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  • Photoshop Tutorial: 6 Great Brushes for Digital Illustration
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    Photoshop Tutorial: 6 Great Brushes for Digital Illustration

    Discover the favorite Photoshop brushes of illustrator Joel Santana, specialized in character design Using Adobe Photoshop for digital illustration is one of the most common uses of this software, which allows artists, creatives and designers of any level to build characters, settings and objects from their imagination. The use of custom brushes can also give extra personality to our drawings and illustrations. In the following video tutorial, character designer Joel Santana (@themaddhattr) shares his favorite brushes for digital illustration in Adobe Photoshop. Santana uses them for creative tasks ranging from sketching to color application, and they are a very good example of the wide variety of textures that custom Photoshop brushes offer. Discover them below:

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  • Watercolor tutorial: tips to get started and lose your fear of water
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    Watercolor tutorial: tips to get started and lose your fear of water

    Learn with Canela Studio how to paint with two basic techniques in watercolor: dry base and wet base According to Paulina Maciel, designer and illustrator and founder of Canela studio – which teaches the course at Domestika Botanical illustration with watercolor–, watercolor is more than a technique, it is an attitude. Mastering it is not always easy, since the balance between the amount of water and pigment will always define the final result and only experience will teach you how to master it. So that you lose your fear of water and enjoy watercolor, the illustrator gives you the keys to know her basic watercolor techniques with wet base and dry base, through different methodologies and practices with water, color and the brushes.

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  • Illustration Tutorial: 3 exercises to warm up your hand
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    Illustration Tutorial: 3 exercises to warm up your hand

    Learn with Fist the best dynamics to warm up your hand before facing any drawing If you are looking for a teacher to start drawing without fear, that is, without a doubt, Puño (@puno). He has been drawing since he can remember and, in addition to attending film school and studying audiovisual communication, he makes a living in two ways that he is passionate about: as a children's writer and illustrator, and as a creative educator in Holland, Spain and Colombia . If what you are looking for is someone who will make you lose your fear of the blank page and help you grab the pencil with will, he is your man. And in these three exercises he is going to demonstrate it to you, don't miss the following video:

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  • How to Draw A Rose Tutorial (+Free Download)
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    How to Draw A Rose Tutorial (+Free Download)

    Unleash your inner artist with our rose drawing tutorial. Let your creativity bloom with every stroke! Welcome to a captivating journey into the realm of artistic expression! Today, we're excited to guide you through a transformative drawing tutorial focused on one of nature's most exquisite creations: the rose. Unleash your drawing ability as we explore two distinct perspectives—top view and side view—each brought to life with shades of red and pink. Unlock the convenience! Grab the step-by-step guide in a downloadable PDF format for a seamless and enjoyable drawing experience.

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  • Free Download: How to Draw Butterflies Tutorial
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    Free Download: How to Draw Butterflies Tutorial

    Learn to create vibrant and beautiful butterflies with easy-to-follow instructions. Dive in now and let your imagination take flight! Welcome, fellow art enthusiasts, to an extraordinary journey into the vibrant world of butterflies! Today, we're thrilled to present a delightful tutorial that will unleash your artistic spirit and let your creativity soar high. In this tutorial, you'll learn to draw three enchanting types of butterflies, each as beautiful as the last. Whether you're a digital artist using a tablet or prefer the classic touch of pencil and paper, this tutorial is designed for everyone. The best part? You can download the easy-to-follow instructions in a PDF format, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable drawing experience.

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  • How to paint realistic eyes
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    How to paint realistic eyes

    Are you getting started with digital art? Are you a pro revisiting the basics? Does your latest portrait have two empty eye sockets in desperate need of filling? Regardless of your current situation and level of expertise, in this easy to follow step by step tutorial you will find a trusty guide to kickstart your creative journey or finally jump the hurdle you might be stuck on.

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  • Photoshop Tutorial: Creating a Watercolor Brush
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    Photoshop Tutorial: Creating a Watercolor Brush

    Learn how to create a custom brush from your watercolors with Adobe Photoshop for digital illustration Working in digital format does not necessarily mean having to be content with the basic tools of design and illustration software; Just as in traditional painting, there are infinite possibilities, and the fusion between digital and analog elements allows us to obtain incredible and unexpected results. The creation of personalized brushes from your own watercolor stains is one of the favorite options of Ricard López, better known as Ricardilus (@ricardilus), to work on his illustrations and in this video he shows you, step by step, how make them. See the tutorial below:

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  • Procreate Painting Tutorial: how to color the new Little Mermaid with Cristina Gómez
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    Procreate Painting Tutorial: how to color the new Little Mermaid with Cristina Gómez

    Cristina is a designer by profession and illustrator by vocation. Paper and colored pencils have been part of her life since she was very little, creating characters and stories. Her source of inspiration begins with Disney, manga and comics. She likes to create characters with a lot of color, apply light and shadow effects and, above all, draw hairstyles. In this tutorial she will accompany you to make a version of the Little Mermaid in Procreate, since she considers it a very intuitive and easy tool to work with. Before starting, download this sketch to follow all the steps:

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  • Top 10 Projects of the "31 Days, 31 Drawings" Challenge
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    Top 10 Projects of the "31 Days, 31 Drawings" Challenge

    October is behind us and, with it, one of the challenges we like the most at Domestika, the one that invites you to make a drawing every day for a month. Through the hashtag #31Days31Drawing, the participants of this challenge shared their works, which had to be based on a certain theme.

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  • How to Draw Realistic Lips Tutorial
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    How to Draw Realistic Lips Tutorial

    Welcome to this video tutorial on drawing lips. In this guide, we will explore some valuable tips and shading techniques that are versatile for both digital and traditional artists.

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