Costume Design Study
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I bumped into my very old work (2017), and I was surprised by how my art had changed over the years. There is massive progress! I’m so sorry if it sounds cocky, but you have to be honest with yourself when you look at your art over time. Don’t be too modest, don’t be too […]
Time flies really fast, so here’s a quick recap (with direct links to make it easy for you :)) to catch up if you missed anything. Because these months we were suuuuuper buuuuusy! Tutorials: 12 in total! We did 6 voice-over tutorials from Sketching Drawing Challenge, from the easy ones to the more challenging, with […]
We have a lot of new members, so I think it’s a good idea to gather some questions, thoughts or anything you may have in your mind. I would love to grow a supportive and creative community here. Don’t be shy and share in chats your drawing or questions, chat together, join the comments sections, […]
What amazing weeks! We have already done 6 tutorials in two weeks! And I can’t wait to see your sketching, thoughts or questions. Drop anything you want to say about this challenge in the comments. How do you like it so far? Which challenge did you enjoy better? I probably enjoyed the bears more, especially […]
I’m super excited to share this news :) Three weeks of daily sketching with my voice-over video tutorials! Start on Monday! You will improve your drawing, get confidence in your brush strokes and gain skills on how to work with perspective and how to draw different poses with the same character. Poses will be from […]
What is behind the costume design? Gather some useful thoughts, tips and inspiration! https://www.patreon.com/ZuzanaSvobodovaIllustration/posts/costume-design-161525982?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Thank you to all of you who joined our drawing challenge and shared your amazing work! (I’m so sorry if I forgot to include anyone here!) And who didn’t share, hope you at least practised and had fun anyway :) I encourage you to try all of those tutorials (here is a direct link to […]
Let me introduce my nature brushes I use every day! As a part of the celebration of my first year on Patreon, I decided to put all of those brushes in one big storytelling nature set to make your drawing even more joyful and magical. You can use this set for any kind of nature […]
Today, just a quick peek behind the scenes. I’m using my very own story, “Lily of the Valley”, and the whole process of creating this book for my Picture Book Bootcamp. But I realised I never properly introduced this book. Well, now I would like to share with you some sketches and sneak peeks. Let […]
1 year on Patreon! We’re celebrating all week :) I UNLOCKED a small taste from each tier for all free members for ONE WEEK. Here is the list: One beginner-friendly tutorial (Little Art Club tier): Drawing Fish Has Never Been So Easy! One Procreate Tips & Tricks post (Little Art Club tier): Clipping Mask vs […]
I can’t believe it’s already been one year (and already 164 posts!) since I started Patreon. With baby steps, I learned how to manage all this, how it works (or how it doesn’t :)), and I’m still learning, I’m still growing, I’m still improving my equipment. And still love it! Hope you are happy in […]
Happy Sunday, my sweet ducklings! We finished our Easter Drawing Challenge! Well, I finished it, but you still have plenty of time to catch up on all the drawings and get a chance to win a prize :) I shared more details here, so if you can’t remember, check it out. Drawing tutorials All tutorials […]
Brand new voice-over, step-by-step video tutorial! In the end, you’ll be surprised how easy drawing can be :) We will combine loose, almost intuitive drawing with more precise work; very loose brush strokes with a focus on details. We will learn how to build texture and volume not just in the character, but also in […]
Hey there! I just released this funny voice-over tutorial on my Patreon. You can grab a full sketch to follow easily. See you there!
Haven’t joined the Easter Drawing Challenge yet? This is number #3, so jump into a 45-minute voice-over tutorial and draw a cute Bunny and Peep Squad! Perfect for beginners to level up your drawing and Procreate skills. Try also the first two drawing quick sessions for free: Mini Duckie Tutorial | Easter Drawing Challenge #2 […]
So excited to share my new phone wallpapers and stickers with these tiny mini cute fellas! Check out my new post and grab all of them!
Our Christmas Drawing Challenge was super fun, and you, my lovely Patreons, did an amazing job! Well, let’s draw together again :) If you want to check what this challenge looked like and maybe give it a try with some Christmas tutorials, jump right here! We start on Sunday! This Easter Challenge will be a […]
Character design is my favorite part of picture books! And I would like to share with you not only the newest member of my illustrated family, but also my progress over the years in octopus drawing. I’m self-taught, no fancy schools, no art classes. Just me, my determination and love for drawing. And I not […]
Let’s take a look back at what happened here in the first two months of 2026. I’m super happy we are still growing, and we have almost 700 members! Video Tutorials Can you believe I created over 40 voice-over video tutorials where I teach you how to draw step-by-step, along with useful Procreate tips & […]
I set up this post in the Little Art Club Tier for 7 days, so you can get a taste of the Picture Book Bootcamp. Then it will be exclusive to members of the Let’s Make Children’s Book Tier. So jump here, and explore character design :)))
Finally, Picture Book Bootcamp is here! Who is the series intended for? This series is perfect for everyone who wants to create a picture book. You can be an author with a final manuscript in your hand / you can be newbie illustrator or someone who long to be an illustrator and need help with […]
Learn how to draw these cute lovey-dovey cats in a few simple steps. Join me and follow step-by-step guidelines, grab a fur brush, color palette, a sketch and also a free PNG sticker with my own full illustration. Happy Valentine’s Day :)
Hey, my sweet Patreons! Here is a little update, news and other stuff you can look forward to in the upcoming months :) Upcoming Drawing Challenge (plus a contest) Our Christmas Drawing Challenge had a lovely response, so I decided to do it again, this time for a Spring/Easter theme. More details coming soon! If […]
Did you know that drawing a flying pig can be so easy? (and super fun too :)) Join me for this full voice-over & step-by-step tutorial + grab a free PNG sketch for easy following, an amazing fur brush and two fully prepared backgrounds. You will learn a lot of new skills & techniques that […]
Are you curious how to handle cover design for a picture book with 12, 11 or even 24 characters? Find it out in my new post + useful tips for cover design!
This post has two parts, so bear with me :) New Tier: Individual Drawing Session You might have noticed the “Let’s Connect Tier” membership options. It’s perfect if you want to get some specific tip, advice, or guidance for your particular situation, sketch, struggle, illustration, or question… in the children’s book field. But I also […]
Let’s recap the last two months! Today is also a perfect time for reflection, balance, and making New Year’s plans! Share your thoughts, plans, dreams, and also assessments of the past year in the comments. And Happy New Year! :) Recap & Updates In November, my Patreon went through a few changes (check out all […]
My wonderful Patreon family, I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year! I hope to see you here again in 2026, and that we’ll draw together, learn new skills, level up our artwork, and explore new corners of creativity. My dearest Patreons And my special thank you to my […]
We finished last week of our Christmas Drawing Challenge! But don’t worry if you are still in process, you have plenty of time to catch up and share at least 5 of your drawings in our Christmas Chat to get a chance to win the prize! But I hope it isn’t just about the prize, […]
I’m super excited to share some drawings from my Patreons who joined the Christmas Drawing challenge! And I believe many more drawings still will come :) I released 15 posts in this challenge, sharing many voice-over tutorials, different drawing styles, tips & tricks, new skills, and brushes, so I hope you learned a lot. I’m […]
We have finished the second week of the Christmas Drawing Challenge, you can catch up on what you missed over the Sunday :) My dear supporting Patreons This week was amazing, I saw a lot of wonderful, cute and fun drawings! Let me know which tutorial you enjoyed the most and which one was the […]
