⭐ drawn by mandarina⭐

Hi !

It's okay I don't mind answering again ⭐

I think the best tip if you came from traditional art is to just follow the same process, that's what I mostly do. You can do underpaintings in digital, you can draw like charcoal, at the end is not that different.

Maybe keep it simple at first but don't be afraid to explore the options that digital offers.

I have a set linked in my bio of my favourite brushes that I bought years ago. But there are a lot of free options out there, I enjoy textured brushes the most.

Also this picture but save a horse ride a strider I guess 🐥

I have been sketching Hannibal and Will as Patroclo and Aquiles using this sculpture as a reference.

Thank you for inspiring me every day!

Hi 🍊

Thanks for the compliments. First with light, having references it's really useful and besides that I always try to use it intentionally in a way that helps me portray the story. Also I always try to keep it moderate, if you add too many light points it overcomplicates everything and can be distracting if it's done wrongly.

And for the materials, you don't need super expensive equipment for drawing. I started with the cheapest option available. But for me, I was studying arts and now it is my job, so if I can make my life more comfortable I will do it.

Traditional art is more tricky regarding the medium, for example watercolour, with a cheap paper it probably will be super hard to make a great painting.

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Thanks hihiji 💖 for my digital art I mostly use my pc and my huion kamvas pro 16 2.5 k, I also use my Samsung tablet also with clip studio like in my pc.

Hi 🐞

First thanks for the compliments.

If you are starting, technically I will keep it basic, study the different elements of drawing separately. When you don't know what you are doing it is super hard to control the proportions, shading and colour all at once.

When I taught newbies I would start with the line, then the volume. Try to analyse things like they are a 3d object, a good artist is the one who comprehends what they are drawing.

Also I study the grand masters all the time Sargent, Velázquez, Waterhouse..., copy their art to understand the way they work.

And for keeping the moral high. At first you need to enjoy what you do, so you will keep coming back to the drawing table. Have fun, it is just a drawing, don't worry if it's ugly. Every drawing is a chance to do it better. You have to learn to live in that uncomfortable zone where people are seeing you try and fail.

Hi, Right now my non commercial commissions are closed, because I am trying to keep up with the already existing one, you can always DM and I will give you a quote.

Also here is the price sheet.

And how frustrating it was that I never got an answer back because I am a self employed artist etc. But literally the only apartment that I was able to visit was really nice so I signed the contract and I am moving out very soon.

It is kind of scary because it's my first time where I will be 100% responsible for my finances and I will need to work really hard to maintain myself, but at least I won't be treated as a weight anymore.

At the same time it is super exciting that I am able to make a living as an artist. I hope that this will bring me peace that I was yearning for so long.

Funnily enough, I didn't track the package at all until one morning I absently wondered if it had been shipped, and when I checked I saw it had been delivered two minutes before lmao

Thanks again!

I wanted to make a Legolas illustration for forever, so for my first one I went more classic style, and added his horsie on the background.

Also I wanted to announce that I have opened a patreon, I have been thinking for a while to open one and the times have come. I am excited of what I could create with more freedom (nsfw will come very soon 👀)