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ACTION! - Process Video + PSD File + New Props Board

Initially, I wanted to do something with corn, but while looking at references, I saw pictures of popcorn, which immediately made me think of movies and cinema, two concepts that are relatable in some way and were the perfect match.

Because I wanted to create a very eccentric character, my first choice was an actor or celebrity of some kind. However, I thought it would be difficult to convey the 'cinema' concept without additional work involving characters or props. Therefore, I decided...

Cheat Codes For Creativity - Inspiration Boost

Am I being creative enough?, I asked myself this question yesterday while watching a few films that blew my mind. I'm always thinking about what to create, especially now that I'm making a game. Competition is fierce in the game industry, and so far the best thing I can do is to be as creative as possible. So I wonder, how can I push my creativity beyond everything I could even imagine? I guess writing down a few ideas might help, so this article is meant to do that and share my explor...

Creating a Concept in Simple Steps - Karaoke Process Video and File

Hi! Here is the process video and file of "Karaoke" my latest illustration!

While looking for fashion references, these two puddles kept showing up, along with comments in the picture saying how fashionable and elegant these dogs were, so why not trying? My attention went straight to the dogs' fangs, and I immediately thought of vampires. But I needed something weird and extra to accompany these two initial concepts, while looking at other artists' illustrations and pictures I found som...

Drawing Perspective Made Easy: A Quick Practice Video

Hey everyone, it's been a while since I've done any studies, so I wanted to create one from a very casual picture and then apply perspective to it to make the study more dynamic. I've recorded the process for you to see this simple application.

This is very useful for understanding my process of pushing anatomical shapes with gesture and perspective. Enjoy the process!

Practice Doses Video: https://youtu.be/5cMqZXPK2...

Process Video - Painting Mimes Out Of Chromodoris Dianae

Hello there! Here is the process video and file of "Trapped" my latest illustration!

This particular process was different since I did not start with an animal or object reference as inspiration; instead, I used the 'Mime' theme as a first step. I've been linking and saving circus costume designs for a while, and mimes were one of my favorites based on shapes and black and white patterns. As you can see in the process, I started using a 'piano' reference to justify a second concept atta...

Dinamic Organic Hands! Practice Tip + Spreedsheet

Why is drawing hands so hard? I know, right... there are too many ways to mess up. In my experience, everyone develops their own method for drawing hands, so in today's post, I wanted to share a little practice that started with a few sketches and evolved into a frame-by-frame animation.

The two most common hand gestures in my characters are 'holding' and 'open' hands. I began the practice by s...

Overcoming Creative Blocks: Simple Steps for Artistic Progress

In another chapter of ‘How to Deal with Creative Block,’ today we will talk about the ideas we, or ‘I,’ commonly romanticize, stopping me from starting or even making progress on a project. As you know, besides Patreon, I’m working on my game, along with some other projects, and I cannot avoid noticing this struggle I have with starting a new chapter or any step of my project. I’ve noticed I always start with a vision or an idea I really want, and maybe it’s the pressure of fail...

Painting and Drawing Inspiration from a Giant Isopod

Hey everyone! Here is the process video and file of my latest illustration!

I was looking for inspiration in dark, scary characters when this guy from the ocean popped up on my Pinterest. Eventually, I shifted towards a character that had a profession commonly associated with blue in its uniform and also shell-like shapes. The Japanese police not only have these traits but also the motorcycle looked like a giant isopod to me. Yeah, I know it's kind of hard to spot, but I pushed this con...

This Is How I Color Shadows: A Very Simple Guide (2min Read)

Colors and values are key steps in my art execution, but I often speak about them separately. In this topic, I'll specifically show you how I color shadows and other values on different spots of a character. Let's dive into coloring.

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Basics

Once I finish the line art and block the character's silhouette, I choose a simple palette of three or four color tones to apply to the different parts of the character. After that, in a new layer on top, I add shadows using one desat...

3 Things Art Tutorials Does Not Teach You - Free Read For 24H

I was reading some posts I wrote here on Patreon in 2021 and found one article that shares tips I still find particularly useful to this day. I'd like to share it with you again today:

Have a nice read!: https://www.patreon.com/posts/3-things-art-you-47327626

Please forgive me for the detailed explanation of the solutions. Back in those days, I used to write less straightforwardly than ...

The Hack for Dealing with Multiple Characters' Composition - Banda File & Process

Talking about 'Banda,' my illustration of a mariachi band. Although mariachis are originally from Mexico, in Venezuela, mariachis are very popular at parties, known for their music and style. But how did I end up there in the first place?

The concept developed from a reference I've saved a long time ago of some skeleton panda sea squirts. I was not convinced about taking that particular reference since it displayed six of those little creatures, therefore six characters (too much). But ...

Anatomy in Motion: Tips to Avoid Stiff Torso and Arm Drawings

A few weeks ago, a patron named Broyam asked for tips on how to avoid stiff torsos and arms. In today's post, I'll share with you some simple ways to address this issue.

Torso

The straightforward solution to break stiff torso is flexion and rotation.

Flexion

You can flex the torso backwards, forwards, and through the lats. In my opinion, what creates the 'stiff' feeling is basically drawing the character in a straight pose, ignoring ...

Drawing the Anime Villain Style out of a Cockatoo - 'Rebel' Process Video and File!

Hey there! In this sped-up process video, I'll guide you through my latest illustration, "Rebel." This character draws inspiration from a cockatoo, known as "cacatua" in Spanish. The concept for this character evolved organically as I casually explored various platforms like Twitter and Pinterest. Whenever I stumble upon interesting or amusing pictures, I save them for future inspiration.

For "Rebel", I found a video featuring a white bird, similar to a cockatoo, with an "I don't give a...

Free Post! My Best Art Tips Summary from February & March 2024

This article encapsulates the essence of everything I've wrote here on Patreon from February to March this year, so if anything piques your interest, consider subscribing to boost your creativity, improve your skills or simply deal with that problem you have not been able to solve.

Also, for patrons looking to maximize their time and stay informed about the essential insights, this post share the very best based on your feedback.

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Creating Romantic Art: Drawing Inspiration from Eyes - 'Classmates' Process & File

Hey everyone,

Today, I'm sharing a sped-up process video of my latest illustration, "Classmates." Conceptually, I wanted to explore something unique, so I chose an eye as my subject. I split the eye into two characters: the sclera, representing protection, and the pupil, symbolizing guidance.

Initially, I imagined a warrior-like dynamic between the characters, but I opted for a more relatable scenario of two classmates on a rainy day. The sclera, blind and reliant on the pupil for...

Things I Avoid When Drawing Faces!

Since we are almost done with the face exercises, I thought it would be useful for me to share some things I often avoid when drawing faces and why. These are not "bad things", but instead, small tweaks can make faces look a bit odd if that's not the intention. Let's dive in.

1. Detailed Teeth

Making lines to define each tooth's shape makes the smile feel grotesque and is unnecessary most of the time. By slightly defining one part of the separation between ...

Here's How I Use Photoshop: Everything About Canvas, Resolution, Brushes, Filters, and More!

I often share plenty of information about art fundamentals but don't speak enough about my Photoshop Workspace, where I do 100% of my work. So, in today's post, I'll share tips and specifics of how I use this software for you to get the best out of it.

Many of the filters and features of Photoshop can be found in Procreate as well. So, if you are more of an iPad artist, stay tuned.

1. Canvas Size

My canvas size is lately 6000x7505 at 300 pixels/inch. The reason behind this...

Cute vs. Dark - 'Apocalypse' Concept (Process + Voiceover)

Hey everyone, today I want to speak about Apocalypse, my last illustration. The process was chaotic. I was looking for animal references, focusing on something different. I found bunny pictures, they look cute. But a cute bunny wasn't enough. I wanted something more in contrast. I thought angry bunnies would be fun, they're cute but opposite in energy. I searched for the three angriest bunnies. They seem real, not photoshopped, which is better. I prefer inspiration from reality.

Unsure ...

How to Draw Mouth In My Style - Anatomy Shape Exercise

Continuing with this series about anatomy through shape building, today I want to address the way I draw mouths. I'll be sharing the four most common ones, the first two being very simple and straightforward, yet the last two a bit more challenging. If you dare to try, draw the four types and share it on Discord for 10 Skill Points (I'll personally give it to you).

MOUTHS IN MY STYLE

When I draw mouths, I focus only on the contour line that defines the separation in what's known...

From a Blue Soap to a Blue Prince - Protector Concept Development Voiceover

Today, I want to talk about the process behind this illustration, how it started, and how it was executed, the concept, and everything.

So essentially, I had this soap picture, a pink soap picture with someone took a bite or something. It's a weird reference, reminding me of Fight Club and stuff. I saved it weeks ago but didn't know what to do. Then, on Pinterest, I saw different kinds of soaps, including a blue one. Blue soap is popular in my country, like this square shaped one, it's ...

How to Expand a Portfolio While Increasing a Social Media Following

An animator patron asked how to build a portfolio while gaining a following on social media. After replying, I've found the answer worth sharing with you all, although the examples are animation oriented, the overall concept is very simple and applicable to all types of artists. Let's dive in.

You currently have two goals: first, building a portfolio, and second, social media following. The portfolio goal will define the art direction of your social media posts. If you still don't know ...

Most Destroyed Voiceover Ever - Multiple Sketch Failures + No Sleep ('Bones' Process)

Hey everyone, just sharing the struggle behind "Bones," my latest illustration. Thought it'd be easy just milk and something else, ended up with cookies after much debate. Honestly, my brain's a bit fried from it all.

Started with an idea where milk's a scientist and the cookies are kids she's making taller. Spent the whole day on it, changing concepts until very late at night. Finished around 3 a.m., now running on barely any sleep.

The process was tougher than expected. I wanted...

How To Draw Noses Like Me (IT'S TIME TO BREATHE) - Anatomy Shapes!

A patron by the name of Danima asked me for a "nose tutorial." Although it seems my characters lately don't have a detailed nose, I've managed to simplify the shape into an effective selection of lines that, in my opinion, makes the nose understandable and aesthetically pleasing to look at. I know many of you are not beginner artists and already have this figured out, but I think by sharing my approach, you might gain some extra insights for your execution process.

For this particular e...

'Innocent' Process Video & File - Using Food As Inspiration

Hey everyone, here is the full-length process video of "Innocent": https://youtu.be/jDmJL_L1PFI 

Also! Here is the transcription of the video just in case you prefer the text version:

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Hey everyone, I hope you're doing great. Today, I want to talk about how I came up with "Innocent," my latest piece. It all started with a ground beef picture. The way the strips looked, their raw color, and texture...

How To Make A Great Sketch in 30 Minutes! LET'S GO!

The 30min challenge is a daily exercise I've been promoting on this Patreon for a while. The benefits are many; it allows artists to streamline their process quickly, boosts their creativity, and opens the window for feedback from other artists in our community. Competition is great and useful, but it's true that trying to come up with something "decent" in 30 minutes might be a big reason not to try. In today's posts, I want to give you a few tips for you to approach this challenge quickly a...

'Alpha' Video Process & File - Creating Characters from Simple Banana Boots

'Alpha' full-length process video: https://youtu.be/9sFv92AgI5s

I wanted to do something with a banana because I saw these banana boots that looked pretty fun. I thought it would make a cool costume for a banana character. That was my starting point. Then, I thought about adding something totally different, l...

Render Tutorial? Hellyeah! How to Shadow/Light/Values/Volume/3D/Paint

These last few days, I've seen some of you struggling with render, specifically values created by light. So today, I want to share my approach by using a reference, this way you can try as well, regardless of your drawing skills. If you dare to do this practice/exercise using this reference, I will personally give you 20 Skill Points on Discord!

1. Reference

I often use statues because of the great composition of values they offer. This is the o...

'Hurry Up' Process! - Two Characters In Panic XD

Hey everyone! Here is the full-length process video of 'Hurry Up': https://youtu.be/znig5SrLi2M

The process behind this illustration started with the pursuit of a reference of two animals interacting in an engaging manner. This was part of an effort to write an article about designing anthropomorphic characters from animals, as highlighted in a previous post. The chosen reference featured a large black bird and a small...

Voiceover: Speed Up Process! - Designing Anthropomorphic Characters Out of Animals

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about designing anthropomorphic characters out of things. Then, a patron named Mari dropped a comment, asking for animal examples instead of objects. So, in today's article, I'm excited to share my approach when that's the case.

Method 1: Animal Story

So I start by searching for references that depict interactions between animals, aim...

'Sinking': Voiceover Video Process - Development of a Sad Story

Hey everyone! Here is the full-length process video of 'Sinking': https://youtu.be/xcXNbypwiCI 

For this illustration, my conceptual list looked like this:

• Mood: Badass, Melancholic
• Color: White, Blue, and Red
• Ref: Paper Boat
• Action: Commodore of the Royal Navy 18th century playing a piano while the ship is being attacked and sinking.

If you have any questions, ju...