The importance of values We can define a colour by using following parameters; Hue (blue, green, yellow,…), Value (light to dark) and Saturation/Chroma -to keep things simple- (the intensity of the colour). When just starting out in digital painting, you Read more
What is Visual Library? Visual library (short VisLib) are fragments and collections of images and experiences stored in your head. Think of it as a large library in your house containing different kind of books and for every new experience Read more
Introduction to the Design Principles While teaching the Digital Arts and Entertainment students, a big part is focused on the principles of design, i.e. ‘How to make an image more pleasing and appealing? – i.e. ‘How do I make something Read more
Photo-bashing or 3d model bashing is a widely used technique to speed up your workflow or add texture and details (greeble) easily. Colours, details, light and shadow can be used from photos without the need to paint them in manually. Read more
This is my third card finished for my Own Magic Card Project. Like my previous cards, Swamp and Mountain, I started with quick color thumbnails. I wanted to create a low to mid key image with a lot of details Read more
Another piece for my Own Magic Card Project finished. This card image is the second one completed after my previous image Swamp. Like always, I started with some small thumbnails. You can do these in black and white or in color. Read more
I’m starting with a new project to create a better portfolio to send to card game publishers. I take a name of a playing card, I’m using Magic 2012 here, and I try to create my own image just Read more
