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I wanted to create a series of character illustrations under the concept of a color for a while, so I choosed 'Pink' for his recent mainstream popularity lately and the contrast I could build around. I visually addressed shapes and values from pink inspired food, costume and i...
2023-07-26 16:17:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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Every now and then, I find myself revisiting this subject. Lately, I've noticed some of you expressing concerns about not knowing what to do with your portfolio. I get it. With so many possibilities, building an effective portfolio can be overwhelming. It's al...
2023-07-25 16:07:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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I often like to explore meta concepts in my illustrations. They add a certain layer of information that makes the work unique. If you are into these dreamlike/magical concepts and don't know how to visually approach compositions like these, today I want to share with you five ...
2023-07-22 16:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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I've noticed that some of you are struggling to find the right combination of brushes to use from my set. That makes sense since we have around 400+ brushes, but you'll soon notice that I mostly use 5. The rest are extras for very particular textures I use from time to time. 2023-07-21 16:30:45 +0000 UTC View Post
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Creating and balancing more than one character in a composition is tough. Today, I wanted to share with you some tips I tried while creating "Sisters" (my latest illustration).
About Sisters
"Sisters" composition is an interesting mix between chara...
2023-07-19 16:40:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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Communication isn't as simple as it looks. When we're hired by clients, we are under the pressure of expectations, and we aspire to deliver our best. However, this pressure can sometimes hinder us from accomplishing our tasks. Today, I want to share some simple tips that can h...
2023-07-18 15:49:17 +0000 UTC View Post
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Continuing with what we were discussing in yesterday's post about "Steps Towards Original Art," during this process, you will find insights about my approach to using references to create original ideas, guiding the way from using references beyond just studies.
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2023-07-15 15:43:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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I've been discussing with some of you the challenge of stepping outside the 'study' zone and moving into a more 'original' or 'creative art' space. So today I wanted to bring this topic to the table and see how I can help.
Recently, one...
2023-07-14 15:05:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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In this article, I'll guide you through the creation of my 'Lineman' illustration, which blends features from the Booby bird and the linemen profession. I'll be diving into both the conceptual and technical aspects of the process, particularly emphasizing a s...
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As artists, we want to create a strong impression on our viewers, something that prevails in their memory. And I think one of the most powerful visual ways is through values and colors. Setting proper lighting and a balanced colored composition can evoke feelings in the audien...
2023-07-11 13:37:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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My goal as an artist is not just to make pretty pictures. Yes, it's one of the things I love since I'm very into visual stuff, but beyond that, I believe one of the most interesting opportunities we have as artists is to portray our human experience. Being "original" is not ab...
2023-07-08 15:23:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today, I want to share a simple exercise to strengthen your ability to draw from imagination. As I've mentioned before, creating from imagination is largely an act of recalling from memory. We can assume that our brains collect vast amounts of visual information throughout our...
2023-07-07 14:47:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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We have been discussing how we can overcome the creative block, but how about the productive block? This is kind of like the total opposite. Instead of having no idea what to do, assuming you've overcome your creative block with a nice set of points to address in your art, the "p...
2023-07-05 16:09:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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During this series, my focus was on capturing the energy of the original references through expressions and dynamism. On top of that, I added a small twist commonly found in my illustrations related to depth. Let's break down each step so you can apply this to your illustratio...
2023-07-04 16:06:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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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 ...
2023-06-30 15:52:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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What are you finding useful in this particular process?
Cell + Color Burn
As you may have noticed, the render in these two pieces leans more towards the cell style, similar to animation, but slightly more complex since I'm adding an extra "color burn" sh...
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You've just finished a nice drawing and you feel proud about it. You even added some values. But then the color phase comes and you have no idea what palette to choose. Your colors look saturated, too dark, or they are a total mess.
Today, I'll share a very simple colori...
2023-06-27 14:24:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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This process is particularly interesting because I approached the conceptual and technical aspects in a different way. To make things easy for you, this article will be divided into "Concept" and "Technique" sections. Feel free to skip to each phase depending on your interest. ...
2023-06-24 14:14:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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In my last article, we talked about enhancing your perspective skills with a simple cube exercise using head references. Now, let's extend this technique to the entire human body.
The complexity of human anatomy can be a lifelong artistic challenge, but my aim here is to ...
2023-06-23 14:44:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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During this process, you'll notice that I changed the entire illustration after I was 80% done. Here's why:
Problem
This painting was created in two days. During the first day, I was in the middle of a tough situation. I don't usually share specifics, ...
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Today, I wanted to talk about a topic that people often associate with my work, perspective. The fast and maybe boring answer to how to improve is "practice", but that leads to more questions. Practice what? Where do I start? What should I actually study? I also ask myself similar...
2023-06-20 14:29:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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In this process video, you will see two different approaches to concept and technique, especially in how soft and hard edges can boost the realism of your shadows (using only two brushes). Let's dive in!
I did not start with the "hungry" ...
2023-06-18 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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Do you notice your characters looking flat in terms of values and don't know why? Today, I'll give you three tips that I'm currently using for my latest pieces, and you can try them in any of yours!
Let's dive into my process during these series. Technically speaking, I'...
2023-06-16 15:19:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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My approach to illustration can often be confusing. As I've mentioned in the post about my "Composition Formula" two weeks ago, I have a list of points I like to address, but being over...
2023-06-14 15:27:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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Often I have the opportunity to create something, but I don't want to, and sometimes I don't even understand why exactly. Maybe it's because I feel tired, maybe I feel it's a waste of time, or maybe I just need someone to talk about it for a few mins. Knowing exactly what both...
2023-06-13 14:25:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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Here is the process video and file for the last post's exploration about fabric. This time, you'll find a different approach in terms of composition, not a crazy perspective or full body, but I still keep some small points I usually use when creating art. Although I was only exp...
2023-06-11 06:05:14 +0000 UTC View Post
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I'm sure you already know this, but it's important to revisit from time to time what 'style' means. Style is basically how you simplify the world; you must constantly pay attention and reproduce with your hands what you see, for a duration long enough to find patterns and si...
2023-06-09 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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Here are the process and files for the Cutepunk series and yesterday's Mimi Illustration. What you'll find in these files is a mixture of creation from imagination and references (Concept, illustrations, and character design).
Cutepunk 1: 2023-06-07 19:12:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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As artists, we strive to create 100% original art, something we feel proud of and that's also unique. However, we often face a daunting barrier due to a lack of creativity and technical skills. The solution is straightforward; drawing from imagination is simply using your memory t...
2023-06-06 14:53:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Everyone! In this post, you will find the process video and file of the bird portraits! This was a fun and frustrating experience. Frustration often surfaces when I draw, but I'm used to it since it's just part of the process. Offering some uniqueness to you is what brings meaning to me, not ...
2023-06-05 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post