Oh dear, two nights in a row! This time we focus on the background with reference photos to guide the direction of the sketch. Still working in grayscale.

In an attempt to improve my portfolio, we embark on a journey to paint a narrative portrait of two cuties. This is the first part where we lay out some sketchy lines and values. It looks like a train wreck now, but hopefully it’ll all pay off in the end.

Digital Artist 2009 is a new competition that recognizes the best in digital work from concept art, illustration, architectural visualisation, animation, character design and videogame art. The submission process ends August 31 so it’s a little late to be posting this (sorry, I just found out about it today), but the really cool thing about [...]

This week, we focus on using highlights to define creases, wrinkles, and scratches as we paint this cute little Sharkie Cutie. We also discuss rendering light and shade with color. Enjoy!

In a world where you’re asked to by an art director to do some concept art, one site gives you a video tutorial example. It’s time for Monster Cutie to unlock the secrets of concept art painting! Turns out, there aren’t all that many secrets.

In our first proper video tutorial/demonstration, we go over the very basics of digital painting. From a loose digital sketch to finishing touches, this hour and ten minute lesson should get you ready to just dive in and paint your own Monster Cuties. Oh, and please excuse the farting. I must have had some beans [...]