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MONTHLY CHALLENGE // backlighting & subsurface scattering

Have you ever heard of subsurface scattering? It's a phenomenon in which a soft, organic surface - like skin, fruit, or wax - absorbs light, creating a glowing effect from within. ...

What I created this month // December 2024

We are in the final hours of 2024! I can't believe yet another year has passed. Even though there were a lot of ups and downs, I'm feeling very grateful - especially for your support! Here's an ove...

RESOURCE // smoke & fire

Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge! In this video, I do a quick review of th...

PROCESS VIDEO // smoke & fire - 03

Here's the process video for the third sketch of my smoke and fire studies! There's 3 in total, so this is the final one - the other two are already in the feed.

Some info about this process:...

PROCESS VIDEO // smoke & fire - 02

Here's the process video for the second sketch of my smoke and fire studies! There's 3 in total, so one more video coming up.

Some info about this process:

• This was sped up by 2...

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PROCESS VIDEO // smoke & fire - 01

Here's the process video for the first sketch of my smoke and fire studies! There's 3 in total, so two more videos are coming up.

Some info about this process:

• This was sped up ...

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EARLY ACCESS // smoke & fire

This month's challenge was on drawing smoke and fire! I loved taking a break from characters and just f...

EARLY ACCESS // magpies

Lovely Patrons, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! ✨

We did a server-wide Secret Santa event earlier this month, but next to that we also do a little art gift exchange in our disco...

EARLY ACCESS // Viktor & Jayce

Here’s the art that I created for this year’s Secret Santa gift exchange in the discord serv...

TUTORIAL // creating an interesting composition

This tutorial covers one of the most foundational topics for any illustration: creating a composition! This one is about how you can strike a balance between static and dynamic imagery in your artwork...

PROCESS VIDEO // glare - part 3

Here’s the full process of my Glare painting from last month! I split it into three parts, and th...

PROCESS VIDEO // glare - part 2

Here’s the full process of my Glare painting from last month! I split it into three parts, and th...

PROCESS VIDEO // glare - part 1

As promised, here’s the full process of my Glare painting from last month! I split it into three ...

Q&A // December

Here's the recording of the December Q&A session! It was a cozy and chill session and I really enjoyed talking about various topics with you - and veering far off-topic too, which is bound to h...

REMINDER // Q&A session tomorrow

Hello flame members! This is just a friendly reminder that this month's Q&A session is tomorrow, Sunday December 15 at 5PM CET.  That's in four days! Visit 2024-12-14 12:51:06 +0000 UTC View Post

EARLY ACCESS // Jinx

A few weeks ago, I watched Arcane and was blown away by this show. I just love it on every level: the artistry of the visual style, the quality of the animation, the characters, and the story - I w...

Here's a free process video! ✨

Since you're a free member, I wanted to thank you with a little gift! That's why I made the process video for...

TUTORIAL // my guide to stylizing faces

The December tutorial is here! This one features my process for drawing a stylized face, and runs you some of the challenges I run into when drawing stylized faces - and the helpfu...

What's coming up // December 2024

The last month of the year is here! I can't believe we've almost wrapped up another year here on Patreon. It's not over yet though - here's what you can expect from me this month!

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MONTHLY CHALLENGE // smoke & fire

Did you also watch Arcane and find yourself mesmerized by the incredible effects animation? I definitely did - but even if you didn’t, this is a great subject to practice! This month, I’d love ...

What I created this month // November 2024

The last month of fall has passed - and I can definitely feel it! It's been cold and icy here in the Netherlands, and honestly, I love these darker and more cozy days. Here's an overview of ev...

RESOURCE // same head, different angles

Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge! In this video, I do a quick review of the...

PROCESS VIDEO // same head, different angles - part 2

Here's part 2 of the process video for my take on the same head, different angles challenge! Part 1...

PROCESS VIDEO // same head, different angles - part 1

Here's the process video for my take on the same head, different angles challenge! I struggled a LO...

EARLY ACCESS // same head, different angles

This month’s challenge for flame members was on drawing the same head from different angles! This was ...

Q&A // November 2024

Here's the November Q&A session! Unfortunately I wasn't able to record the livestream session this month, but I sat down and recorded this podcast-style session as a replacement for that. I hop...

PROCESS VIDEO // snowy tree

I went kind of crazy with textured brushes for this one, so I figured this would make an interesting subject for a process video! This way, you can see how I handle texture and build up the detail ...

UPDATE // November Q&A

Hello lovely patrons! I just posted my November Q&A, but found out too late that OBS didn't record the audio for the session - even though the audio was working during the stream. So that means...

REMINDER // Q&A session this weekend

Hello flame members! This is just a friendly reminder that this month's Q&A session is this weekend, on Sunday November 24 at 5PM CET.  That's in four days! Visit 2024-11-22 14:49:41 +0000 UTC View Post

EARLY ACCESS // glare

It’s been a while since I sat down and made a more detailed painting! I’ve been so into purple/sepia tones lately, and I couldn’t help but channel that aesthetic into this painting idea. ...