

How to Find Reference Photos for Portrait Painting
There's nothing worse than feeling inspired to paint and then spending the next 45 minutes down a rabbit hole trying to find an inspiring reference. 😩 By the time you find something decent, the initial inspiration to create may be gone. (This is the worst!) The truth is, finding great reference photos is a skill in itself. And one that's worth investing a little time in before inspiration strikes. But where do you even find references to draw from?? Here's where I love to fi


Procreate Gestures Every Artist Should Know
If you're new to Procreate, knowing a few gestures will save you a ton of time. You don't need to tap through menus to find everything. A lot of Procreate's most useful tools are hiding within simple gestures! And these simple gestures will become automatic once you practice them a few times. Here are the ones I think every beginner should know, because they'll speed up your workflow so much. Memorize these Procreate gestures today. You'll be glad you did. :) Long Hold to Pic


The 7 Elements of Design Every Artist Should Know
Did you know there are 7 building blocks that make up every piece of art? They're called the Elements of Design, and once you know them, you'll never look at your artwork the same way again.


How to Get Better at Drawing (The Real Answer)
If you've ever Googled "how to get better at drawing," you've probably seen the same advice a hundred times. Practice, practice, practice! That advice isn't wrong. But it's also not the full picture. I want to share what actually worked for me, and what I think is the true formula for improving as an artist. Because after years of making a lot of bad art, and finally getting to a place where I feel proud of what I create, I've landed on something pretty simple: Learn. Practic









