Loish

Check out my new video on soft blending!

Added 2025-08-07 12:41:04 +0000 UTC

I just posted the August tutorial! Have you ever tried to create a soft painting, only to end up with a blurry mess? Soft rendering is so much easier said than done! Over time, I've figured out some helpful tools and techniques to create a soft, blended look while still having control over your edges, colors, and shapes - including the smudge tool, which is my new favorite! I even created some nice smudge brushes especially for this tutorial - they're available as a free download when you watch the video!

In this 38 minute long tutorial, you'll learn:

How to create a soft, blended effect without turning your art into a blurred mess.
How to use your brush, gradient, and smudge tool - down to the exact settings!
How to build your detail gradually so that you maintain control over your drawing.

This is a great resource for anyone who wants to create vibrant, eye-catching artwork with a soft blended style. Learn how you can avoid muddy colors, balance sharpness with softness, and how you can draw inspiration from real-life references to get your soft rendering style just right. Watch the full video here!

My latest tutorial is always available to Spark members, which means that right now, you can get this video for just $5! After that, it goes to the backlog - which means you need to be a Flame member to access it. So if you want it for just $5, make sure that you sign up this month!

And if you just want to hang out on the free tier, that's fine too - I really appreciate your support either way!