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CREATIVE TUTORIALS

I love to create realistic effects using Procreate. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how you can create a realistic 3D effect of a sticker and we are doing everything using procreate. For this example I’ll be creating an olive branch with the use of Peggy Deans awesome book Botanical...
I know, I know, it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, so today we are going to paint a scene from where you’d rather be: swimming in the warm ocean, through a beautiful coral reef! Along the way, I will share a few of my favorite modern watercolor techniques, from layering your colors...
Would you like to paint a layered spring wreath, but don’t know where to begin?  It can be hard to know what to paint first when starting a watercolor wreath!  Today we are going to paint a fun shamrock/clover wreath for March. I will walk you through each step as we “anchor”...
Painting a color wheel is a super easy and meditative exercise that can provide you with a wealth of knowledge on how to mix colors and also how they interact with each other. Hi, I’m Shannon from The Pigeon Letters Design Team and in this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to...
Do you have the winter blues? Why not turn those winter blues into a beautiful watercolor a beach polaroid painting? I love warm weather and the summer months. For me, winter seems to drag on forever. To get through the coldest days, I light a summer-scented candle and sit down to paint...
Inspiration is everywhere and it is especially plentiful by the ocean. Today we will create a watercolor seascape collage. We will be creating a vibrant watercolor wash and then cutting it up to assemble a beautiful piece of art inspired by sea cliffs. This is a technique you can use over and...
The success of your online course isn’t just about the quality of the content. It’s also essential to ensure a seamless user experience. User experience, or UX, centers around how users interact with your interface. Blah blah blah, I know. Ok let's talk in a language that we actually enjoy speaking. When...
Nothing hurts the credibility of your video content like bad lighting. If you plan to have video content in your online course, you will need to ensure a good lighting setup. The good news is that you don't have to go and spend hundreds of dollars on professional lighting to make a...
As a creative, a coach, a blogger, a content creator, etc., online courses are a great way to gain extra revenue, develop trust with your followers, and share your helpful knowledge. Digital learning is an extremely fast-growing market with TONS of potential for success for those who find the right niche. (In fact, e-learning...