Lo and behold, the first bit of art advice I’ve ever posted to the internet! This blending tip was quickly tossed together almost 3 years ago when my brother asked my sister and me for help with digital art. With all of the rounds it’s made on social media, I decided it was about time I address all of the questions and comments...
Hair is one of those many things that doesn't come easy for me, but it got a whole lot easier once I had to teach it to someone else. About a year ago, someone requested that I make tips on how to draw and paint hair, making me really have to think about how I even approach hair when I draw. So for anyone else who...
Between developing my portfolio and skills and looking to the future, I’ve had to be honest with myself a lot these days. It’s made me think about how as artists, we really need to look within ourselves to find what we want. Sometimes half the battle is just getting ourselves to accept the truth. Maybe we run from it because...
Have you ever worked on a piece of digital art for hours just to realize that your file's size or resolution was too small the whole time? Or maybe you've collaborated with someone who worked at a low resolution unknowingly. If you're lucky, you can just resize your file, sharpen it, and the quality will be acceptable enough...
Art blocks are terribly frustrating. They're usually brought on by some problem you're having in your life, whether it be artistic or not, and have a special way of making the situation even worse. I've dealt with some pretty bad ones over the years and thankfully, I've figured out things to do that help the situation so...
It’s true that the tools don’t make the artist, but it’s still really important to find (or create) brushes that you love to use. Choosing the right brushes for yourself can help you get adjusted to using a tablet if you’re just starting out, or even inspire your creativity. I find that the process of creating a new brush...
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