death Collector Process Video and PSD File
Hey everyone!Here is the "Death Collector" process video, file, and brief insights. These kinds of articles are often split into two parts: the concept, where I explain the idea development, and the execution, where I explain the technical aspects of the illustration development. I hope you ...
How I Developed My Art Style: Understanding 'Popular' Art + My Secret to Staying Relevant!
Hey everyone,I've spent time discussing strategies to tackle common artist problems, but haven't shared much about my 'style development' journey before turning professional. Today, I want to share strategies that guided me. Stay tuned because at the end of this article, I'll rev...
Drawing Upside-Down Characters Almost Killed Me - 'Game Over' Process Video and PSD File
Hey everyone!Here's a brief introduction to my process behind 'Game Over', my latest illustration. The intro is divided into concept development and technical execution. Enjoy.ConceptI thought it would be interesting to do some kind of tribute to Nintendo, so I took this as an opportunit...
Making Your Art Alive: Tips for Creating Lively and Expressive Characters!
Hey everyoneWe've all been there: the render is fine, the line is clean, the colors are vibrant, but the character looks dead inside, lacking life and energy. In today's post, I'll give you some useful ways you can address this issue right away so your characters feel more alive than you...
How 'One Color/One Value' Optimizes the Coloring Approach - Dealer Process Video & PSD File
Hey everyone,Here's a brief introduction to my process behind 'Dealer', my latest illustration. The intro is divided into concept development and technical execution. Enjoy.ConceptThe first decision I made when brainstorming for this piece was to build a composition around the color pink...
How do you keep your mind fully productive? - Here is my Routine!
Hey everyone,Some of you have expressed curiosity about how I come up with many tasks like creating new illustrations weekly, writing posts, answering messages, managing other jobs, etc. The truth is that I have a strict routine in which I cover a big part of my needs in order to perform the best I ...
My Solid Advice for Environment Design - 'Operator' PSD and Video Process
Hey everyone,Here's a brief introduction to my process behind 'Operator', my latest illustration. The intro is divided into concept development and technical execution. Enjoy.ConceptFor this particular exploration, I was looking for a "green" approach. Instead of animals, I decid...
How to Create Anime Style Characters - Anatomy, Colors, and Shadows
Hey everyoneRecently, I received a message from one patron asking about my approach to anime style. Although I'm inspired by anime, I don't have a specific article discussing this topic. So for today's post, I'll share three simple tips for creating characters in this style.What "...
Overwhelmed by Details When Painting? Here’s a Quick Strategy: Jilted Process & File
Hey everyone,Here's a brief introduction to my process behind 'Jilted', my latest illustration. The intro is divided into concept development and technical execution. Enjoy.ConceptI wanted this composition to be red, that was the first step, but not a red character, a red background inst...
18 Free Art Takeaways from November's Articles!
Hey everyone!For those seeking to make the most of their time and stay updated on the essential insights from November's articles, this post simplifies the key takeaways. Whether you're new or a regular patron, this concise summary helps you prioritize your focus.1. Nov 13 Fundamentals of My...
Rigid Characters? Here is a Simple Trick! - Frustration Process Video & PSD File
Hey everyone!Here's a brief introduction to my process behind 'Frustration,' my latest illustration. The intro is divided into concept development and technical execution. Enjoy.ConceptThis time I tried one character illustration instead of many because I wanted to create an interesting ...
How To Make Money Out Of Art Part 2 - Strategy!
Hey everyone,What everyone tells you is to go to an art school, make a portfolio, apply to jobs, and do some networking. That's basic, and it works to some degree, but when you hustle or come from rough places, you understand there's a difference between theory and practice. If you go and do...
Don't Know How to Improve Your Art? Join Our 30-Min Challenge!
Hey everyone!For those worried about not knowing how to improve your skills, the straightforward answer is 'habits'. Small steps you take daily can bring great improvements in the long run. But if you lack motivation, feel alone, or just don't know what to do, I'm here to help. I dai...
Why Facial Expressions Matter When Telling Your Stories - Snowball PSD + Process Video
Hey everyone,Here's a brief introduction to my process behind 'Snowball,' my latest illustration. The intro is divided into concept development and technical execution. Enjoy.ConceptThe first step in this process was choosing one color as the inspiration for the whole composition; I chos...
How To Make Money Out Of Art - My Experience Part 1
Hey everyone,To make a couple of bucks, it's important to understand the options available to you as an artist in the market. This topic will be split into two parts:Part 1: My personal experience making money with my art since I graduated.Part 2: Key aspects to consider when building a 'mon...
One Color, One Topic, One Outfit: The Perfect Combination - 'The Gills' Process (PSD + Video)
Hello everyone,Here is a brief introduction to my process behind "The Gills", my latest illustration. The intro is divided in concept development and technical execution, enjoy.ConceptThis illustration started with the idea of the color blue. I was uncertain about the reference I would use o...
How to Create an Audience That Follows Your Art - My Strategy
Hey everyone,Creating a following is a very useful benefit for an artist, as it increases the visibility of your art, laying the groundwork for more opportunities. These opportunities are not limited to new jobs, but also include potential collaborations and communities with which to share your proj...
How I Paint Multiple Characters in One Illustration - PSD File + Process Video
Hey everyoneHere is a brief introduction to my process behind "Flock", my latest illustration. The intro is divided in concept development and technical execution, enjoy.ConceptFor this illustration's conceptual exploration, the focus wasn't on creating a story or scene from an anima...
Perspective: How to Improve By Training Your Eyes in the Real World (NEW REFERENCES BOARD)
Hey everyone,If you have been around here on Patreon for a while, you will notice I often discuss perspective because it's one of the things I know best. The points previously discussed are about basic application with simple geometric shapes/forms and perspective distortion using techniques lik...
Shells Painting Process - Using Colors/Values Instead of Complex Shapes
Hey everyoneHere is a brief introduction to my process behind "Shells", my latest illustration. The intro is divided into some insights of the concept development and technical cues of the executionConceptAfter I chose this crab/fish reference, my challenge was thinking in gesture in which t...
