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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #14?
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You’re starting your portrait the wrong way if you’re diving straight into the details. This tunnel vision traps you...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #13?
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In most portraits, the eyes will be the most important feature. But to bring your character to life, you don’t need ...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #12?
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I used to think that the artists I admired could invent magical characters effortlessly—I couldn’t have been more wr...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #11?
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Being a portrait artist isn’t just about drawing a face—it’s about conveying emotion. If you’re only combining ideas...
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There was a time when my mindset was terrible.
I obsessed over perfection, constantly comparing my portraits to oth...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #09?
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Many of you have asked me to talk about shading! Honestly, it’s probably the most intimidating part of a portrait fo...
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Here’s a tip you might not expect: if you want to improve your stylized portraits, practice observational drawing.
I...
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Today, I’m sharing the lesson I struggle with the most: quantity.
To get better at drawing, you need to draw. Seems ...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #06?
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Sketchbooks are everywhere on social media—everyone loves them. But here’s the thing: drawing small can sometimes li...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #05?
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I recently received this question: When and how to use outlines for portraits?
I have three main points in response:...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #04?
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Here’s an advanced tip: hard and soft edges are what bring a portrait to life.
Use sharp edges to highlight areas of f...
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Bonjour my little demon, ready to collect gem #03?
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A little demon recently told me that they can’t draw a face on their own. And you know what? That’s completely norma...
