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Cover Design for Picture Book

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!
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How to Create a Picture Book Cover when you have a Gazillion Characters

I'm super excited to share some of my current work with you! As I mentioned in the post a few days ago, I was working on a cover with a bunch of characters. I have to admit, it was really challenging! Just imagine it, squeeze 12 characters into…
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Character Design Tutorial / Draw a cute bunny in pants with me

Today it's my birthday :) And I want to celebrate with my amazing Patreon family by drawing! So, I dediced to release this tutorial (which I created for the Twotap Digital Art Summit 2025) for all my members!This almost one-hour-long video with…
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How to Draw a Charming Mermaid / A Full Process Video

Very happy to share this process video! Pour yourself a cup of coffee, watch and relax.You can watch my drawing process in real time, with all my steps, brush & eraser strokes, layers, etc... I hope you would take from this that some drawing…
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Are you ready for a fun assignment?

Today I have a fun assignment for you :) Come up with the idea for the cover, with 12 different characters! Let me explain it.I just finished work on three books in the series. And there are brand new characters in each spread in two of those…
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New Drawing Session Tier and Winners of Christmas Drawing Challenge!

This post has two parts, so bear with me :)New Tier: Individual Drawing SessionYou 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,…
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The other side of my art

I was wondering if I should share some traditional art here. And since it is part of my artistic journey, I decided to give it a chance. Let me know in the comments if you would be interested in content from this field as well. I'm sharing below…
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How to Draw a Mermaid tail / Full Process Video

Welcome behind the scenes :) Here you can see all the secrets, the entire process of my drawing. Each brush stroke, each layer, each tool and each secret. You can see how I organise all layers (which is a mess in my case :)), but you can still…
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Work in Progress vs. Final Covers / Behind the Scenes

Hi, and welcome to the New Year! I'm super excited to share one of my latest projects with you, my lovely Patreon family! For one of my clients, I prepared covers for three notebooks. Usually, I work on children's books or picture books. This…
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November & December Recap / Catch up on all news and updates!

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 &…
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Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas!

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…
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What is your goal here?

Our Patreon family has grown super fast, and we have over 600 members! Thank you for being here :) To be sure I'm creating the content that you are looking for, and that truly supports your creative journey, I need to know your thoughts. So,…
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A little surprise for All Free Members and a recap III.

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…
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I’m so proud of you, my lovely Patreons…

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…
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Draw a Tiny Bird / Christmas Challenge #15

Hey there! This is the last one in our Christmas Drawing Challenge. And this one is open also for Tip Jar Tier :)And I decided to make one super, super, super simple, loose, just like a tiny warm dot. Because most of you are probably short on…
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Draw a cute Bunny with a Mailbox / part II. / Christmas Challenge #14

Welcome to another day! This is part II. of the bunny drawing tutorial. In the first part, we sketched the bunny. You are more than welcome to use your own sketch here, but if you’re struggling or didn’t have time to doodle something, you…
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Draw a cute Bunny with a Mailbox / part I. sketch / Christmas Challenge #13

Hey, there! I noticed nobody joined the sketching challenge yet, so here is one more :) But different! This time, I will guide you through the entire sketching process, and below are a few useful tips. I really encourage you to practice sketching,…
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Mini Tutorial: Doodle Bear / Christmas Challenge #12

Hey, my lovely Patreons! This one will be a super simple doodle, like a little funny break. You can also take this as a warm-up and catch up on other challenges. I will give you a little guideline below, try to draw very loose, almost lazy,…
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Draw Cats in the Christmas Stockings / Christmas Challenge #11

This tutorial is really simple, just some base shapes, patterns and fur :)I encourage you to follow your own fantasy and hang your stockings wherever you want! I created some quick, simple decorations. You can take them as an inspiration, but…
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A little surprise for All Free Members and a recap II.

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 PatreonsThis week was amazing, I saw a lot of wonderful, cute and fun drawings! Let me know which tutorial…
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Draw a Cute Christmas Birdie / Christmas Challenge #10

This will be a super simple drawing, very fluffy! As you can see (also in my many other tutorials), I don't draw in very strict order. Rather, I often jump between layers. Because you never know what your next brush stroke could bring, which…
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Draw your own Christmas Tree / Christmas Challenge #9

This challenge will be very different. You will draw your own Christmas tree. It can be digital, colourful, black and white, an illustration, sketch, doodle, or even just with a paper and pencil. With decoration, with snow, or both... Or with…
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Draw a Gift with a Bow / Christmas Challenge #8

Welcome to the second part of Grumpy Cat Drawing!In this post, I will share some tips for drawing any kind of gift and a bow (read below). Other tech. details you probably read in the first part of this video. If not, jump back and catch up…
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Draw a Grumpy Christmas Cat / Christmas Challenge #7

Today, we will create a grumpy and super fluffy cat! More tips on how to achieve a fluffy look, you can find below, so definitely keep reading this post :) This will be just the first part of the entire picture, just the cat. You can stop here,…
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Sketch a Busy Elves’ Workshop / Christmas Challenge #6 (the second part)

This is the second part of our sketching. I recommend starting with the first part, in case you didn't notice it. And also, I encourage you to read the entire text in the first part, there are some ideas and tips for sketching, as well as the…
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A little surprise for All Free Members and a recap

We have finished the first week of the Christmas Drawing Challenge, you can catch up on what you missed over the weekend :)My dear supporting PatreonsI'm truly proud of all of you who joined my drawing challenge; you created amazing illustrations!…
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Sketch a Busy Elves’ Workshop / Christmas Challenge #5

Today, we will focus on sketching skills. It is crucial to practice sketching because most illustrations begin with a sketch, even if it's just very loose, basic shapes. It may seem easy, but sketching can be tricky.A few thoughts about sketchingI…
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Draw an Arty Bear / Christmas Challenge #4

In this tutorial, we will explore more of a painting vibe, very loose and arty, using a super artistic brush.This will be super quick practice, just 5 minutes! Techniques like this are also great for relieving finger stiffness and overly tight…
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Draw a Fluffy Rudolph the Reindeer / Christmas Challenge #3

This drawing will be super fluffy and full of loose and lazy brush strokes. We will draw very rough shapes and shades, and then we will play with blending. Simple, but a lot of skillsWe keep edges super fluffy, so you don't have to focus on…
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Draw a Cheerful Snowman / Christmas Challenge #2

Welcome to day two of a Christmas drawing challenge!Today, we will explore a very easy way of drawing, a bit loose, intuitive, like with colored pencils. You will draw a happy snowman in under 30 minutes. I like this relaxed style of drawing,…
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Draw a cute Penguin / Christmas Challenge #1

Welcome, welcome, and make yourself comfortable here :) Our big Christmas Drawing Challenge is just beginning!We'll start very lightly, with a super simple 15-minute tutorial.If you are in a lazy mood, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea and…
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Join my Cozy Christmas Drawing Challenge! 🎄 (Daily Tutorials)

Ho ho ho, my sweet gingerbread cookies!Tomorrow, on December 1st, I'm launching a huge, amazing Christmas drawing challenge! A new illustration every day, and there's a prize at the end!Daily DrawingThrough easy voice-over tutorials, we'll make…
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How to Draw a Funny Llama in a Christmas Outfit

Christmas (and my daily drawing challenge, more info soon) is just around the corner, so let's draw something joyful and seasonal! I'll guide you through the entire process of this silly llama in just 30 minutes, beginner-friendly, voice-over…
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Create your own children’s book with me, step by step!

Yes, you can do it! For yourself, your friend, a family member, or even a client (if you’re already at that stage!). I will guide you through the entire process, from manuscript to completed book, ready for publishing. Step-by-step. But let…
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The Book is Complete! See All Finished Spreads & The Cover

Hey guys, in this post, I will show you all sketches and all finished spreads in color, so you can see in the real what I was talking about in the earlier post "Useful Tips for Sketching and Text Layout/Picture Books", where we touched on text…
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Draw a Snowflake using amazing Procreate tools!

I noticed the first snowflakes falling outside my window, so welcome to the Snowflake tutorial :) You can follow it on my YouTube Channel right here for free: https://youtu.be/qtRRcK0eSloSpecial treatAs a special treat for you, my sweet patrons,…
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Easy Drawing Kitty Tutorial :)

Hello, my meow Patreons! This is a very simple voice-over tutorial, perfect for beginners and new artists! You can draw this cutie in under 30 minutes, and there are also some tips at the end for creating backgrounds or a sticker cut-out effect.See…
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How to Draw Ocean Foam Lines / mini tutorial with PNG template

It was such a relaxing drawing; it felt like lying on your back in the ocean and letting yourself drift in the gentle rhythm of the waves.But honestly, this wasn't originally intended to be a tutorial. Let me explain...I'm working on a cover…
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Big News! Simplified Tiers, Lower Prices & A New Discord Community!

Hello, my lovely art family!Can you believe it’s been six months since we began this creative journey together? I’ve poured my heart into creating nearly 100 posts for you, and it’s incredible to see our community grow so quickly: almost…
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Let’s draw a cute Jellyfish!

A little guideline and a few tips & ideas for your drawing :)Jellyfish is a perfect character for drawing, because you can follow your own creativity, there are so many options for how you can draw the hat, head, face, tentacles, overall…
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Process Video | Cute Jellyfish

Watch and relax!Here is a full-process video in real time, showing every brush stroke, each layer, all my secrets, and my true process for creating this side character for a children's book.I hope you enjoy the video, that it inspires you, and…
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Overlooked Pages of the Story | part 3: The End…

Forgotten Pages That Make a Big DifferenceWe already talked about first 3 pages: The Very First Page, Copyright Page and The Title Page. And why you should focus on them.Yes, we also talked about Bio pages as the last page in the book. But you…
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Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock

Let's talk about some amazing Procreate features (I believe other digital drawing apps offer those, too): Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask. I wish I knew that sooner!Basically, you don't have to worry about drawing outside the lines when using them.…
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October Recap | Spooky Season :)

My dearest mates! Our creative family grows super quickly! We hit 450 members :) If you haven't picked any tier yet, maybe it's a perfect time to explore all membership options and give it a try. Don't stress too much, you can cancel or switch…
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Spooky Bookmarks and Coloring Sheets

My sweet pumpkins. . . Thank you, all my Patreons with membership, I am truly grateful for your amazing support, which helps me create this fun cozy art corner, where we can grow and draw together. Without your support, it won't be possible.…
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Draw a Spooky Cat with Me!

Last Spooky Tutorial, already the third in a row! And my favorite one :) Go at your own paceThis one might be a little bit harder than those tutorials before, but I believe you can do this, even as a newbie artist! However I mentioned it in…
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Happy Lazy Doodle Weekend!

Hey there! As you probably noticed (I hope so!) I post here a lot of tutorials and tips/tricks/advice/experience, and so on. But sometimes it can be so joyful and calming just to watch some doodles. Well, this is exactly like that. Pour a cup…
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Draw a Scary-Cute Pumpkin with Me / part II

Welcome in the second part of our spooky pumpkin tutorial. How did you enjoy the first part? Let me know in the comments. And if you missed it, you can catch up on it here!Here we will draw a flame cute little fella in the lantern and a simple…
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Draw a Scary-Cute Pumpkin with Me!

Hey there! Our Halloween Spooky Drawing continues with this beginner-friendly tutorial that you can finish in under 30 minutes.I encourage you to read the text in my posts below the tutorials! I can’t jam all the info into one video 😏 so…
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Essential Drawing Tips: Ways of Coloring, Shading, Highlights and much more

While my tutorials are packed with tips and tricks, it can be hard to remember everything while you’re drawing, especially for newbie artists. But don't worry, with each tutorial (or any drawing), you will get better and everything will start…
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Spooky October Prompt 🖤

Hey my lovely Patrons!We have a brand new prompt here! And, of course, for October it will be Halloween.Feel free to draw any art you want, take any inspiration you like. Maybe also my Halloween drawing can be a little sparkle of inspiration…
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Spooky Sketches & Stamps

This is so amazing and scary package! For all three tutorials in my spooky mini series, but you can use them in any way you like :) And you can absolutely use them for the Spooky October Prompt!Stamps for Procreate three sketch stamps for your…
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Spooky Drawing Time Coming :)

Happy October :)I created fun and cute spooky mini-series with beginner-friendly tutorials. In this first part we will draw a cute ghost under 30 minutes! You will learn a lot of skillsWe will go together through each step, from sketch to final…
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How I Became a Children’s Book Illustrator

☕ Pour yourself a cozy cup of coffee or tea and join me for a moment, I’d love to share my story with you, my journey into the world of children’s book illustration.Before you imagine some fancy art school story, let me stop you right…
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Overlooked Pages of the Book | part 2: Beginning…

Forgotten Pages That Make a Big DifferenceWe already talked about Bio pages and why they’re so important. But there are even more forgotten pages in a book that deserve attention — and trust me, paying attention to these can make a huge…
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Counting Pages Like a Pro (The Secret Behind Book Structure)

This post was meant to continue our talk about the overlooked pages of a book (the first part was all about the bio pages) — but then I realized I should probably give you a clue about where those pages actually sit in the book’s structure.…
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September Recap / So Much Happened!

Hey, my lovely fellas! 🌿Just popping in with a quick update from September, because this month was absolutely huge!Our creative family is growing so quickly! We just celebrated 300 members a few days ago, and now we've hit almost 350! 🎉I'm…
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In Gratitude for Dr. Jane Goodall 🌿

About five years ago, when I was still a relative newbie in illustration, I had one of the most meaningful experiences of my creative journey. . .This week, the world lost one of its brightest lights: the wonderful Dr. Jane Goodall. 🌿She…
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Pssst… I’ve got a cute gift for you! 💛☕

This gift is a special thank-you just for my wonderful supporting Patrons 💕 I appreciate you so much, and I wanted to make something cute to brighten your day! Since it’s International Coffee ☕ Day—and because I absolutely love coffee…
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Drawing Fish Has Never Been So Easy! 🐡

Fish madness continues! This is the last fish in the row — a fun, purple fella!I lowered the music this time, so it’s just a tiny background sound. Trying to play with the balance. What do you think? Do you prefer louder music, or is this…
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Unique Fish Stamp Brush Set 🐟 | Sketches + Full Stamps

I’m super excited to share these Fish Stamp Brushes for Procreate with you! 💛You’ll get 2 groups of ready-made fish brushes:🐟 6 sketch stamps🐡 6 full fish stamps✨ Use them in any color and any size or direction you like!💡 Three…
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🎉 300 Celebration: Limited-Time Unlock for All Patreons!

We just hit the 300 milestone on Patreon — thank you so much! Let’s celebrate :)I’ve unlocked (until the end of September) this pro cat drawing from a higher tier as a special thank-you for being here. 🐾 So jump in, get a taste of advanced…
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The Great Shrimp Debate 🦐 & Speed Drawing

I always giggle when I see shrimps in kids’ books looking like they just jumped out of a frying pan — all pink-orange like the “cooked kind.”But the truth is: shrimps come in all sorts of outfits — grey, stripy, spotty, even see-through!Okay,…
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Process Video | Character Design | Shrimp

✨ Watch the full process, start to finish! Every brush stroke, every erase, every layer—and yes, all of my big little challenge moments along the way. 😄Lots of struggles here!This time I wrestled with textures, a stubborn smile, and oh……
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Everyone Can Learn to Draw (not just) Cats 🐱

These are my cat drawings — one from 2018 and one from 2025.Back in 2018, I illustrated my very first book. No art school. No special classes or mentors. No professional experience. No contacts in the art field. And today? I’ve illustrated…
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Sketch from Scratch

Hey everyone! Welcome to my sketching tutorial. This is a great way to practice and improve your drawing skills.Beginners: build confidence and get comfortable sketching.Experienced artists: use this for sketching routine and creative warm-up.✏️…
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Draw a Cat like a Pro | Tutorial

Hey everyone! This tutorial can be a little more challenging, so it’s perfect for advanced artists — but beginners, don’t be shy! I really encourage you to give it a try. If it feels too tough, you can always jump to the beginner version…
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How to Draw a Cat: Voice-Over Tutorial for Beginners + Cat Brush Stamps | Part 1 in a cat drawing series

Today we’re going to draw this cute cat together! I’ll take you step by step through the entire process. This 30-minute tutorial is perfect for beginners, and you’ll be able to use these techniques on any future drawing.What you’ll learn…
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Cat Stamp Brush Set | Make Drawing Cats Easy part 1.

These stamps are so exciting! You can use two ready-made cats—or even better, create your own by mixing and matching the body, tail, face, and ears. Play around with sizes, shapes, and positions and—meow meow—have fun! 🐾As a little…
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Character Design Octopus 🐙 Speed Drawing

When drawing a character based on a real animal, it’s important to stick to the basics—but don’t hold back your creativity!Want to see the full process video – every brush stroke, every layer, and all those challenge moments? It’s…
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Process Video | Character Design | Octopus

Watch every brush stroke, every erase, all the layers, and every moment in the process of creating a character—including my big little challenge moments! 😄Watch every brush stroke, every erase, all the layers, and every moment in the process…
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Creating a Cover for a Children’s Book Collection

Working on a children’s book series can be tricky, especially when it comes to cover design. The biggest challenge? Designing a cover that works for the entire collection.Check out this speed drawing video to see how I created a cover for…
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How to Design Covers for a Series

When you create a book series, the covers need to feel connected at first glance. Here are a few thoughts on how to achieve that while giving each book its own touch of originality.Consistency is key—especially with fonts and overall composition.…
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July & August Recap – What Happened These Months? 🎨

Hey everyone!Just popping in with a quick monthly update in case you missed anything from July or August. A lot has happened, so if you skipped over something, now’s a great time to dive back in and catch up! Many of these you can explore…
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Exciting News: I’m a Speaker at Twotap Digital Art Summit 2025!

I’m thrilled to share that Twotap invited me to be one of the speakers at the Twotap Digital Art Summit 2025!This incredible 5-day live event runs from September 15–19 and is packed with hours of tutorials from professional artists—and…
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Frankenweenie in 20 Minutes | Beginner-Friendly Procreate Tutorial

Hey, my lovely Patreons! 🖤Tomorrow is Tim Burton’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a Frankenweenie drawing! Who’s a fan? Let me know in the comments which character or movie is your favorite. This isn’t my typical work, but I’m…
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Character Design from Imagination ✨

Character design is so much fun! Sometimes it takes hours… even days. But other times, everything just clicks and the character comes to life right away.Want to see the full process video – every brush stroke, every layer, and all those…
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Process Video – Character Design 🎨✨

Watch every brush stroke, erase stroke, all the layers, and everything happening around the process of character design.Character design is so much fun! Sometimes it’s a real struggle and can take hours… even days. But sometimes, everything…
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Pattern Brush Set + Guide Pack / Summary

Hey guys!In the past few weeks, I’ve created a bunch of resources for clothes drawing – custom pattern brushes, tutorials, essential tips and much more. 🌟Now I’ve wrapped it all up into one complete, beautiful bundle – so your character…
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Pattern Brush Set + Guide Pack: How to Draw Clothes in Procreate

This bundle is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to draw clothes for characters – especially in children’s book illustrations.This fashion bundle is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to draw clothes for characters – especially…