I've written extensively about this subject through several different posts, from anatomy to expression, yet I could not share a single post that condenses all the key ideas behind creating faces, ...
2025-10-06 16:05:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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Flirting with Death - Focal poi...
2025-10-03 16:06:56 +0000 UTC View Post
When a completed artwork feels "off," identifying the issue can be challenging. Here are three practical tips to address this problem. Subscribe to unlock this content if you haven't already:
Hi there! Here are some insights on my latest practices, along with practical art suggestions, my process video, files, and brushes! Let's dive in:
A Sad Look Lines Can Catch...
2025-09-26 16:55:15 +0000 UTC View Post
As a follow-up to my previous guide, this article expands into structured progression ladders for each category and technical level. Based on your feedback, it provides clear levels (Lvl 1-3) with ...
2025-09-22 16:34:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone, today I wrote some insights on my latest practices, along with practical art suggestions. Let's dive in:
Out of Earth - Unconventional References
I believ...
Struggling to start your art practice? As a Patreon creator, I've seen many artists join without a clear routine. This step-by-step guide answers key questions to get you on track efficiently.
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Hey everyone, here are some thoughts and practical advice behind my latest practices. Let's dive in:
Shocking eyes - Simple tip on sharp looking
In principle I chose a re...
Begin with the basics
I always start with a desaturated bright version of the skin, regardless of whether the skin tone is white or black. Then I use the same tone in a...
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Here are some useful things I took from these practices that you can test today!
Miyazaki's Fan Art - Likeness and Proportions
"It's difficult," the c...
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Mastering technical skills in art requires a strategic approach to practice, balancing efficiency with depth. Here are five practical steps to improve your technical learning wi...
2025-09-01 17:54:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Some practical ideas behind these studies.
Colorful Shore
While I slowly seem to turn to simpler shapes, I balance by choosing colorfully interesting compositions. This r...
Today's topic is about how you can create some effects I use in the final steps of my process. The good news is it does not require you to know how to paint or draw; anyone can try! You only need a...
2025-08-25 16:06:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone, thoughts about my last practices
Lettuce
There's something peculiar about this practice, I had two versions, the first one was complex with many values and de...
Hi there! it's been a while since I write about one of the most distinctive and attractive themes from my artwork, face expression, today I wanted to briefly share the best of what I've wrote so fa...
2025-08-18 15:50:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everybody, some straightforward thoughts about my latest processes.
Eggplant
Just a casual fun warm-up where I struggle a bit with light reflection on the eggplant's s...
As an artist constantly exploring new references and techniques, I've been reflecting on the lessons from my latest painting sessions. These practices, spanning shiny armors, desserts, dynamic port...
2025-08-11 15:54:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi there, quick update on my Pinterest boards. It’s been a week since I started contacting Pinterest daily, but I haven’t received any response or solution to my board issue. For those unaware,...
2025-08-08 15:13:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone, here’s a brief explanation of how I use each brush in my set.
Pencil Oh - Line Art
This is the brush with which I often start sketching. I r...
Hey, quick news, my boards are temporarily hidden by Pinterest. If you can't see the pins, it's not your account. Pinterest flagged these boards as "potentially unwelcome" and hid all content. I'm ...
2025-08-01 14:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Artists eventually face this scenario: someone wants to hire you. It feels exciting, but also confusing if you’ve never worked professionally.
Here are some simple principles I recommend to...
2025-07-28 15:02:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone, here are some quick, practical notes on each practice I did over the past few weeks.
1. Chocolate: What I liked about this reference was the values in the pap...
2025-07-25 16:16:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Style is often influenced by other artworks. Ask yourself what aspects of your work reference other trends or styles: the line, shape design, colour pa...
2025-07-21 15:03:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, here are some quick, practical notes on each practice I did over the past few weeks.
1. Cheesecake
I believe the value in this practice is how, in one single...
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I’ve received a great question about using the “egg and box” approach to build the torso. This method is very popular because it helps you quickly define the ribcage and pe...
2025-07-14 16:37:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello there!, here are some thoughts about my latest practices
Jaguar
This practice reminds me of my old days when I used to draw characters while fighting. They had very ...
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If you’ve ever felt surrounded by half-finished sketches, abandoned illustrations, or a bunch project folders, you’re not alone. Every artist struggles with unfinished work....
2025-07-07 16:34:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, here are some thoughts about my latest processes.
Frog
I really liked this reference, but once I painted it, I quite stopped liking it. I noticed I wasn’t ...
In 2020 I wrote a post about this in which I used the same reference first for a study and later for an illustration. More about that 2025-06-30 16:10:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Some thoughts about my latest practices
Armor
I wanted to mix costume with a reflective material for rendering purposes, and I found this female armor cos...