Hey everyone! Excited to share that Part 2 of my grease pencil course is out now! I've renamed the course to “Magic Storybook" and this update focuses on how to use grease pencil in a workflow that combines 3D elements. We'll learn the techniques to take your 2D drawings and transform them into magical 3D scenes in Blender 3D.
Read MoreAs artists, it can be challenging to stay motivated and inspired. However, engaging in creative hobbies can have a positive impact on your mental health and overall well-being. By expressing yourself creatively, relaxing, using positive self-talk, connecting with others, and practicing mindfulness, you can boost your mental health and happiness as an artist. Whether you prefer painting, writing, or playing music, make sure to prioritize your mental health and indulge in your creative hobby.
Read MoreHey everyone! Here’s a tutorial to create this 2D & 3D cake in Blender 3D with Grease Pencil. This is a follow up to the bakery tutorial I posted last year. In that tutorial, I mentioned a workflow that I prefer when using grease pencil is to combine it with 3D meshes. Here, I walk through that workflow to achieve this stylized textured look.
Read MoreIn this post, I’ll be showing you how to create these blooming flowers in Blender 3D using Grease Pencil and Geometry Nodes.
Read MoreHere, I'll show you how I created an abstract galaxy piece in Blender 3D using grease pencil. From creating a concept in Procreate to meshing and shading in Blender, and finally adding animated elements with grease pencil, I'll walk you through each step of the process. Plus, I'll share my experimental method for adding separation lines with the toon shader.
Read MoreLosing your job can be tough, but it doesn't have to be the end of the road. As a creative, a layoff can be particularly challenging, but it doesn't define you. It's an opportunity to reevaluate your career goals, learn new skills, and even start your own business. In this blog post, I want to share my experience and some tips on what you can do to bounce back and overcome a layoff as a creative.
Read MoreAnother Disney themed piece, this time Tarzan's Treehouse. Had a lot of much making this one and really enjoyed the process. I combined a procedural watercolor-like/painterly shader combined with grease pencil brushes and details. Hope you guys enjoy the process!
Read MoreHere’s a breakdown of my process to recreate a Vintage Disney Attraction Poster in Blender 3D with Grease Pencil!
Read MoreHey everyone! Are you interested in creating 2D/3D art? If you don’t know what that is, it’s combining both 2D and 3D art to create dynamic illustrations, animations, and motion graphics. I just posted a tutorial on my YouTube channel for Blender 3.0 that walks through the steps of using Grease Pencil, a powerful 2D/3D tool. You can check out the video below!
Read MoreHey everyone! Here’s a compilation of all the work I did in 2021. Had a lot of fun working with Blender 3D, Generative Art, and AI/ML. Hoping to create more in the future! Thanks for all the support!
Read MoreHey everyone, it’s Kevin! As the year comes to a close, I wanted to make a video about what I’m looking forward to exploring creatively in 2022. I really love learning new ways to create art and tell stories and technology is a really big part of that. It seems like everyday you hear about these amazing, innovative apps or programs and they all have incredible creative potential.
Read MoreIf you find yourself currently feeling stale about what you’re working on, you are not alone! Here are some things you can do to mitigate that feeling so you can keep work interesting.
Read MoreDo you have trouble getting started on a project? You have a project you want to work on, but the disconnect comes from what realizing the idea on paper. If this sounds like you, here are a few things I think could help!
Read MoreEver get that voice that creeps up in the back of your mind that tells me “you’re not good enough”? Here’s what you can do when that happens!
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