Understanding subject matter in the context of a piece of art can seem daunting and confusing. We may be more familiar with the subjects of movies, shows, or even classes. But, art? Subject matter in art refers to the topic or focal point that an art piece is built around. This may be a person, …
At first glance, Procreate’s clipping mask and Procreate’s alpha lock seem very similar. While it’s true that the results of using both features look alike, there are very important behind-the-scenes reasons why you should pick one or the other. Procreate’s clipping mask should be used for making additions to your art that are separated on …
Procreate’s masks open up a world of possibilities for artists that want to make changes to their work that are easy to undo and change. As the queen of mistakes, sign me up for that! Procreate’s clipping masks and layer masks allow artists to make changes to their work on a separate layer. This allows …
There are some art forms that are a labor of love. Or, to put it more bluntly, there are some art forms that seem to take forever to do. Drawing is one of them. Especially with realistic drawing, artists find themselves making a big time commitment. So, why does drawing take so long? Drawing takes …
Choosing the right type of pencil to use for sketching out the design of a watercolor painting can feel like a big deal. Choose wrong and you could end up with visible pencil lines you never intended. The best type of pencil to use for watercolor painting is a sketching pencil with hard lead, generally …
Embroidery kits are such a gift to beginning and advanced embroiderers alike. Order an embroidery kit and you get everything you need for your project, from your pattern to your thread and your needles and your hoop. This is amazing, but how do you use all of it? How do you start an embroidery kit? …
Blue and red pencils aren’t just great for coloring. In fact, they play a really important role in sketching and drawing that goes beyond their aesthetic appeal. Red and blue pencils have been traditionally used with copy machines because the blue pencil becomes invisible and the red pencil appears black. They’re also less reflective when …
Being able to undo and redo your artwork is one of the biggest perks of digital art, especially Procreate. As a Procreate user, undoing and redoing your most recent strokes and movements is quick and easy with pre-defined gestures. To undo in Procreate, use two fingers to tap your screen. Hold two fingers down on …
Embroidery is a delicate and nuanced craft that is easy to mess up. Even when you’re a more advanced embroiderer, it can feel like your needwork can go sour in an instant. If you’re a beginner, this feeling is amplified to the max. So, what are some possible reasons why your embroidery looks bad? 1) …
When shading your artwork in Procreate, technique and patience matter a lot. That said, the Procreate brushes you use for your shading play a huge role as well. Shading with a watercolor brush instead of an airbrush will give you very different results. We’re diving into some of the best Procreate shading brushes you can …