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TUTORIAL // my workflow in Procreate

In this tutorial, I talk about my basic workflow for creating digital sketches in Procreate. I run you through my favorite brushes, how to use different layer modes, and how to work efficiently using Procreate on the iPad. Key lessons include: • H...

TUTORIAL // choosing colors

This tutorial is about how I use color modification tools to pick a color scheme for my digital art. I use Photoshop to demonstrate my process, but similar tools exist in most other drawing software, including procreate. I explain how important it is...

TUTORIAL // constructing a pose

This tutorial is about how I construct poses for my characters, from basic shapes to helpful principles that make a pose more interesting and appealing. This is intended for artists who want tips and advice for drawing anatomy in a stylized and expre...

TUTORIAL // creating light & flowy sketches

This tutorial is about how to keep your pencil sketches from becoming too heavy or stiff. I run you through my process from beginning to end, and recommend tools and techniques to get the most out of your sketching process. Key lessons include: • ...

TUTORIAL // using your creative spark to generate ideas

This tutorial talks about how I come up with ideas for my digital paintings. More specifically, it is about how I implement fleeting moments of inspiration into my workflow in order to stay productive and prevent creative block. It also features a de...

TUTORIAL // a roadmap for artistic growth

This tutorial is for artists who are not sure what to focus on in order to improve their skills. It breaks down the process of artistic improvement into five main stages. I talk about how to figure out which stage you are currently in, and which exer...

TUTORIAL // environment essentials

I created this tutorial for artists who don’t know where to start when it comes to drawing environments and landscapes. It breaks my process down into the most basic steps, and shows you how to get a believable sense of depth without getting lost i...

TUTORIAL // how I prep & schedule social media posts

This tutorial runs you through my process for creating social media posts from my art. I demonstrate my workflow for preparing social media posts, including information on which software and apps I use to do that. I also give my perspective on approa...

MONTHLY CHALLENGE // portrait study

Happy November! This month we will be making portrait studies together. Use one of the reference images provided, or find your own reference, to create a portrait that is based on the photo. Rather than simply copy the image, try ...

UPDATE // bye bye, spooky season!

This has been the busiest month of the year for me. There was so much stuff going on! I went to an art event, had friends and family visiting, and of course I started up my Patreon again after a break. I guess that explains why it flew by so fast!...

RESOURCE // cozy clothing

Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge! In this video, I do a quick review of the artwork posted in the discord, walk you through my process for creating the artwork for this challenge, and discuss common mistakes and tips f...

PROCESS VIDEO // clothing studies

Here’s the full process video for the clothing studies that I created for this month's drawing challenge! Some info about this process:

• It’s been sped up by 250%, so just over twice the original speed.
• This study took me a...
  2023-10-26 09:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

EARLY ACCESS // sweater weather

This month’s challenge for flame members was on drawing loose and comfortable clothing! Basically, it was a way to practice drawing folds and volumes in clothes. And also a way to celebrate the colder months, in which I can finally in wear super...

Q&A // October 2023

Here is the recording of this month’s Q&A session! It was so lovely to have a session again after last month’s break. Thanks everyone who dropped by!

Some of the topics covered in this session are:

• Reference and copyright...
  2023-10-20 09:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

EARLY ACCESS // skin

I wanted to make some skin studies with this one, and more specifically skin that has a lot of blemishes on it. I’ve had acne since a very young age, and because of it I was put on hormonal birth control when I was just 12. Last year, after almo...

REMINDER // Q&A session tomorrow!

Hello! Just a friendly reminder that the Q&A session is taking place tomorrow Thursday October 19 at 5PM CEST. I'd love it if you could make it to the session! Visit 2023-10-18 15:18:24 +0000 UTC View Post

PROCESS VIDEO // ginkgo

Hey patrons! Here’s the full process video for my ginkgo drawing from last week. I use a few techniques in it that I’ve been using a lot lately, so I f...

EARLY ACCESS // gingko

It's been a while since I made a painting! I love how the ginkgo leaves turn a beautiful yellow around this time of year, so here's my little ode to that. I'm also trying to find a painting technique that isn't too stressful on my arm. So that mea...

UPDATE // October Q&A session

Hello Flame members! This month I'll be giving the Q&A on Thursday October 19 at 5PM CEST. I'd love it if you could make it to the session! Visit 2023-10-09 09:03:11 +0000 UTC View Post

TUTORIAL // creating interesting & eye-catching reference studies - subtitled

Here’s the subtitled version of the tutorial on creating interesting and eye catching reference studies! Be sure to read the description of the first video post for more information about the tutorial, as well as a cheat sheet that summarizes a ...

TUTORIAL // creating interesting & eye-catching reference studies

Hello patrons! I am back again with a new tutorial! This one is based on a request that I got in the discord server, and it's about how to make a reference study interesting and eye catching - basically more than just a copy of the reference image...

DTIYS // chimke

Hello lovely patrons! Today is the one year anniversary of the Loish Patreon discord server. To celebrate, I am hosting a DTIYS challenge of the server's beloved mascot, Chimke! For those who don't know, this hideous drawing was my attempt at capt...

MONTHLY CHALLENGE // cozy clothing

I am back from my break with a new monthly challenge! This month we will be drawing cozy clothing together! Take your pick from the reference images to practice drawing folds and volume in clothing, as well as celebrate the fall, ...

UPDATE // collections

Hello lovely patrons! I just wanted to let you know that there is a new Patreon feature that allows me to organize my posts into collections. It's a bit like the tag system, but a lot more intuitive and easy to navigate - definitely a lot more hel...

UPDATE // tip jar

Hello Patrons! Some of you asked if I had any kind of tip jar available, so that you could give support during my break this month. Because of these ques...

UPDATE // goodbye, summer!

August has come to an end! That means that summer is almost over here in europe. To be honest, I am relieved because I am so sick of mosquitoes, flies, and sticky heat :') Autumn is my favorite season, so I’m excited to drink pumpkin spice lattÃ...

RESOURCE // gesture sketches

Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge, which was on gesture sketches! In this video, I do a quick review of the artwork posted in the discord, walk you through my process for creating the 2023-08-30 16:41:52 +0000 UTC View Post