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 [...]

Long before computers revolutionized the manner in which we relate to one another, artists were testing the waters of a new digital medium. These days it’s common to find artists creating amazing works without ever touching pencil to paper. Here at Monster Cutie, we profile ten such artists who have mastered this digital medium [...]