If you've ever Googled "how to get better at drawing," you've probably seen the same advice a hundred times. Practice, practice, practice! That advice isn't wrong. But it's also not the full picture. I want to share what actually worked for me, and what I think is the true formula for improving as an artist. Because after years of making a lot of bad art, and finally getting to a place where I feel proud of what I create, I've landed on something pretty simple: Learn. Practic

There's one finishing step I rarely skip when painting in Procreate, and it takes less than a minute! Adding a texture to your digital art is like that final little touch that makes everything feel more real. And once you try it, you'll wonder why you weren't always doing it. Why Artists Like To Use Textures: Digital art can sometimes have that tell-tale “made on a screen” look. A little too smooth. But textures fix that! They add depth to your piece. And they also help to un

Procreate is an awesome tool for character art, but with so many features, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re just starting out, these 4 tools will help you draw better characters! 1. Custom Brushes for Smoother Line Art Procreate’s default brushes are great! But custom brushes might be just what you're looking for. A good sketching brush (made by a character artist) can make it easier to create smooth, confident lines. I love my custom-made Willow Charcoal StreamLine b

If you love drawing characters, you've probably had this moment: You draw a cute character face, but then you're like... She's cute . But a little boring . 😅 I feel like cute, boring characters have their place! But how do you go about giving your character some personality when you want to? Well, I think there are 3 simple ways to do it: How to add more personality and story to your characters: ✔️ Pick a fun or cool hairstyle ✔️ Add an accessory ✔️ Add a subtle expressio