Should you use Custom Brushes?

Another popular debate today, regarding digital art. Should you use custom brushes? I did a digital painting the other day and I was very reluctant as to whether I should use custom brushes for the serpent skin texture. In the end, I indeed decided to use them. Not because I couldn’t draw serpent skin without […]
Dispersion Tutorial in Procreate (+free brushes)

Creating a dispersion effect is a super easy, fun (and rather impressive I might add!) way to make an impact with your artwork. The technique is very common in photoshop. In today’s tutorial I will be explaining how you can create a dispersion effect in procreate, using custom brushes. Links to the free assets used: […]
Affinity Photo, how could I live without you?

2024 EDIT: This article was written in 2021 and has nothing to do with the 2024 Adobe Scandal. My opinion about Affinity photo hasn’t changed, but if you want to know my current thoughts on Affinity vs Adobe, you can check out this article. Seriously now. Long story short: I am a web developer/designer who […]
Draw this again: Jennifer Lawrence / Mystique

Once upon a time I was a BIG cinema nerd. I am not any longer. I don’t know exactly what happened and how it happened, I just took a break from cinema when I had my two kids, and then, when I tried to come back, everything had changed. The cinematic scene wasn’t the same […]
The Case against Photorealism

I am usually untouched by negative comments, I have come to a point that I simply do not care. And I don’t mean it in a disrespectful way, that I do not respect the opinion of others. I do, I really do. I just cannot waste my energy, my time and in the end of […]
How to get Perfect Proportions

Well, the other day I posted a video tutorial on YouTube, on how to get perfect proportions, and like a total dork that I am… I forgot to update my blog! So, here is the written version. Better late than never, right?! How to get “perfect” proportions is a question I get asked every single […]
Alpha Lock vs Direct Select in Procreate

Today I will be explaining how I use “Alpha Lock” and “Direct Select” in procreate, two features that are indispensable if you are serious about drawing/designing in procreate. They can make a great difference, allow you to work faster, and are super easy to use! So, what is “Alpha Lock”? I love to explain things […]
How to create a Rain Brush in Procreate

How to create custom brushes is a question I get asked all the time. So here I am, spilling all my secrets! Today I will be showing you how to create a simple rain brush. Generally, there are many ways to create a brush, but I will be showing this particular one because it requires […]
How to split RGB channels in procreate

Hello everyone! In today’s tutorial, I will explain how you can split RGB channels in procreate. I love procreate and I love that they are constantly improving the app and adding more features (so much, that my older tutorials become worthless after a while!). Naturally, I was super excited with their latest feature: chromatic aberration, […]