Paint Manga Eyes in 6 Steps
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Testing the Sci-fi Character Design Process
Concept artist Hicham Habchi (Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment) shows us how t…
Sci-Fi Environment Tutorial
In this tutorial by illustrator Diego “Novanim” Zúñiga, follow a step-by-step gu…
Essential Tips for Drawing Drapery and Folds
Fabric and folds can take all sorts of forms depending on the softness of the ma…
Drawing memories: an artist’s iPad illustration experience
With the iPad and Apple Pencil, you can work on your art at home, on the road, a…
How to Draw Mandala Art
Mandala designs are geometric shapes composed around a circular shape. Here, gra…
Inking Superhero Comics in Clip Studio Paint
In this article, American comic artist Scott Drummond explains how the professio…
Top 11 Drawing Tablets of 2020!
When drawing illustrations and animation on a computer, you need drawing softwar…
Grayscale to Color: Digital Character Painting
In this tutorial, artist Marco Bucci shows you how to create a beautiful full-co…
Translating Traditional Painting Techniques to Digital Art
While brushes, textures, and settings can help you replicate the effect of tradi…
Using Overpainting to Create a Dramatic Scene
Learn how to use overpainting techniques, incorporating photos to add details to…
Speedy Mecha Design: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Environment artist Scott Zenteno shares how they use photo collages as a base to…
How to Design Characters with Bold Fashion and Strong Silhou…
The design of a character has a huge impact on how the viewer will perceive them…
Creating Visual Narratives and Storytelling
How can you effectively tell a story through a single image? Visual development …
Brushstroke Exercises to Improve Your Digital Art
Control over your brushstrokes is essential for creating an independent style, w…
Painting a Pirate -Shading and Lighting Techniques for Portr…
In this tutorial, German illustrator Luisa Preissler shows how she draws realist…
Guide to Creating Color Schemes
Struggling with colors and color schemes? In this article, comic artist Ann Maul…
How to Draw Expressive Faces
In this essential guide for drawing facial expressions, concept artist Magda Pro…
Printing Your Art
Thinking about selling or exhibiting prints of your artwork, but not sure where …
Tips for Becoming a Professional Artist
How do you become a professional artist, living from what you create? The first …
Gothic Stylization using the Fundamentals of Illustration
With her signature gothic Victorian-inspired aesthetics as an example, Hugo Awar…
Five Ways to Improve Your Drawing Skills
Getting better at drawing isn't easy. However, there are noteworthy basics and e…
How to Design Fantastical Dragons with a Touch of Realism
Artist Lindsey Alvord shares her tips for creating fantastic dragons from your i…
An Introduction to Matte Painting
Matte painting is the creation of an imaginary or realistic set for filmmaking w…
Tips for Creating Vertical Scrolling Webtoons
What are the special features of comics meant to be read while scrolling on a sm…
Introduction to Color Management for Printing (How to Switch…
As many artists discover, the RGB colors displayed on the computer monitor can t…
Push Your Poses to the Extreme! Drawing Cartoon Hands
Using a stylized approach to draw hands can create a different impact in your wo…
How to Draw Beautiful Fairy-tale Princess Hair
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how illustrator Svetlana Tigai structured s…
Designing a Dragon-Themed Character
Learn how illustrator Tan Zhi Hui(Kudaman) uses unique features of digital paint…
Tips For Dry Brush Painting
In this tutorial, learn the best brushes and techniques for a traditional painte…
Draw Expressive Hand Poses from Imagination!
Hands are one of the most expressive parts of a pose. By conveying the story and…
Lighting your Painting
Reuben Lara explains the “Add Glow” (or “Linear Dodge”) blending modes, with use…
