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Work In Progress - „Waiting for the message”

I wish I could create complete illustrations someday. With the right background, interesting lighting, correct perspective and all of that.

I try to learn as often as I can 😊

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UPDATE - Patreon rewards for September

I’m very content that I was able to create artworks in this new style 😊 I’ll be happy to share these rewards with you 🧡

LEVEL 3 - postcard print and vinyl sticker

LEVEL 4 - Rewards from level 3 + big print (~2x bigger than postcard size) View Post

EARLY ACCESS - „Indian summer”

Another illustration made digitally from a sketchbook drawing 😊

How do you like it?

1. I’m still trying to improve the process of this style. I’ll make a step by step for you with clear explanation (from pencil sketch to the final illustration).

2. September rewards will...

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WIP - I have no idea what am I doing

Sometimes my artblock shows up in a very odd way. I’m drawing but at some point I just don't know what to do next. This picture is at this specific stage. I don't know what to do next. I'll leave it for now and come back to see later with a fresh eye. Maybe the solution will come to me in a dre...

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EARLY ACCESS - "Empty space", mixed media illustration

I don’t know if I can call it a "style" already but I’m really enjoying this way of painting 🧡😊

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SECRET SKETCH - "Baby face", 30 min. pencil drawing

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EARLY ACCESS - "Lip bite"

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SECRET SKETCHES + reference photos: quick, digital figure studies

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WIP - Riri’s portrait

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TUTORIAL - How to draw face features: lips

In my opinion lips are one the most difficult face features to draw. They’re soft and often irregular so their geometry is difficult to find. Here are some rules that can help to draw them correctly.

Let me know what you think ☺️

Gaby

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EARLY ACCESS & WIP - Figure drawings

I just started a new sketchbook (and still working on a video from the last one). 

It’s a Winsor & Newton, my favorite sketchbook for precise pencil drawings.
It has smooth, white, bristol paper so it doesn’t smudge so much. It's not great with watercolor b...

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TUTORIAL - How to draw face features: eyes

Hi everyone!

I created for you a tutorial about drawing eyes. I wanted to keep it simple and show only essential elements that will help you to understand my way of thinking during:

  • Creating construction
  • Understanding the anatomy
  • 3D vision
  • Hatching
  • ...

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TIME LAPSE - "Support", drawing process

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EARLY ACCESS & WIP - digital illustration

✏️ I’m working on this new style and more advanced artworks.

📖 I don’t want to just show pretty faces, I wanna be able to tell stories...

This illustration shows how I feel lately. I’m trying to step out of my comfort zone. I want to be free and learn how to fly. I want t...

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UPDATE - August Patreon rewards

Hi everyone!

This month I have very special rewards for my Patrons in Level 4 - original pencil sketches! You can join Level 3 or 4 till the end of August and all the rewards will be sent to you till 10th of September 🧡

Thank you so much for your support!

Gaby

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SECRET SKETCH - pencil portrait

My Arteza sketchbook is almost done, only 2 pages left! ☺️ 

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EARLY ACCESS & WIP - 100 hands practice (UPDATE: 1-100)

UPDATE: I finished all 100 hands (102 actually because later I saw two mistakes at counting 😅).

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Hi everyone 🧡

As I usually do when I have an art-block - I try to just practice something without being too hard on myself.

I postponed this ta...

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SECRET SKETCH/ EARLY ACCESS - Messy portrait, style study

UPDATE: New sketch, different style, same reference.

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Hi guys!

Sorry for posting so rarely. I’m dealing with a lot of changes and stress right now. Quitting job after 9 years is a big step out of the comfort zone. Also my cat got very sick and I’m worried about him...<...

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Work In Progress - Character design concept

My first attempt at concept art.
I decided to create character of dystopian world. (It’s one of my favorite themes in games and movies).


What do you think?

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UPDATE - rewards, commissions , my career and more :)

Hi everyone! 😊

I have a little update for you:

  • PHYSICAL REWARDS (July)

All the packages will be sent to you on August 10th.

  • PHYSICAL REWARDS (August)

This month I have for you 2 special stickers (hol...

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VIDEO: SKETCHBOOK SESSION - filling a whole spread with good bois

(Remember to choose the highest quality) 🐶

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EARLY ACCESS: Good bois from my sketchbooks - pencil drawings (update: more dogs :))

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EARLY ACCESS - sketchbook spread, pencil portraits

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TIME LAPSE VIDEO - Process of drawing digital portrait (a girl with a star earring)

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EARLY ACCESS - toon style character

I’m happy to experiment with more than one style. It helps me to develop my skills and have fun at the same time. Who knows where my art journey is going to lead me eventually 😊

I created second Instagram account with my stylized, toon sketches. They are less serious and they open for ...

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PATREON UPDATE: July physical rewards

Hi everyone!

I’m so happy my July Patreon Rewards are here! This month I have for you:

Level 3: 2 special stickers with my artworks printed on high quality, waterproof foils

Level 4: 2 stickers and 1 s...

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TUTORIAL - 7 steps about how to search for your style (learn or change it) without copying other people’s artworks.

Hi everyone!

Here‘s a new tutorial. This is my way of style searching and learning new techniques. 

I’m totally incapable of having only ONE SPECIFIC STYLE and I personally think it’s both - boring and limiting. I love to explore new styles based on my favorite inspirations...

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ART IN SOCIAL MEDIA - How to plan consistent and aesthetic Instagram feed

Hi everyone!

On today’s post I present you my history of Instagram layouts.

I always wanted to keep my page consistent but my layouts had to be changed few times because my art and possibilities change either. You can see some tips about possible layouts and keeping your page consi...

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SECRET SKETCH - Sketchbook page with some quick portrait practice

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WORK IN PROGRESS - „Air before the storm”, digital painting

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