New Patron's Beginner Guide: Navigating Collections for Faster Art Improvement

Welcome!

You've just joined my Patreon and if you're overwhelmed by the great amount of content you've just unlocked, don't worry. In this article, I'll help you tackle this issue so you can get the most out of my work for your improvement.

Let's divide our plan into three steps: My Process, Information, and Execution:

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1. My Process

The first thing you need to understand is my creative process:

My process is pretty straightforward. I spend a fair amount of time thinking about what I want to create. Once I feel I have something interesting to produce visually, I move on to the execution phase, which includes first working on shapes, then color, and finally values. This process may vary but often shares the same structure. In simple terms:

1. Concept: Idea, Inspiration, Reference.
2. Shape: Anatomy, Gesture, Costume, Composition, Perspective.
3. Color: Color theory, Composition, Balance.
4. Value: Lighting, Shadow, Volume, Textures.

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2. Information

Now that you understand a bit more about my process, this raises a key question: how can you find information about these categories? Here on Patreon, you'll find a section called "Collections." My collections are structured the way I create my art, and within those collections, you'll find all the popularly known art categories.

It's worth noting that the articles in these collections are designed to jump-start your creative process. They represent just a selection and not the entire range of content available on my Patreon. Most of my articles cover the creative process from concept to execution across various topics. Therefore, I encourage you to explore beyond these curated selections to access the full scope of what my Patreon has to offer.

Check the Catalogue for more: https://ramonn90.myportfolio.com/

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3. Execution

Information is power, but if you're like me, you learn by doing. So, the last step is to build a routine that allows you to put my theory into practice. I wrote an article explaining exactly how you can create an exercise routine in only five steps.

A 5 Step Routine to Nail Any Skill!

That's it! If it's your first time trying something like this, it might make sense that you feel scared. However, the key is to keep it simple and short at the beginning . Taking small steps every day over long periods of time will build up the confidence you feel you lack. As a consequence, your skills will strengthen, much like a muscle getting trained constantly. You can do it!

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Feel free to drop any questions here in the comments, via DMs here on Patreon, or in our Discord community. I'll be more than happy to answer and see your progress.

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