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Concept Art Portfolio Direction! A Guide for Lost Artists

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I've noticed some confusion about what direction to take when building a concept art portfolio, so in today's article I want to present current options you have as concept artis...

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Making Eyes! 4 Essential Tips to Address Common Mistakes

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I often mention that eyes are the window to the soul, playing a major role in character design. They're how viewers connect with a character's motivations and emotions. Mistakes...

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Here's Why Your Characters Look Stiff: A Two-Step Solution

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A very common issue artists face is that, after spending endless hours working on a character, it may look high-quality in the render but still lack life. In today's post, we wi...

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A Guide to Beat Up The Impostor Syndrome

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Today, I wanted to write about a problem many of us face and how we can address it in a few steps. Let's divide this article into problem and solution sections.

T...

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A Small Dice Helped Me Create This Composition: Tricksters Process/File!

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I just wanted to say that the first hour of the process video is filled with failed attempts, so if you want to skip this part, feel free. Basically, I was stru...

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No Progress in Your Art? A 5 Step Routine to Nail Any Skill!

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Quick announcement before continuing with today's article:
Navigating the extensive range of content on my Patreon can be overwhelming, especially if you...

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Illustrating Complex Composition from 'Simple Shapes': Nightmare? - Video Process + File

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In today's process, you'll find a very old idea I had in mind but didn't find an interesting way to portray until yesterday: The Ballerina View Post

Contrast - Tips for Creating Interesting Compositions!

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Ever created a piece that ended up looking monotone? Or maybe you finished a work, but the reaction from your audience wasn't what you expected? Today's topic aims to help you i...

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How One Brush Replaced My Drawing Process - Coach Process Video + File!

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Here are some insights you will find in today's process video and file!.

As you might notice, I'm picking references with small stories attached, often ab...

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Best Colours Based on Game Genres - Portfolio Building

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- Before diving into this subject, yesterday, on Discord, we started a new set of daily challenges called "ART COMPASS" for you to break the creative block....

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Intuition From Einstein to Frankenstein - How I Failed for Two Hours Straight (Process Video + File)

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In today's video process, you'll see me struggling with an idea for two straight hours. I often don't share these failed attempts, thinking they're not relevant...

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The Best Out Of 16 Art Articles 🤩 - August Summary

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One current issue we have on Patreon is how difficult it sometimes is for new patrons to catch up with all the content I constantly share here. So for today, si...

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Shapes & Gesture: I Tried Realistic Shadow but Ended Up Erasing It 🤦‍♂️ - Keys for Father!

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Some insights about my process in the last 'father' character illustration.

Reference

I've been saving horse references for quite a while. I thoug...

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Shapes, Values, Texture: My 3 Hacks to Make Real Hair Quickly

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Today I wanted to talk about a simple yet challenging part of character design: making hair look great! As you know, my style doesn't focus on realistic detail ...

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Shapes & Values: Technical Keys for Shadow Twins (File + Process)

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Here are some insights about the process behind 'Shadow.' Let's dive in!

Inspiration
The spark for this character design came from a video on Twitter f...

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How to Build an Audience, Fix Flat Art & Improve Art Method - Discord Frequent Questions!

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Today I'd like to wrap up some of the questions you commonly ask on Discord into a single article. This is for those of you who might not be active in those dis...

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When Cowboys Meet Astronauts: Blending Genres and Personalities!

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So, I decided to get a bit more ambitious with my latest illustration, and the results? Well, they’re something else. Drawing inspiration from a serious looki...

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5 Fashion Tips to Improve Your Costume/Character Design

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It's becoming evident that a lot of character designs out there are feeling repetitive and uninspired. A significant reason behind this is the overlooked pote...

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Animation Basics Part 2: Using Key Frames and Inbetweens for Fluid Movement

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In this process, you'll see how I initially focused on creating a shape differentiation between the two characters. This was with the goal of capturing the ener...

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Perspective & Color: Turning Dancing Birds into Teens

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Social Media Trends: Adapting Art Techniques for the Video Era (Process +File)

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Some thoughts about my last animation, "Iguana".

While I'm pondering ways to improve my reach on social media, I've noticed a current shift towards videos...

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Animation Basics: Tips and Tricks for Beginners - IGUANA!

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Today I wanted to push myself beyond the limits. Instead of drawing one or more characters, I decided to make one animated. That's right, I've added a little more life into th...

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Composition: Balancing Four Characters - 'Gang Gang' Process & File

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I went a little bit crazy this time in terms of complexity, that's a tendency I have to make things more and more challenging. I started doing one character ill...

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Anatomy - From Static to Dynamic 3 Keys! + Exercise

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I've noticed some of you still struggle with some anatomy approaches in your art. Since this is such a complex topic, today I wanted to share some key points in which you can ca...

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Sketch, Shape, Story: How a Meme Inspired My Character Illustrations

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In today's process, you'll find an interesting concept/story about two little fellows walking together. While searching for interesting pictures on Pinterest, I got caught up in...

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"My Sketches Look Better Than My Final Pieces" - The Reason Why and How To Fix It!

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Sometimes, don't you feel that your sketches look better than the finalized version of your artwork? Me too. Let's discuss a bit about the reasons why this happens and also some...

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Upgrading Past Content (Monthly Access) + New Brush Set!

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I've noticed that many new patrons join tiers they can afford, but then miss out on earlier tiers that offer valuable insights into my work. So today, I've decided to share on...

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Stylizing the 'Vibe' Part 2 - Outfit Design (Bears File + Process Video)

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What you will find in today's video process is how I started to design using shapes instead of drawing. Often, I got caught up by shape information of the outfit that I usually ...

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Stylizing the 'Vibe': A Character Design/Illustration Technique

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During this process, I found myself struggling to capture the visual "vibe" of the references that I used as inspiration and concept. Let me share with you how I dealt with this...

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6 Fundamentals of Perspective Found in My Work! - Special Brush

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I've noticed that perspective is a topic I often reference in my pieces and articles, but have never dedicated an entire article to it. So, today, let's start with the fundament...

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