I haven’t painted in a while. I work heavily with digital software to create illustrations and designs. So I felt like it was time to get back into using Acryla Gouache! I love it so much and highly recommend it when you’re feeling creative.
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Too Busy?
Don't get me wrong, it's healthy to set time aside to unwind to alleviate our high-stress levels, but it's also crucial that we motivate ourselves to engage in activities or projects that allow us to bring value to society. These are the decisions that separate truly successful people from the rest of the world.
Read MoreDon't Despair
In a society where anxiety, high levels of stress, and/or depression have become the norm, many people find themselves feeling isolated and alone. Despite having the technology that keeps us more connected than ever, I have noticed a growing trend among many of my peers.
Read MoreTypography
As a designer, it can be quite daunting dealing with typography, color palettes, composition, etc. But the only way to get over your fears and to see improvement is by practicing!
Read MoreDancing Bunny Just Wants To Sleep... zZz
This is a reminder that, while hard work, practice, and the will to do your best is great, sleeping 7-9 hours a night is critical to success. Sleep well, eat well, and think well. Take care of your body! You only have one, and life is short!
Read MoreHoot Hoot - Owls Are Everywhere
Have you ever wondered why we enjoy using wildlife as our mascots? My thoughts? It's simply that we like to relate to things. Ever hear someone say, "So-and-so is my spirit animal?" That's because each of us is attempting to identify with other subjects. I believe the desire to connect with others is in our nature. We use things - like animals or zodiac symbols - as methods for finding the similarities between ourselves and our peers.
Read MoreCrocodilly
Entry-level positions now have a wide variety of responsibilities from the creation of vector graphics to animation to web design and content management to social media marketing experience. So to reiterate, definitely hone in on one thing that you're most passionate about, but don't stop there! Keep learning and picking up new software and techniques. It'll come in handy as more things become expected in the workplace.
Read MorePoint of View
Sometimes it's important to take a step back and change your point of view a bit. When someone offers an opposing idea, are you quick to dismiss them? Because they may be on to something...
Read MoreThe Restaurant Industry - "Chinese" Food
Creating this one comic was actually very time consuming… This is a simple comic because there are no environmental backgrounds and my characters' movements don't really show movement. It really makes you appreciate the complex graphic novels that other artists create. Don't think that their comic is worth $20? I would beg to differ.
Read MoreDisney Fan
How do others use color and lines? It's fascinating, to say the least. But I am still accustomed to using references to draw. It makes me wonder, when did I lose my imagination?
Read MoreBe Kind
She, like the others I will be sketching soon, was one of the kind souls who befriended me during my time in NYC. I've always had a tendency to be quite timid and afraid of everything, but she inspires me to be kind to others no matter how different your personalities are.
Read MoreFear
Over time, I realized that it's okay to make mistakes so long as we (1) admit fault, (2) understand what needs work, and (3) learn from those mistakes.
Read MoreSketchbook Practice
I'm a little rough - and that's what happens when you don't practice regularly! Keep at it every day, and you'll see drastic improvements. Stop? And you'll start to decline again. Practice, practice, practice!
Read MorePurple Panther
I haven't seen the new Black Panther movie yet, but there's been so much hype, posts, and ads everywhere that inspired me to create this. I've been experimenting with adding more textures to my illustrations.
Read MoreThen & Now
This single image can show you how much you can improve if you just keep practicing. I truly believe that practice, no matter the field, is the key to being "good" at something.
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