October 15, 2026
How to get started in digital illustration: a step-by-step guide
How to get started in digital illustration: minimum kit, software, resolution, layers, brushes and a 30-day practice plan to make real progress.
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October 15, 2026
Free drawing programs: the 6 best and what each one is for
Free drawing programs compared: Krita, MediBang, FireAlpaca, GIMP, Inkscape and Ibis Paint X. What each is for and when to move to a paid one.
October 15, 2026
How to set up a drawing tablet step by step
How to set up a drawing tablet: drivers, area and ratio, pressure curve, buttons, left-handed mode and fixes for Windows Ink, lag and a jumping cursor.
October 15, 2026
How to make an illustration portfolio that wins commissions
How to make an illustration portfolio: how many pieces, how to order them, website, PDF or Behance, copy and the mistakes that cost you commissions.
October 15, 2026
How much to charge for an illustration: how to work out your price
How much to charge for an illustration: set your base rate, value licence, usage and exclusivity, and build a quote with a step-by-step example.
October 15, 2026
What is illustration: definition, types and career paths
What illustration is and how it differs from art and graphic design: types, traditional and digital techniques, and real career paths.
October 15, 2026
Colour theory for illustrators: a practical guide
Colour theory for illustrators explained with examples: hue, saturation and value, harmonies, temperature, limited palettes and practical exercises.
October 15, 2026
Graphite pencil grades: what H, B and HB mean
Graphite pencil grades explained: what H, F, HB and B mean, uses by grade, which basic set to buy and how to avoid graphite shine.
October 15, 2026
Types of paper for illustration: weight, tooth and uses
Types of paper for illustration: what g/m² weight means, cold vs hot pressed, cellulose vs cotton, and which paper to choose for each technique.
October 15, 2026
Drawing exercises to improve: a weekly routine
Drawing exercises that really help you improve: warm-ups, blind contour, gesture, perspective, values and a ready-to-follow weekly routine.
October 15, 2026
Best drawing tablets for beginners: 2026 guide
Discover the best drawing tablets for beginners: models with and without a screen, how to choose a size and which free software to use to start drawing.
October 15, 2026
Drawing tablet with or without a screen: which to choose?
Drawing tablet with or without a screen? Compare pros and cons, hand-eye coordination and budget to find which suits the way you draw.