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Combine letters and abstract elements in your digital illustrations with Samuel Rodríguez

Procreate has become an essential tool for today’s digital artists. Its ease of use and infinite possibilities mean that you can create something to be proud of no matter what your illustration level.

Samuel Rodriguez (@samrodriguezart) is a renowned California-based artist who swapped analog techniques for an iPad Pro and Procreate, using the tools to develop stunning portraits filled with bold colors, abstract designs, and an original style.

Doing research and collecting references is a big part of Samuel’s creative process. He compares it to musicians using samples when creating new beats. His advice? To explore as many ideas as possible.

He started his artistic journey in his teens, developing his unique style with striking layouts, designs, and lettering doing graffiti on the streets of San José, California. He went on to study Fine Art at California College of the Arts, delving deeper into portraiture, anatomy, and figure drawing.