Don't miss it! The webinar with Mathias Osland starts in a couple of hours in our Discord.
Join us for practical tips on studying more effectively: discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY

Make it pop! Add color vibrancy to a painting with a colored underpainting layer instead of the white canvas. Let the underpainting show through for vibrant color combinations!

You probably know about warm and cool colors, but did you know that temperature perception can be influenced by different factors? Check them out below!
Want to know more? Axel breaks down color in his course: visign.com/courses/light-…

Level up your texturing! Try this simple exercise for rendering wool - a more complex surface, that's neither smooth nor rough.

In this second part, let's take actual examples of weathering and aging in our artists' works, and see the stories that they tell! Remember, these effects are details that should enhance the design and fundamentals of your work.

Studying purposefully builds you up as an artist: you can unlock, retain and apply new concepts in your art - and become a better artist in the process!
Join Mathias Osland this Saturday to find out how to study and apply knowledge purposefully: discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY

Correcting the date: Join us Sat 27 Apr to practice the mannequin approach to construct and pose the figure in space, with Axel Sauerwald and Mathias Osland. It's a simple way to create and pose any character!
Event takes place in Discord: discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY

Sweet tip: when rendering rusted steel, analyze the base color and distribution of rust. Try this step-by-step to familiarize yourself with this material!

A cool and simple way to add storytelling is to show how time or usage affect your designs. In this first part, we'll have a look at 3 types of weathering and aging effects that instantly add depth to your art!

Correcting the date: Join us Sat 27 Apr to practice the mannequin approach to construct and pose the figure in space, with Axel Sauerwald and Mathias Osland. It's a simple way to create and pose any character!
Event takes place in Discord: discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY

Fresh out! Check out these short video tips on Ideation Sketching: practical ideation techniques and simplification. Start applying these tips in design, concept art, illustration and more!
youtu.be/T9lVIO-dVQQ

Try this simple flow to render a texture of polished steel! Reflectivity can be challenging, so keep in mind these considerations to make it truly pop!

Did you know that without reflected light, we wouldn't be able to see at all in the shadows? Once you understand reflected light, you'll be able to create more realistic elements and scenes.

Do it yourself: try this simple exercise to render a wood texture that looks interesting and dynamic!

Did you know that light is a powerful storytelling tool? The intensity of light can make or break the mood in illustration, film, photography and more!
Uncover the secrets of Light and Value: visign.com/courses/light-…

Cool tip of the day: use separation of background elements, value contrast and saturation to create stunning paintings!

Great lighting enhances mood and facilitates visual storytelling. To create great stories, you must understand how light influences value and color.
Axel breaks down light and value in his course: visign.com/courses/light-…

Tip of the day: here are some common negative & positive space ratios and the effect they produce on the viewer.

Positive & negative space is a contrast-type principle - a contrast in values (light & dark) which creates readability in artworks.

Tip of the day: split your environment into fore-, mid- and background to create a clear value structure, and use the principle of rhythm to guide the viewer through the environment!