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UPDATE - The photo picked in a poll and my pencil study ๐ณ๏ธ
Hey everyone!The photo youโve chosen to paint with watercolors is this one: The challenge is to paint it with watercolors, but you can make variations, for example, add colored pencils or gouache. You can also play with the styling - the portrait does not have to be identical to the picture.We will be sharing our process on Discord on the art-challenges channel until January 15th. In addition, I will be presenting my process on Patreon. I share...
POLL - Reference Photo for a Watercolor Portrait (challenge) ๐จ
Hi everyone!There was an idea on Discord to choose one reference photo for everyone who wants to join and paint it with watercolors. This is a challenge that we will share on the ๐ป-art-challenges channel (the same we used to use for #doodletober).We will choose one photo to see the different entries, color choices and styles. I will also paint it, and share it here and on Discord. Finally a motivation to use watercolors and my new papers from ...
UPDATE - December rewards โจ
Hi Everyone,I hope you are all having a pleasant Thursday!Today I packed all the November rewards and Iโm heading to the post office to ship them โ๏ธ ๐ Meanwhile I have prepared the rewards for December.This monthโs sticker is pretty special because itโs bigger so it looks like a small art print, and has special quality - matt surface with shiny, golden circle as a detail โจ As usual - A5 Art Print will be available in Brotato Angel ...
WIP/ SNEAK PEEK - 3 portraits with different skin tones -> Colored pencils studies ๐จ
Dec 10th Update:Hi again! Hereโs the final page with 3 studies โ๐ผโขโขโขHi everyone!I hope you're having a peaceful start to the week ๐In the last post I asked you for suggestions and thank you very much for all of them! Some of you have asked for a content where I will tell you more about how I choose colors and that's what I'm working on right now โ๏ธ I decided to draw three portrait studies with different skin tones....
Hello December! โ๏ธ - Content Suggestions ๐
Hi everyone!Can you believe that 2022 is almost over? ๐ณTHANK YOU ALL for your amazing support! Thanks to you I can develop my skills, discover different paths, get to know myself and my process, experiment with different media, challenge myself and feel safe sharing it with you ๐งกIn this post I would like to ask what you'd like to see soon on my Patreon. What do you like and what is not necessary? I want to create different content for e...
โ๏ธCLOSED/ SOCIAL MEDIA - Shoutouts of your art on my Insta Stories ๐ค
Hi everyone!Hereโs a friendly reminder that you can leave a comment with your Instagram handle under this post to be featured in my stories this month. Iโm going to close the post tomorrow ๐๐ผ_____________Hi Dear Potato Angels! ๐คItโs almost the end of November! _____________Every month I share my Patrons art on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for your support!โจ Here are the rules:โข Add your Intagram handle to the comment sectio...
STEP BY STEP - Portraits of Christina Ricci and Jenna Ortega as Wednesday ๐ท๐ค
Hi everyone!Happy Monday ๐ค Today Iโm sharing with you a step by step of my two last portraits made after watching the new "Wednesday" of Netflix. Itโs awesome, highly recommended! Couldnโt draw only new Wednesday though. I love also Addams Family movies from 1991/1993 and know them by heart. Both Wednesdays are iconic and deserved a proper tribute with black colored pencils (that I never use). Hope you like the effects! ๐ทHugs,...
PDF GUIDE - 50 Common mistakes in portrait art ๐
Hi everyone!Happy Saturday ๐ Today I am sharing with you all 50 common mistakes in portrait art that I mentioned in several posts over the past months. I combined them in PDF for better access, but I also plan to design an e-book based on this content.Let me know what you think about this idea and if you have any suggestions -> ๐Please remember that this material is intended only for you as my Patrons and cannot be distributed. Thank you!Ha...
VIDEO: Draw with me + 10 tips to improve your digital art ๐ฟ
Hi everyone! ๐งกHere is a new draw with me video for you all! You will see in it my process of painting a portrait in Procreate and will hear 10 tips on digital art. They are intended mainly for people who are not yet experienced in this field but I hope that everyone will find something helpful here.These are the tips I mention in the video:1. Pick a proper reference photo.2. Remember about the background.3. Trick your senses.4. Donโt focus o...
TIME-LAPSE: From Sketch to Finish - Portrait of Angus Cloud ๐
Hi Everyone! ๐งกHappy Monday ๐In case you wonder, I'm still working on the "Draw With Me" video. While you wait, I present a time-lapse with my latest digital portrait ๐Have a splendid week!Gaby
UPDATE - November rewards ๐ชถ
Hi Everyone!I hope you are all having a pleasant Sunday ๐Just popping in with a quick post to let you know what rewards I have prepared for this month.This is a print and sticker created from my sketchbook drawings made with colored pencils. ๐ A5 Art Print will be available in Brotato Angel and Sticky Spud tiers. Vinyl Sticker is designed for the Sticky Spud tier. (As always all the rewards will be sent in the following month).Have a lovely...
SNEAK PEEK - Portrait study of Angus Cloud for the new, draw-with-me video ๐
Hi Everyone!Happy Wednesday! This afternoon I was able to paint this whole portrait study which is very fast (for me at least ๐ ). I've wanted to paint Fezco since I watched the second season of Euforia, and as you know, it's not often that I draw men! Iโm pretty glad with the effect but most of all Iโm glad Iโm getting much faster in creating digital art ๐ฆพAt the same time, I shot a footage for the November's "Draw with...
STEP BY STEP - Procreate portrait study based on the reference photo from the last poll ๐ณ
Hi everyone!Today I am sharing with you a step by step guide based on my recent digital portrait. I hope it will be helpful for you! ๐งก Info about the brushes I used and where to find them is here: List of my favorite Procreate brushes ๐Iโm very glad that my last, unsuccessful attempts met with such a nice response from you. It made me not feel lonely in this difficult, learning path ๐ Also, thank you for all the watercolor tips! Soon t...
SNEAK PEEK - Portrait study based on the reference picked in the last poll ๐ณ
You know,Sometimes everything goes wrong in the artistic process...No matter how much enthusiasm and inspiration you have at the beginning, or how well you've prepared and planned the entire piece. Everything goes wrong: the other eye looks weird, the paper buckles, pencil breaks, you splash paint, spill coffee, drink paint-water, yell at your poor cat and the whole painting ends up in the trash.I approached the portrait based on the photo se...
UPDATE - Easier Access to my Patreon Content ๐
Hi Everyone!Happy Monday ๐ I'm back from Bulgaria and ready to work!Today I decided to do something that I planned for a long time - organize Patreon content. It's quite difficult to find older posts here, so I organized the thumbnails of videos on my site. I hope it will be much easier for all of us.For now I organized the videos but I wanna do the same thing with Art Guides and other posts. You can find the LIST OF CONTENT - HERE. Th...
POLL - Reference photo for my next painting ๐
Hi everyone! ๐งกPlease help me choose the reference photo youโd like to see in my next painting process:Hugs,Gaby
Hello November! ๐ -> Sketchbook Update and Greetings from Bulgaria โ๏ธ
Hi everyone!Welcome to November ๐ I hope youโre having a pleasant and calm autumn. Today I wanted to show you an update of my last sketchbook. I've been trying to draw more from nature lately (Diego that moves all the time) or imagination (simple portraits or just silly doodles) and not use a pencil to sketch, which gives me a lot of satisfaction because I love to learn new things and challenge myself.Today I am writing to you from Sofia...
โ๏ธCLOSED/ SOCIAL MEDIA - Shoutouts of your art on my Insta Stories ๐
Hi Dear Potato Angels! ๐คItโs almost the end of October! Today I am sharing on Instagram the last batch of last month's shoutouts and itโs time for the new ones! ๐๐ผ_______________________Every month I share my Patrons art on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for your support!โจ Here are the rules:โข Add your Intagram handle to the comment section below this post ๐๐ผโข Your Instagram has to be public and active โ โข Storie...
UPDATE - Print and Sticker for October ๐
Hi Everyone!Happy Friday! Canโt believe I almost forgot to announce the rewards for October! ๐ฑ So sorry for that! Iโll try to do it much sooner next time. Here are the rewards youโll get if youโre in the Brotato Angel or Sticky Spud tier in October:An art print on 310gsm Premium Fine Art Smooth Paper - A5 ๐ (Brotato Angel And Sticky Spud Tier)โPlant mamaโ Transparent sticker (Sticky Spud tier) ๐ชด All the rewards will be sent i...
REAL TIME VIDEO - Ink Portrait Drawing ๐
Hi my Dear Potato Angels!How are you? ๐ Iโm happy to finally say I have been drawing quite a lot lately. I practice mostly drawing without an initial sketch. Today I wanted to share with you the process of ink drawing that naturally developed during my recent sketchbook sessions. I find it very pleasant and effective โ๐ผ ๐ STEP 1. First I draw a sketch with a 0.1 mm fine liner (link). The lines are so thin, they donโt interrupt the ...
VIDEO & Step by Step: Digital Portrait Drawing โ๐ผ
Hi Everyone!Happy Tuesday ๐ Today I share with you my new Digital Portrait study made in Procreate. I wanted to show you a bit more than time-lapse so the video also includes an iPad screen recording.Below you will find pictures of the steps I did, and if you want a more detailed tutorial of such a portrait, it is here: Digital Drawing Tutorial ๐_____________STEP BY STEP (All the brushes are from Procreate besides the "Fine Liner" t...
STEP BY STEP: Dustin from Stranger Things - Colored Pencil Portrait ๐งข
Hi Everyone!Thank you so much for all sweet messages from yesterday! You are truly the best ๐งก Today Iโm sharing with you Step by step process of my last drawing โ๐ผ I feel better and better every day. I draw in my bed and watch Alf which is fun and cozy ๐ค Hugs,Gaby
SNEAK PEEK - Dustin from Stranger Things fan art ๐งข + Update on my health and work ๐ค
Hi Everyone!I hope you're all doing well ๐งกAs many of you know, this month is not the best for me. Not to mention the art block at the beginning of the month, Iโm now having some health problems. I had a few unpleasant and exhausting medical tests, and as a result my immunity decreased. For the last few days I was lying with a strong tonsillitis and a fever. Today I felt for the first time, that the antibiotics started working and in the ...
DOODLETOBER - Sketchbook Update ๐
Hi Everyone!Happy Friday ๐Today I managed to doodle some ideas for our Doodletober Challenge. I wanted to catch up, so I mixed and matched some prompts. I think itโs a great exercise when you wanna learn to create illustrations. Commissions on illustrations often content various topics that need to be connected and this is a fun way to practice this way of thinking ๐ญIn this post you can find all the prompts from day 1 to 14 and the refere...
CATs STUDIES - Real Time Video ๐
Hi everyone ๐งกI hope you are doing well and that October is warm and peaceful for you all ๐ As you might have noticed, for some time I did not publish typical and regular content here. Itโs because I had to push a pauseโฆIt's still very difficult for me to draw. Every time I open the sketchbook, I am reminded of Jung Gi and feel paralyzed. I find it so hard to believe he's gone. That he passed away a week after I met him. It is su...
My 2nd Domestika Course is Ready! + Discount Code ๐
Hi Everyone! Look at this rebel with her shoes on the couch! My 2nd Domestika course is finally out for presale! ๐Be sure to use my affiliate link:https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4051-vibrant-portrait-drawing-with-colored-pencils/gabrielanikoHere's a special code for the additional 10% discount ๐GABRIELANIKO-CP10I hope you will enjoy drawing colorful portraits with me ๐ฅฐHave a wonderful day!Hugs,Gaby
DRAW WITH ME ๐ - Mixed Media studies of the Sea Creatures ๐๐ฆ๐
Hi everyone!Welcome in October ๐ป I am very curious and excited about your ideas for our #Doodletober prompt list! Remember, you don't need to post anything on social media if you don't feel like it, but it would be awesome if you share them with our community on Discord - here ๐พToday I am sharing with you a video with mixed media drawings of sea creatures that you voted for in the last poll. I hope it inspires you to draw with me. N...
#DOODLETOBER - Last minute Inktober prompt list ๐ป
Hi everyone!Yesterday evening, we had a chat on discord about Inktober and creating our own challenge, so I made a last minute, Doodletomber prompt list! ๐ปRemember that there is no pressure, it is supposed to be fun and a nice opportunity to draw together โ๏ธRULES:๐ You can use the list however you like: draw something for all the themes, only the weekend ones, your favourites, only these 10 marked with a star, or combine topics as you w...
โ๏ธCLOSED // SOCIAL MEDIA - Shoutouts of Your Art on Insta Stories ๐
Hi Dear Potato Angels! ๐คItโs almost the end of September! ๐It's been a hectic month for me, full of extra work so sorry for some delays. Today I am sharing on Instagram the last batch of last month's shoutouts ๐ช _______________________Every month I share my Patrons art on Insta Stories as a big THANK YOU for your support!โจ Here are the rules:โข Add your Intagram handle to the comment section below this post ๐๐ผYour Inst...
UPDATE - Exciting news x2! โญ๏ธ
Hi Everyone,Happy Monday! I have some exciting news!1. DOODLE TRAFFIC X MAKESHIP: My Potato Angel plush came back from his trip around the Europe (in my lost suitcase) and he's ready to be launched ๐๐งณ๐ฅ Tomorrow (September 28), the Potato Angel campaign will be launched! Especially for all my Potato Angels I have prepared a 10% discount with this code: MS10-JDDGV0P0VG9P ๐ (The original price is $27.99).The limited Potato Angel Plus...
