

Layer Organization for Character Art vs. Portrait Art
Organizing layers is such a personal thing as a digital artist. Here's what I'd recommend: Once you find a system that works for YOU, stick with it! Because it'll make your digital art process smoother and can even make your style more consistent. With layers, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. You have to consider both the process and the end result when deciding how to organize your layers. So today, I want to show you two approaches I use. My approach to layer organiz


How to Find Reference Photos for Portrait Painting
There's nothing worse than feeling inspired to paint and then spending the next 45 minutes down a rabbit hole trying to find an inspiring reference. 😩 By the time you find something decent, the initial inspiration to create may be gone. (This is the worst!) The truth is, finding great reference photos is a skill in itself. And one that's worth investing a little time in before inspiration strikes. But where do you even find references to draw from?? Here's where I love to fi


Procreate Gestures Every Artist Should Know
If you're new to Procreate, knowing a few gestures will save you a ton of time. You don't need to tap through menus to find everything. A lot of Procreate's most useful tools are hiding within simple gestures! And these simple gestures will become automatic once you practice them a few times. Here are the ones I think every beginner should know, because they'll speed up your workflow so much. Memorize these Procreate gestures today. You'll be glad you did. :) Long Hold to Pic


The 7 Elements of Design Every Artist Should Know
Did you know there are 7 building blocks that make up every piece of art? They're called the Elements of Design, and once you know them, you'll never look at your artwork the same way again.









