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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. This month, we will be studying this effect and understanding how it affects color and light on different types of surfaces! It's a great way to practice your lighting skills and create an immersive lighting setup that feels magical and warm.

CHALLENGE INFO //

Visit 2025-01-01 10:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

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 overview of everything I created in this final month of the year ✨

This month's tutorial was on stylizing faces 2024-12-31 12:33:44 +0000 UTC View Post

RESOURCE // smoke & fire

Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge! 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 studies like these in the future!

I hope you find it helpful ❤ And thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge! If you...

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:

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

• The drawing session took me about 35 minutes in total.

I also made a resource video about my process for creating these studies, which will be uploaded in a few minutes. Be sure to check that out i...

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 200%, so 2 times the original speed.

• The drawing session took me about an hour in total.

I also made a resource video about my process for creating these studies, which will be uploaded in a few minutes. Be sure to check that out if you want some commentary and addition...

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 by 200%, so 2 times the original speed.

• The drawing session took me about an hour in total.

I also made a resource video about my process for creating these studies, which will be uploaded in a few minutes. Be sure to check that out if you want some commentary and addi...

EARLY ACCESS // smoke & fire

This month's challenge was on drawing smoke and fire! I loved taking a break from characters and just focusing purely on the movement and energy of these powerful elements.

Flame members also get the full process videos, plus a resource video that talks you through my process and explains my creative choices in making these studies. It also discusses comm...

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 discord moderator team. This year, I got to create some art for my lovely mod Sabina, who requested something with magpies. I love magpies so this was a delight to create!

I hope you all enjoy the coming days in this strange time between Christmas and New Year's - remember to get some rest and wa...

EARLY ACCESS // Viktor & Jayce

Here’s the art that I created for this year’s Secret Santa gift exchange in the discord server! It’s for Ectasy, who requested artwork of Viktor and Jayce from Arcane - a subject I was all to happy to draw, since I am also a huge fan of this show!

The secret santa event was incredible this year! So many artists participated and made beautiful art. If you want to take a look at what...

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, and how you can create a sense of movement and life without your art becoming too chaotic or confusing. Most importantly, it has lots of tools and helpful suggestions for solving problems in your compostion which you can apply throughout your process! Key lessons include: How to build an interes...

PROCESS VIDEO // glare - part 3

Here’s the full process of my Glare painting from last month! I split it into three parts, and this is the final of those three. You can find the previous two parts in the feed!

Here’s some information about this video:

• This second process video has been sped up by 350%, so 3.5 times th...

  2024-12-17 10:19:56 +0000 UTC View Post

PROCESS VIDEO // glare - part 2

Here’s the full process of my Glare painting from last month! I split it into three parts, and this is the second of those three. The last part is coming right up!

Here’s some information about this video:

• This second process video has been sped up by 350%, so 3.5 times the origina...

  2024-12-17 10:16:33 +0000 UTC View Post

PROCESS VIDEO // glare - part 1

As promised, here’s the full process of my Glare painting from last month! I split it into three parts, and this is the first of those three. The next parts are coming right up!

Here’s some information about this video:

• This first process video has been sped up by 250%, so 2...

  2024-12-17 10:13:18 +0000 UTC View Post

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 happen during these sessions ^^;

Some of the topics covered in this session are:

• Social media and being an artist online: fears about sharing knowledge, the aglorithm, and pressure to commit to a certain visual style

• Oekaki boards

• My favorite holida...

  2024-12-15 22:24:10 +0000 UTC View Post

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 this time zone converter to see what time that is in your area.

I hope some of you can make it, and as always, feel free to drop any questions you have into the #ask-loish c...

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 was truly captivated and realized that I haven’t been this excited about animation in years! 

I got a lot of questions asking me who my favorite character is. It’s Jinx, without a doubt! Not only do I love the pink/blue aesthetic she has going on, but I feel like this character made th...

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 my Mountain painting available for free. It's a snowy and wintery painting, so perfect for these dark winter days! I hope you like it ~

2024-12-11 13:31:03 +0000 UTC View Post

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 helpful tips and solutions I've discovered along the way. I talk about how to construct a head, place the features, add details that don't weigh the drawing down, and take a trial-and-error approach to getting the end result that I want. I hope you enjoy it!

2024-12-06 18:02:40 +0000 UTC View Post

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!

 This month's tutorial is going to be on Stylizing Faces. This is a much-requested topic! I'll be talking about d...

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 to practice drawing smoke & fire with you. This challenge is all about capturing the energy and movement of these incredible elements! Try simplifying the shapes - there’s lots of examples in the inspiration folder that can guide your process. Have fun 🔥

CHALLENGE INFO // 2024-12-01 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post