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EARLY ACCES // landscapes
I just finished planning a trip to Scotland, so I’ve been thinking about lush, green, epic landscapes! I also want to improve at rendering with a more painterly style. I struggle with this a lot because I really like the clean, crisp contours of the lasso tool and the hard round brush. Basically, I prefer to outline the shapes rather than blend them together. However, I do want my work to be more painterly and textured - so doing these studies was a way to practice this! I was really frustrated with the process because I really struggle with ...
Here's a little gift for you 🌸
I really appreciate your support here on Patreon, which is why I want to give you this process video as a token of my gratitude! As a free member, I'm giving you the full process of my Poppies painting for free, for one month. This is one of my personal favorites and I'm so excited to share it with you 💖 The process has been split into multiple parts. You can watch Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here! This is a great example of how I explore different options in the early stages of my paintings, including different sketches an...
EARLY ACCESS // aches
I've had so many struggles with my tendons throughout my life. I've talked about my repetitive strain injuries before, where my elbow and wrist ached from drawing - something I've managed to overcome with time, but it was a problem for years. I've also had a lot of injuries from running in my knees, ankles, hips - the list goes on. I think my tendons are just a weak point for me and something I'll always struggle with to some extent. For these drawings, I wanted to capture that feeling of being overly aware of what's hap...
I just posted a tutorial on different rendering styles ✨
I just posted a video on different rendering styles!This video is all about choosing which rendering approach is right for your drawing. I demonstrate 4 different rendering styles that you can try out, and give tips and advice on how to pick one! In this 42 minute video, you'll learn:How to choose a rendering stylebased on your own goals, needs, and toolsHow to implement 4 different rendering styles, each with a different focus and outcome How to choosebetween faster, efficient styles and more complex, time-consuming styles It's great ...
TUTORIAL // different rendering styles
It's time for another tutorial✨ This month, I'll be talking about using different rendering styles!This video is all about choosing which rendering style is right for your drawing. This can depend on a bunch of different things: how much time you have, what your skill level is, or what aspect of your drawing you want to focus on. I talk about what to take into consideration, and I demonstrate 4 different rendering styles that you can try out!The main brushes I use in this video are:The MaCaLabs HB pencil brushfor the initial sketch (t...
What's coming up // April 2025
April is here 🌱 This is a time of year that I like to call the fluffening, because all of the trees and plants suddenly become fluffy and green! Of course, I'll be creating another month of content for you this month. Here's what you can expect from me:This month's tutorial is going to be on different rendering styles!More specifically, I'll run you through a few different rendering techniques you can use, from fast/simple to more complex. It's a great resource for beginners who are not sure which rendering style is right...
MONTHLY CHALLENGE // colorful lighting
This month, we'll be doing a double challenge: both lighting and color at the same time! That's right: we'll be studying colorful lighting - which is no joke! 😉This is a great way to increase your understanding of the face planes, as well as practicing your ability to combine different colors. This can be intense, so don't hesitate to simplify and stylize your studies. The inspiration folder is full of beautiful examples of how you can do this!Visit this linkto find all essential info about the challenge, including:an overvie...
What I created this month // March 2025
This was SUCH a busy month for me! I moved to a new studio and by the time I was settled in, I had to prep for Playgrounds, where I gave a talk and met so many new artists. Combined with the beautiful fresh leaves of spring, I feel like the world has changed completely since last month! Here's an overview of everything I created in March✨This month's tutorial was on drawing the planes of the face! This was a much-requested topic and is all about capturing the 3-dimensionality of the head in a stylized and simple way. It's ideal fo...
Q&A // March 2025
For those who missed it, here's the full March Q&A session! We talked a lot about perfectionism: the different ways it manifests, how we can shift our focus to other things, and how you can set goals to offset the hold that it can have. I think this is such an important topic to talk about and I'm so glad I got to share my thoughts on it!Some of the other topics covered in this session are:What defines a 'painterly look' Staying in the flow of painting while still maintaining a realistic schedule How I choose what to draw Tips f...
REMINDER // Q&A session this weekend
Hello lovely flame members! This is a friendly reminder that this month's Q&A session is this weekend, on Sunday March 30th at 5PM CEST. Visit this time zone converterto see what time that is in your area - and be sure to double check, because european daylight savings time starts on that day so it can be a different time than you expect! As always, it will take place in the Discord server, in the #loish-q-n-a channel in The Studio section. If you want to join the Discord server but you're not sure how, just follow the steps outlined h...
RESOURCE // dense foliage
Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge! In this video, I do a quick review of the artwork posted in the discord, walk you through my process for creating the artwork for this challenge,and discuss common mistakes and tips for tackling paintings like these in the future!I hope you find it helpful ❤ And thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge! If you haven't posted yours yet, head on over to the monthly-challenges channel in the discord server and share your art with us!
PROCESS VIDEO // dense foliage
Here's the process video for the leaf study I created for this month's challenge!Some info about this process:This was sped up by 250%, so 2.5 times the original speed.The drawing session took me about 2 hours and 45 minutes in total.I also made a resource video about my process for creating this painting, which will be uploaded in a few minutes. Be sure to check that out if you want some commentary and additional info on this video, as well as tips on creating paintings like these!
EARLY ACCESS // lotus leaves
This month's challenge was on painting dense foliage! It can be really hard to capture the complexity of multiple leaves without getting lost in the details, and that was definitely a challenge for me with this one - but in the end I really enjoyed drawing these huge, floppy leaves. There's something so satisfying about it once you get the rough painting down! Flame members also get the full process videos, plus a resource videothat talks you through my process and explains my creative choices in making this study. It also discusses com...
PROCESS VIDEO // breeze - part 3
This is Part 3 of my full process for Breeze, a painting I made in 2022!Check out the feed to see Part 1 and 2.Here’s some information about this process video:It has been sped up by 250%, so 2.5 times the original speed.This painting session took me about 6 and a half hours, split up into multiple sessions.I split the full process into three parts. This is part two of three!I mostly used the hard round brush from my own brush setto paint this, as well as the lasso tool & gradient combination. To learn more about that, check out my step-by-st...
PROCESS VIDEO // breeze - part 2
This is Part 2 of my full process for Breeze, a painting I made in 2022!Check out the feed to see Part 1.Here’s some information about this process video:It has been sped up by 250%, so 2.5 times the original speed.This painting session took me about 6 and a half hours, split up into multiple sessions.I split the full process into three parts. This is part two of three!I mostly used the hard round brush from my own brush setto paint this, as well as the lasso tool & gradient combination. To learn more about that, check out my step-by-step res...
PROCESS VIDEO // breeze - part 1
I got a request to upload the process for this painting a little while ago, and I couldn’t believe I’d never edited the full process of this painting before! It’s one of my personal favorites:Breeze, a painting that I made back in 2022. I really like how the sense of scale turned out, and I really enjoyed creating all of the cauliflower-like shapes within the clouds. I used a lot of techniques to make this process more efficient and intuitive, so I’ll be telling you more about that in this description! I split the full process into thre...
EARLY ACCESS // figurine ideas
Someday, I’d love to release a collectible figurine with a Loish character. I don’t know how or when I’ll do it, but I wanted to start by coming up with some rough ideas and thinking about how my drawing style could translate into a 3-dimensional figure! Which one do you think works best?
Did you know that you can buy my tutorials? ✨
Have you heard of my Patreon shop?This is my online tutorial shop where you can purchase my videos! This gives you access to the full tutorial without subscribing to any of my Patreon tiers - perfect for those of you who prefer not to take on a monthly subscription. Check out the shop here!The tutorial videos cost $8 per video and I am adding new tutorials to the shop all the time. In fact, I just updated it with my tutorial on simple exercises you can do when you are short on time, energy or inspiration! This is perfect for those of you who fe...
TUTORIAL // simple exercises for limited energy, time, or inspiration
Every artist has been through it: your time, energy, or inspiration has run out. How do you keep growing as an artist, even though your resources are limited? This tutorial demonstrates six different exercises you can do in these situations, so that you can continue to learn and grow as an artist - even if the circumstances are not ideal. I do a demonstration of each exercise - which can be done both digitally and traditionally - and give tips and ideas for boosting your creative growth! Key lessons include: How to make the most of your drawin...
EARLY ACCESS // colorful studies
Last year I dabbled in making some studies that were inspired by Egon Schiele’s work, and I really liked the style that came out of it. I was thinking about it a lot while making my face planes tutorialbecause of how it creates different sections out of the face, which helps establish the 3-dimensional forms. So I wanted to kick off this month with some studies that further developed this style! I have so much fun with it every time - also just mixing random colors, which feels freeing. Hope you like these!
A little spring-themed gift for you 🌿
Thanks so much for being here 🖤 As a token of my appreciation, you can now watch the process of my ivy leaf studiesfor free for one month! Spring is almost here - this season inspires me so much! If you're also inspired by the fresh new leaves of spring, this video might be helpful.You can watch the process video here!Don't forget to read the description to learn more about my creative choices and to see the reference I used.If you enjoyed this video, you can upgrade your membershipand get access to so many more videos, including tut...
UPDATE // I'll be at Playgrounds!
Hello lovely patrons! This is just an update to let you know that I'll be at Playgrounds: The Art Departmentin two weeks, on 20-21 March. I'll be giving a Real Talk with my friend Iris, in which we discuss the messier sides of having an art career! Is there anything you'd like us to be brutally honest about during our talk?Share your ideas here! I'll also be signing books and selling the very last copies of the Gallery In A Box! If you're going, definitely come and say hi - you'll get a special sticker from me that's...
Check out my latest video on face planes!
I just posted this month's tutorial! It's about painting the planes of the face. In it, I show you how you can study a geometric 3D head model, and give some inspiring examples of different ways to do it! As always, I run you through my process and give some tips and advice on how to make a planar head study unique to your own style. In this 34 minute video, you'll learn: How to create more depth and 3-dimensionalityby painting a simplified, geometric version of a headHow to use theAsaro headand similar models as a reference for dra...
TUTORIAL // face planes
This month's tutorial is a much requested topic: Capturing the planes of the face!I talk about how you can simplify the head into basic geometry in order to convey the planes of a head, and how you can use the Asaro head as a reference. I also run you through a few different art styles that have different ways of conveying this topic! This is a great one for those of you who want to capture more 3-dimensionality in the heads that you draw, or get a more sculpted semi-realistic style like in Arcane. I hope you enjoy it! ✨The main brushes I...
What's coming up // March 2025
Spring is finally here! It feels like a season for a fresh start - I just moved into my new studio space, and I'm so excited to get into the flow of working here! Here's what you can expect from me this month:This month's tutorial is going to be on drawing face planes! This has been requested many times, and I have a lot to share about how you can draw the 3-dimensional volumes of the head using the Asaro Headas a reference. I'm editing the tutorial right now - you can expect to see it posted before the end of the week! My lates...
MONTHLY CHALLENGE // dense foliage
Spring is coming! That means lots of fresh new leaves 🍃 That's why we'll be studying dense foliagethis month! The trick is to try and capture complex detail in a way that doesn't look chaotic or messy. This is easier said than done - check out my tutorial on painting foliage and complex detailfor lots of tips and advice on how to pull this off!Visit this linkto find all essential info about the challenge, including:an overview of the challenge informationtips & advicelinks to resources to help you complete ita bonus challenge for...
What I created this month // February 2025
Spring is just around the corner 🌱 I can't believe winter is almost behind us!Here's an overview of everything I created this month in case there's anything you might have missed ✨This month's tutorial was on 6 simple tricks for stylizing your studies! In this video, I ran you through different ways that you can make your studies more interesting and eye-catching. It was really fun to do a run-through of various helpful techniques - I definitely want to make more videos like this in the future! You can watch the full video ...
RESOURCE // statue studies
Here's a little resource video about this month’s challenge! In this video, I do a quick review of the artwork posted in the discord, walk you through my process for creating the artwork for this challenge,and discuss common mistakes and tips for tackling studies like these in the future!I hope you find it helpful ❤ And thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge! If you haven't posted yours yet, head on over to the monthly-challenges channel in the discord server and share your art with us!
PROCESS VIDEO // statue studies
Here's the process video for the statue studies I created for this month's challenge!Some info about this process:This was sped up by 300%, so 3 times the original speed.The drawing session took me about 3 and a half hours in total.I also made a resource video about my process for creating these studies, which will be uploaded in a few minutes. Be sure to check that out if you want some commentary and additional info on this video, as well as tips on creating studies like these!
EARLY ACCESS // statue studies
This month's challenge was on statue studies! This was a great exercise for understanding lighting and volume, and also finding creative and subtle ways to introduce color. I really enjoyed painting more loosely and freely for these studies! Flame members also get the full process videos, plus a resource videothat talks you through my process and explains my creative choices in making these studies. It also discusses common mistakes and gives some tips! Those will be posted in a minute.If you want to participate next month, I’ll be postin...
