In a time where digital art tools are widely accessible and widely used, traditional illustration remains a highly respected and valuable form of artistic expression. Far from being outdated, hand-drawn artwork continues to attract attention across creative industries and audiences alike. What is traditional illustration? Traditional illustration is created using physical materials such as pencil,…
A pesar del crecimiento del arte digital, la ilustración tradicional mantiene un lugar importante dentro del mundo creativo. Cada vez más personas valoran el proceso manual, los materiales físicos y la autenticidad que transmite una obra hecha a mano. ¿Qué es la ilustración tradicional? La ilustración tradicional se realiza utilizando medios físicos como lápiz, tinta,…
My First Studio Was My Bedside Table When I first got serious about art, I didn’t have a studio.I had a tiny bedside table, two pencils, and a dream. At first, I thought: «I need a huge space, a perfect sunlit room!»But truthfully, you can start anywhere. Today, I have a more organized corner, but…
Before investing in paints, fancy sketchbooks, or new supplies, I spent years with just a simple mechanical pencil and copy paper. And honestly?Those years taught me more about drawing than any expensive course. With pencils, you learn everything raw: structure, values, confidence in lines.No colors or textures to distract you. Just you, your hand, and…
When I first started experimenting with watercolor, I thought it would be easy.I believed that if I painted carefully enough, I could force the water to obey my ideas. I was wrong. Watercolor lives its own life on the page. It seeps, blends, and surprises you.At first, that terrified me. I wanted clean, sharp edges;…
The Sketchbook: A Place Without Expectations When I first bought my first real sketchbook, I was overwhelmed.I thought: «I have to make every page beautiful.» That mindset nearly paralyzed me.But over time, I realized that the purpose of a sketchbook isn’t perfection — it’s exploration. Unlike finished artworks meant for an audience, the sketchbook belongs…