Hello lovelies! β¨
Here is a step-by-step tutorial showing how I painted the lighting on a character's face! π€ I wanted to share the lighting process for this one to show that when you use a combination of warm lighting and cool shadows, it produces a really pretty effect! This is actually often how we see light and shadows in real life because of the sky's color reflecting on things around us. The direct light of the sky can create...
2020-03-03 14:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend :)
This is an info post about our special bi-monthly event that is starting up again this month for the Devoted Dragonfly tier ($10)! You can update your pledge at any time if you're interested in getting one of these special portraits π I'll only be accepting entries i...
2020-03-02 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovely people!! π€
Welcome to a new month! I can't believe we're in the month of March already, it feels like I'm still stuck in January π As most of you know, I took some time off in February to settle in with my new baby boy and it has honestly been the best, but I am so excited to be back again! I missed you guys! π Check out the rewards list above for what you can expect this month for your tiers and keep on reading below to see what's happening this week!<...
2020-03-01 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a happy Wednesday so far πβ¨ Keep on reading below for a few art tips! ~
Here's a little process video of my drawing of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider! I decided to post this for all tiers as a mini thank you for sticking around during my time off this month π€ This break has been so needed, but I am super excited to jump back into work in March! I can't wait to share all new content with you guys and settle back into my Patre...
2020-02-19 22:01:54 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday everyone!! How was your week? π
Hereβs a WIP that Iβve been working on! π€ There are still a few more details and colors Iβm wanting to add, but Iβm taking a step away from it for now so that I can refresh my brain and come back to it with a different perspective. Sometimes Iβll stare at a drawing for too long and lose a bit of my creative drive, so taking breaks helps me regain focus and think of new ideas whenever I get back to it haha π
This draw...
2020-01-25 02:20:37 +0000 UTC
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Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope youβre all having a lovely week so far π€β¨ Make sure you keep on reading for an important reminder, especially if you are a new patron!
First of all, I want to welcome all the new patrons who have joined this week!! Iβm so happy youβre with me on this journey π Iβve posted most of the January content very early this month, so all you have to do is scroll back to see all the videos, sketches, step-by-steps,...
2020-01-22 19:23:04 +0000 UTC
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Happy Sunday everyone!! I hope you all have had a great weekend so far π
Here is the January tutorial!! I was really excited when you guys voted on this topic and I couldn't wait to make the video π This tutorial is sooo different from my other tutorial videos because it's the first time I'm using my new camera rather than a screen recording! I'm still very new to using a camera but I'm slowly learning and having lots of fun π€ I hope you guys enjoy the video and find it helpful...
2020-01-19 17:53:19 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday everyone!! π
Hereβs a little digital sketch I finished today in a cozy coffee shop! Itβs for a #drawthisinyourstyle challenge hosted by the lovely Sara Faber, hereβs her original:
In other news, Iβm sooo excited because the January tutorial is almost finished!! β¨ Iβm filming this monthβs tutorial in a different way this time, testing out some...
2020-01-18 01:02:23 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies! πβ¨
Here is the layered PSD file for my recent digital painting! This way, you guys can access the file and open it in your program to view all the layers that went into the creation of this drawing. I hope you find it useful and helpful! You'll get to see each step from gesture to finish :)
I have included the file as a link for you to access the file through Google Drive because the file is a little too big f...
2020-01-16 19:30:34 +0000 UTC
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Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope youβre all having a great week so far! ππ
Here is an early look at a watercolor sketch I finished yesterday! I guess Iβve been in a very floral mood lately π€β¨
Announcement: So I havenβt announced it on my Instagram yet but Iβm letting you guys know first: I decided to hop aboard the bandwagon and create a TikTok for a few of my traditional speed-paints! π₯³ Iβm very new to the...
2020-01-15 14:55:21 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a restful weekend π€β¨
Here is my newest digital painting I finished over the weekend! I felt inspired by florals and wanted to draw something that symbolized growth. I'll be uploading a process video for all Big-Hearted Butterflies+ ($5) and a layered PSD for all Devoted Dragonflies ($10)!
I also thought I would share some of the brushes I used f...
2020-01-13 20:51:41 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies! β¨
Here is another video critique and draw-over video I made for a talented patron! In the video I go over some of the goals the artist has and I do my best to offer some suggestions on how they can improve their artwork. π Fun fact: this is apparently the first digital art piece the artist has ever made! They show so much potential and skill for being new to digital art π Hope you guys enjoy!!
As a reminder, further video critiques will be paused
2020-01-13 18:51:31 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday everyone! Did you all have a good week? π
If you havenβt seen my βImportant Announcementβ post yet, make sure you check that out!! Basically, you will all be able to stay patrons without payment for this upcoming month of February because I will be taking my very first month off! If youβre curious about why, check out the post π₯³π So I will still be making art and posting to Patreon, but I will be taking a b...
2020-01-11 02:22:06 +0000 UTC
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Happy Thursday lovelies! π
Here is the process video for my most recent digital painting! I absolutely loved painting her and my process was particularly smooth and effortless with this one π If you haven't seen my step-by-step tutorial guide on how I drew her, be sure to check that out as well!! I hope you guys enjoy this one βοΈβ¨
Love,
Lydia ~
2020-01-09 14:51:05 +0000 UTC
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Happy Wednesday everyone!! I have a very important life update to finally announce to you all, so keep on reading πβ¨
For the month of February, you guys will not be charged and you will be able to stay patrons without payment. I will be pausing my Patreon page and taking my first month off ever!
Hereβs the big surprise: I am having a baby! π My due date is January 28th (so soon!) and my husband and I ar...
2020-01-08 20:04:54 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies! I hope you are all doing well πβ¨
Here is a sneak-peak of a digital drawing I finished this morning! It's for a #drawthisinyourstyle challenge hosted by an amazingly talented artist I've been following for a while and I couldn't resist drawing such a cute character concept! She also has a lotus on her head which happens to be one of my favorite flowers, so I had to participate π
I've also included a little step-by-step for the process! I'll be posting a
2020-01-07 18:20:22 +0000 UTC
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Hey there Dragonflies! πβ¨
Here is a video critique I was able to finish today! An artwork was submitted by a very sweet patron and I do my best in the video to offer her some tips and suggestions on how she can improve her drawing π I have another video critique for a different patron that I will be posting this month as well so stay tuned! As a reminder, further video critiques will be paused for the time being as I'm catching up on some work and in the meantim...
2020-01-07 01:40:25 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a happy and restful weekend π
It's time to vote on this month's tutorial! Thanks to everyone who gave such awesome tutorial suggestions in our Feature Friday post, I always love your ideas and they inspire me so much! π I've listed your suggestions below with some brief descriptions about each one, so be sure to read those and then vote on which one you'd like to see this month! πβ¨
2020-01-06 14:56:13 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a lovely Saturday so far ππ
Here is this month's Draw With Me video! This video was so much fun to film because it's the first time I'm using my new camera, and so I was able to get more creative with the filming process! I hope you guys enjoy this one :) β¨
Love,
Lydia π
2020-01-04 19:08:21 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday lovelies! I hope you all had an amazing week and enjoyed your New Years celebrations! πβ¨
Here is a sneak-peak of a watercolor piece I finished! You may have seen some process work of this one on my insta story yesterday π I'm making it a goal this year to expand my creative range and work on some more traditional art, so you'll be seeing more stuff like this in the days to come! I'm excited about it because now that I have a new camera, I can make traditional art tu...
2020-01-03 13:57:04 +0000 UTC
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Happy Thursday everyone! π
Here is the rewards list for this month! Your tiers are all color-coded π You can also update your tier any time during the month!
βDraw Meβ Event: Iβm accepting selfies & references from patrons in the Devoted Dragonfly tier ($10) this week!! If you or a friend would like to have their portrait sketched, donβt forget to send me a picture in our Discord server via priv...
2020-01-02 23:42:50 +0000 UTC
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Happy New Year and welcome to a brand new month everyone!! π What are your art goals for 2020?
I have some super important news Iβll be announcing very soon, so keep an eye out for a post that has βImportantβ in the title!
Also, donβt forget that the βDraw Meβ event has officially started this week! If you are in the $10 tier, you can send me a selfie and I will draw a lovely portrait of you π€ Check back on my earlier ...
2020-01-01 14:40:05 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday everyone! π
I realized I hadn't yet posted the process video for this icy character! It's one of my favorite drawings I've made in 2019 and I drew it when I felt like drawing a character that embodies this cold season β¨ Grab a warm blanket and something hot to drink and enjoy! π
For all of you in the Devoted Dragonfly tier, be sure to check out the video critique that I posted today! πβ¨
Love,
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2019-12-30 21:32:55 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies! πβ¨
Here is another video critique I was able to finish before the end of December! I still have a couple more to get done, but they will be posted in January for all $10 patrons to see and enjoy π
I'll be writing an info post about this soon -- but I won't be accepting video critique requests for the month of January because of something big that's coming up! As a substitute I will be giving detailed written critiques, (which are a lot fast...
2019-12-30 20:06:48 +0000 UTC
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Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend so far π
This is an info post about our special bi-monthly event that is starting up again in January for the Devoted Dragonfly tier ($10)! You can update your pledge at any time if you're interested in getting one of these special portraits π I'll only be accepting entries in the first ...
2019-12-29 01:06:40 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday everyone!! I hope you all had a lovely week of festivities, relaxation, and family π
Hereβs a sneak-peak of a little holiday drawing I made last night to commemorate this festive season! Itβs a #drawthisinyourstyle hosted by @pernilleoerum on Instagram, hereβs her original:
It was lots of fun to decompress with a drawing like this! Now this weekend itβs...
2019-12-27 13:38:50 +0000 UTC
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Happy Holidays everyone! π
Iβm super excited to announce that I got my very first camera for Christmas yesterday!! This means Iβll finally be able to create higher quality video content for you guys, and more of it! Iβm super excited to create new videos in January, and maybe even our first studio tour! β¨ What kind of videos would you guys be interested in seeing?
Upcoming Posts before the end of December:
- Stay tuned for an info post<...
2019-12-26 16:55:05 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies! π
Here is the December tutorial! This is my first anatomy tutorial I've made here on Patreon, and I hope to add more videos to this anatomy series in the future! πAnatomy has been requested for a long time, so I hope you guys enjoy this and maybe learn something you can use in your own work ππ
There are still more rewards coming this month, including an info post about the special "Draw Me" bi-monthly event that is taking place again at...
2019-12-24 00:28:19 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend π
Here is this weekβs sneak-peak! I felt like drawing something fantasy-themed with an icy feel, since it is December after all! π I donβt think Iβm quite finished with it yet, Iβll probably add a few more details and some more color hues here and there.
In other news, I used the sketch for this piece to demonstrate some tips about upper body anatomy for our tutorial this month! ππ Iβ...
2019-12-23 19:48:20 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies! πβ¨
Here is this month's Draw With Me video! As you'll see in the video, this drawing wasn't really my favorite because I was fighting some art block, but I think it's important to share my work & process even if I feel like it's not my best. I hope you guys enjoy watching!!
Also, this is my last video that will be recorded with an iPhone! I'll be getting a camera for Christmas and I'm sooo excited to expand my video content horizons and make videos in high...
2019-12-20 17:14:23 +0000 UTC
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