What is direct painting and why you should do it
You can use two main techniques to start a painting: the direct approach and the indirect approach. Direct painting is a painting technique in which you directly apply paint to…
List of best art brands & supplies | What I recommend
I love almost any art medium: Gouache, pastels, watercolors, colored pencils, you name it and I've used it. Over the course of the years, I've found supplies that work for…
The best portrait drawing book for artists | Tested & Review
If you're into portrait drawing or -painting you know you need to study the human head. I've scoured the internet looking for the best portrait drawing book for artists and…
How to make money with art | 3 ways that are proven to work
Do you want to earn some extra money with your hobby art, or do you want to make a full-time living out of art? There are several ways to make…
How to make dark skin tones in any art medium
Good news! Making dark skin is INCREDIBLY easy. And let me tell you, the color theory of how to make dark skin tones is exactly the same in every medium:…
The best (free) skin brushes for Procreate according to reviews
As a self-proclaimed digital portrait artist, I'm always on the hunt for the best skin brushes for Procreate. After years of searching, I finally found the perfect skin brush pack:The…
Is black a color? 2 reasons why it’s not & 1 reason why it is
As an artist, you're expected to know color theory. But sometimes the simplest questions keep us wondering. For example, if black is a color or not.Technically black isn't a color…