One of the things that I often keep saying about developing "Lilian: Spacefarers and Sorcery" is that I wanted to have it be more of what I felt was lacking or not enough of in Sci-fi and fantasy. Sometimes (but not always) I get the feeling that some franchise are focusing less on telling stories... Continue Reading →
3 Important things The Legend of Korra teaches about Growth, Relationships, and Trauma
Korra's journey is filled with a lot of important lessons I think we can learn from - such as how to be a more compassionate person, how to navigate relationships that don't work out, as well as how we can all overcome inner demons.
Happy New Year Everyone and New Cassandra Speedpaint!
Hey Gang, Hope you are all having a great new year. I'm kicking this year off with a speed painting of my favorite dragon age character, Cassandra. Share your New Years goals on Twitter or in the comments below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN2NRCJyLk8&t=45s
(Vlog) Transforming Envy into Inspiration
Someone got noticed by your hero (which could be a YouTuber, inspiration, a best friend) and you didn't. Someone rolled pretty epically in a DND game while you may have a night of not-so-good rolls. Someone has your dream job - or any job- while you don't. Someone else’s family vacation is going better than... Continue Reading →
Posts that will help you recover from Art Burnout, Envy, and Low-Self Esteem
Burnout, Envy, Low-Self Esteem are the some of the roughest things any artist can go through. You might be experiencing feelings that of inadequacy in some area (like speed or quality or engagement) and questioning if you should quit. Outside factors can also contribute to these feelings coming up as well. But you can still... Continue Reading →
Four Quick Tips for Painting from Start to Finish
Here are some tips and tricks that can help you at every stage of the drawing process. In the beginning Gather reference poses, color palettes and inspirations before and as you draw Before you start drawing an illustration, it's a good idea to keep some inspiration, poses, and references nearby. One of the best ways... Continue Reading →
Struggling with Art is OK – and here are some things you can do about it
it's totally normal not to make any progress during this time; around the world, people are feeling stressed and pressured. Staying safe and staying healthy (mentally and physically) comes first. But should you find yourself wanting to overcome art, here's a list of strategies I have to offer.
Commander Cerberus: Fallen Hero
Updated: 6/20/2020 Son of Warriors, Child of War Although it's quite rare for these his kind of elves to get involved in Imperial politics and the military forces, Honz Cerberus II rose up quickly in imperial ranks thank the support of his elven family. Coming from a very privileged family, Cerberus was taught in the... Continue Reading →
Using Hero Forge and Paletton to Create Characters
Hero Forge is a website where you can create your own custom miniatures for DND campaigns. However, at its core, you are designing characters and establishing what weapons, clothing, and poses suits them. The good thing about hero forge is that allows me to try out multiple concepts without having to draw them all out.... Continue Reading →
The Crew, Part 2: Captain Delilah and The Flawless Cowboy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuEh1ey_-6w Delilah is a human with cybernetic legs, skilled in both flying and fixing ships. Delilah was given a trench coat and bandana to provide a unique silhouette and add more red to her outfit. Her weapon of choice is a bronze revolver, completing her space-pirate-gunslinger look. Though Delilah does love the thrill of adventure... Continue Reading →