The best underpainting techniques explained
Ever heard of an underpainting before? Let me tell you, they come in handy. An underpainting, or underdrawing, is the first layer of paint you apply to your canvas to…
Everything you need to know about blend modes in Procreate
Sooner or later we all use them: blend modes. But, how do they work? What are they even used for? A blend mode is a specific setting you can add…
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 theory of how to make dark skin tones is exactly the same in every medium: paints,…
