In this lesson, we move on to a sphere and break down the components of light and shadow as we paint. This is a simple but extremely important exercise for learning how to paint form and light realistically. If you can paint a sphere using values, you’re already building the foundation to paint anything.

There is something special about the way the light hits the wooden machiya houses in Kyoto during the "golden hour." My goal for this painting was to focus on the warm "glow" of the lanterns and the soft transition of the sunset sky.

If you struggle to make your paintings look three-dimensional. The secret isn't in the colors you choose, but in the values you use. In this tutorial, we break down the fundamental concept of value scales, the key to creating the illusion of form and depth on a flat canvas. We move past the theory and get straight into the "how-to" of mixing paint, simplifying a reference photo, and painting a realistic 3D cube step-by-step.

Transforming a battleground into a traditional oil painting is a unique way to explore light, texture, and composition. This post breaks down my process of painting an Italian courtyard inspired by the iconic Inferno map from Counter-Strike Preparation and Composition Before picking up the brushes, it was essential to establish a strong foundation Reference Gathering : I explored B-Site in-game to find a composition that focuses on the site itself with minimal background dist

This is my review of Epidemic Sound after using it for around 6 months, and here is why I finally made the switch. For a long time, one of the biggest creative bottleneck in my video production wasn’t the painting or the sketching, it was the music. Like many of you, I started with the YouTube Audio Library. It's free and accessible, but I quickly ran into a few major roadblocks: Problem with the YouTube Audio Library: Poor Searchability:  Finding the perfect track often felt

Oil painting mediums can be confusing for beginners, from solvents and oils to Liquin and varnish, each affects paint flow, drying time, and finish differently. In this guide, learn how to use each medium, understand the fat-over-lean principle, and discover which combinations work best for your painting process. Perfect for artists who want smoother brushwork and long-lasting results.