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PROCESS VIDEO // roses - part 1

This month, I decided to put together the process video for my Roses painting! I got so many replies on that one, including from artists who wanted to implement some of these techniques into their own work. Hopefully this will give some insights! 

Here’s some information about the process videos: 

  • It has been sped up by 200%, so 2 times the original speed. 

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EARLY ACCESS // July sketches

It’s been so long since I opened my sketchbook! I felt like my previous sketch pages were very light and lacking some boldness, so for this session I really wanted to create thicker, heavier lines and draw with more confidence. I really struggle with getting the sense of scale right - everything always turns out twice as big as I intend it to - but I just leaned into it this time. Hope you like them! 

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Q&A // July 2025

Here's the July Q&A session ✨ We went down memory lane and talked about nostalgic things like nu-metal, deviantart, and dinosaurs! (Sounds weird out of context but you'll understand when you watch it. 😂)

Some of the topics covered in this session are:

  • Learning art as a kid and what I found helpful

  • My self-help book tips

  • How I found my storytelling style of 'floaty girls'

  • Social media and how it can make you feel like yo...

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REMINDER // Q&A session this weekend

Hello lovely flame patrons! This is just a friendly reminder that this month's Q&A session for Flame members is this weekend, on Saturday July 19th at 5PM CET. Visit this time zone converter to see what time that is in your area!

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EARLY ACCESS // glitch

I was playing around with soft painting techniques for the rose painting I posted earlier this week, and trying to figure out a way to make those soft edges of the petals look really eye-catching. I ended up applying bright, saturated color to the edges and was surprised by how well that worked! So for these drawings, I wanted to take that further and play around with the chromatic aberration eff...

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I updated my tutorial shop✨

You probably know that I make monthly tutorials for my spark and flame members, but did you know that I also sell my videos individually in my shop? These purchases give you access to the full tutorial without subscribing to any of my Patreon tiers - perfect for those of you who prefer not to take on a monthly subscription. <...

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TUTORIAL // line weight

This tutorial is all about line weight! That basically means varying the thickness of your lines in different areas of your drawing to boost movement and expressiveness. If you like creating neat and clean lines, it has lots of helpful tips - but it’s also for those of you who like to just work from rough sketches and keep your lines messy, like me! Key lessons include: The technical tricks involved in creating varied lines How to use lineart to create intent, depth and movement in your sketc...

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EARLY ACCESS // roses

Ever since launching the Bloom prints collection last week, flowers have been on my mind - and it’s also one of my lifelong quests to try and capture the layered quality of these kinds of round, chunky roses/peonies. I’m just fascinated by them! I had a lot of fun exploring softer, more gentle painting techniques with this one. Hope you like it!

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Available now: signed prints!

In case you missed it: my first collection of hand-signed prints is available now! This is the frst time I've ever released a curated set like this, and I'm so excited about this launch 🌸

The Bloom prints collection consists of 6 signed fine art prints, each on 100% cotton 190GSM paper. They cost $30 each, or $25 each if you order 3 or more. You can get your favorite one, or mix and match however you ...

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Enjoy this little gift 🍂

You're a free member - and that's something that I really appreciate! As a token of my thanks, I'm giving you the full process of my Ginkgo painting for free, just this month! 💛

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Mistakes in your art? Here's what to do!

Do you relate? You're in a great creative flow, but suddenly you notice a mistake. When that happens, do you fall into a negative spiral and feel bad about your art? You shouldn't! Noticing problems is the first step to finding interesting and creative solutions that will lead you to a better end result. This video is all about how you can stay constructive, proactive, and ...

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TUTORIAL // solving problems in your art

It's time for the July tutorial ✨ This one is on how you can pinpoint problems in your art and solve them!

It's time for the July tutorial ✨ This one is on how you can pinpoint problems in your art and solve them! This is easier said than done - a lot of people spiral into negative thinking once they notice mistakes in their art. That's why this video is all about how you can maintain a proactive and constructive mindset while solving issues! Not only that, but I al...

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What's coming up // July 2025

This month started off strong, with the hottest day of the year yesterday! 😅 Fortunately it's going to cool down in the coming days, which means better temperatures for sitting over a blazing cintiq tablet. I'm ready for another month of creating! Here's what you can expect from me in July:

This m...

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MONTHLY CHALLENGE // capturing tension

It's time for a new challenge, and this month, I wanted to study tension in anatomy! That's when muscles and tendons are fully tensed, creating a strong sense of energy and intention behind a pose. It's all about conveying strength and intensity! Don't be afraid to exaggerate the skin folds and muscles in order to really push the energy of your studies. As usual, the folders are full of inspiration images and reference to help you on your way!

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What I created this month // June 2025

It's the last day of June! That means I've returned from my trip to Scotland, where I gathered so much inspiration and motivation to paint. I'm ready for a summer of drawing! ☀️ For those of you who like having a recap, here's an overview of everything I created this month ✨

This month's tutorial was on Artisti...

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Q&A // June 2025

Here's the Q&A session for those who missed it! It was a fun conversation with a mix of personal topics and art-related advice.

Some of the topics covered in this session are:

  • Art style: how to find it, what to do if it feels suffocating

  • Getting rusty and frustrated with the drawing process

  • Advice for my 20 year old self

  • How to get through a project that doesn't spark joy

  • Relationship longevity advice

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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 Saturday June 28th at 5PM CET. Visit this time zone converter to check the time in your area! As always, it will take place in the Discord server, in the View Post

RESOURCE // painting clouds

Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge on painting clouds! In this video, I do a quick review of the artwork posted in the discord, walk you through my process for creating the artwork for this challenge, and discuss common mistakes and tips for tackling paintings like these in the future! For this process, I really struggled to get that balance of dense detail with softe...

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PROCESS VIDEO // clouds - 02

Here's the process video for the second study I created for this month's challenge on painting clouds! I posted the other one right before this one - check out the feed to see it.

Some info about this process:

  • This was sped up by 200%, so 2 times the original speed.

  • The drawing session took me a bit over 1 hour.

I also made a resource video about my...

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PROCESS VIDEO // clouds - 01

Here's the process video for the first study I created for this month's challenge on painting clouds! There's one more coming up - check out the feed to see it.

Some info about this process:

  • This was sped up by 200%, so 2 times the original speed.

  • The drawing session took me about 1 and half hours.

I also made a resource video about my process for c...

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EARLY ACCESS // clouds

This month's challenge was on painting clouds! This is a great subject matter to test painting techniques on, and because it doesn't have to be painted so accurately, there's a lot of room for creative freedom. Painting these was really fun, but also challenging: whenever I decided to zoom in and push the detail, I felt like it was losing the sense of energy. I just want a good mix of loose, express...

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PROCESS VIDEO // white hart - part II

Here’s Part 2 of the process for my White Hart, my 3DTotal commission! Part 1 was posted right before this one.

Here’s some information about this process video: 

  • It has been sped up by 200%, so 2 times the original speed. 

  • I split this video into 2 parts. This is part 2 of 2!

  • This painting session took me about 5 hours, split up into two drawing sessions.

  • I mostly used the hard round brush from 2025-06-18 09:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post

PROCESS VIDEO // white hart - part I

Here’s the process for my White Hart, my 3DTotal commission! I loved creating this one, and it’s a great example of how I approach commission work and use efficient tools. I hope you enjoy it! 

Here’s some information about this process video: 

  • It has been sped up by 200%, so 2 times the original speed. 

  • I split this video into 2 parts. This is part 1 of 2!

  • This painting session took me about 5 hours, split up into two dr...

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EARLY ACCESS // white hart

I’m so excited to share this one with you - it’s a commission that I created for my publisher, 3DTotal! They are moving to a new building, which used to be a pub called the White Hart. They wanted some custom artwork that they could print onto a pub sign to hang outside of the door of the building, and I was more than happy to oblige! 

I’ll be posting the process video for this one, and telling you more about the various steps and creative choices I made in the descriptions -...

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EARLY ACCESS // cat studies

I love drawing cats, but I really struggle to get their anatomy right - especially the tension they hold in their paws, and the individual “toes” that they have. For these sketches, I really tried to focus on that in order to show more strength and intensity in the poses. Hope you like them 😺

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Drawing injury or art block? Here is my most in-depth video on this topic!

I got so many questions about arm injuries, artblock and mental health, so I decided to make my most honest, in-depth video yet about hitting artistic roadblocks. Injuries, anxiety, or lack of ideas and inspiration: these are all things that can bring your creative journey to a complete standstill! Even though they are...

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TUTORIAL // artistic roadblocks

Time for a new tutorial ✨ This one is on Artistic Roadblocks! A roadblock is anything that brings your creativity to a standstill, including art block, burnout and drawing-related injuries. I've had my fair share of experiences with these, and in this video, I'll be sharing my story as well as all the tips and advice that I can give! I got so many questions about drawing-related injuries in my Q&A sessions that I felt it was time to put together a more comprehensive res...

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What's coming up // June 2025

The first month of summer has arrived ☀️ I've got a lot of new stuff in store for you! Here's what you can expect from me this month:

This month's tutorial is going to be on Artistic Roadblocks! I'll be talking about things that can bring your creativity to a standstill, like inj...

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MONTHLY CHALLENGE // clouds

June has arrived! This month, we'll be painting clouds together! ☁️ This is a great opportunity to practice expressive and dynamic shapes. Clouds don't have to be painted as accurately as many other things, so we can exaggerate as much as we want! It's also a great subject to practice blending and painterly techniques with. Happy painting! ⛅

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What I created this month // May 2025

It's the last day of May already! Can you believe summer is right around the corner? ☀️ Here's an overview of everything I created this month in case there's anything you've missed!

This month's tutorial was on how to steal a style! This isn't meant literally, of course 😅 It's more about how you can...

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