Digital Art Notes
The latest digital painting software, techniques, character and scene design,
plus WeiChen's notes on creating and freelancing.
Learnable Even from Zero! Why Take an In-Person Procreate Class?
Digital drawing is no longer reserved for professionals. With the popularity of the iPad and Procreate, more and more people are trying digital creation…
Lighting Basics: Essential Light and Shadow Techniques for Digital Painting Beginners
In the world of digital painting…
First Steps in Digital Drawing
Want to enter the world of digital drawing but don't know where to start? This guide walks beginners through the first steps of learning digital art, so you can quickly discover the joy of digital creation. What a beginner needs most is the right set of tools — starting with a drawing tablet…
How to Paint Character Backgrounds in Scene Design
In scene design, painting the character's background…
Drawing Character Portraits: Tips and Things to Watch For
In this article, we'll share some portrait drawing secrets to help you sharpen your skills and create more lifelike work. Whether you're a painter just starting out or a seasoned artist, these tips…
Career Paths for Digital Artists: The Most Popular Jobs and Side Gigs
With the growth of digital art and technology…
The Professional Skills of an Outstanding Illustrator
In the fast-changing field of digital art, the digital artist's role matters more and more. While the rise of AI technology brings challenges, it also means an opportunity to level up your digital painting skills…
Realistic Impasto Painting: Techniques and Applications, Inspired by the Masters
Realistic impasto painting is a technique focused on layering and texture, building rich depth through stacked layers of paint and refined brushwork so the work carries a strong sense of realism. In modern digital creation, this technique is equally popular — combined with Photoshop…
Expression and Reference Gathering in Creative Work: From Inspiration to Practice
In the creative process…