This is an exploration of form, light, and color with a great reference inspiration: snow! This time I used just one brush in Photoshop, which is the basic gouache brush from Kyle Webster's gouache brush pack. I use this brush along with basic round brushes for most of my work!
Timelapse Digital Painting: Poinsettia Elf
Here to spread some Christmas cheer is my Poinsettia elf. She was drawn and painted in Photoshop using the basic round brush and my favorite Gouache brush from a Kyle Webster brush pack.
Some of the notable tools used:
Symmetry Tool: Used to establish the face drawing and initial passes of painting
Liquify Tool: Great for adjusting proportions of the figure and making the edges of the leaves more wavy
Smudge tool: Sometimes used to blur edges, but also to push things a bit, like the liquify tool
Adjustment Layer: Gradient Map: Used to establish base layer for color
Mixer Brush: Used to blend harsh brush strokes
New Painting Timelapse Video
Painting on a small scale opens up many creative possibilities! Even though matt board is not considered among the common surfaces for watercolor, it lends itself well for the task. Because I am working delicately with small-scale wet gradients, I don't have to worry about the board warping or fraying. Here is a tiny painting I made to illustrate a new character design: the Succulent Princess!
Painting is available on my Etsy store along with my other miniature artworks.
Music attribution:
Namaste by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
New Mermaid, Mushrooms, and Metaphysical Stickers
I am so happy to share these new stickers that I designed and cut at home! We have stickers based on my illustrations “The Fisherman’s Bride”, “A Ripple in the Universe”, and brand new “Shrumans” characters. Find them on my Etsy store at 20% off during my Cyber Week Sale!
Cyber Week Sales
I have found a great balance of achieving high quality printed products and originals at my new Etsy store! I feel this is the best representation so far of my artwork all in one spot that feels like my typical tabletop shop at craft shows. Please check it out and expand your holiday gift shopping to all of the amazing small businesses you can find online.
Cyber Week runs Nov 23-Dec 2. Make sure to use the Promo Code CYBER2020 at checkout to get the discount!
