I'm really enjoying my 5 minute drawing challenge I started a while back. So far it's helped me to be more thoughtful about my colour choices given the limited time. This illustration started out as one of those drawings which I decided to finish. I particularly like...
How to use layers in Illustrator and Photoshop
If you are new to Adobe software, one of the first things you should learn is how to use layers in Illustrator and Photoshop. It'll save you loads of time, get you organised and help shortcut some common task. If you purchase any of my Creators, like the Cute Critter...
Playful palette: magical colour palette
This illustration started out as one of my 5 minute drawings. I loved the colour palette so much that I thought I'd finish it. It has a magical feel to it, perfect for a bold look! Drag the colour chart below onto your desktop for future reference. Enjoy!
How to change the hair colour in Adobe Photoshop
The Personalised Portrait Creator includes 5 standard hair colours with each hairstyle. But what if the person you are creating has blue hair? Or pink hair? Or even green hair! The good news is, you can quickly and easily change the colour of any hairstyle in Adobe...
Playful palette: girly colour palette
This sweet colour palette works well for nursery art, greeting cards or a happy invitation design! One of my favourite colour combos is khaki and pink, it has that soft and hard play about it. Makes me want to grab my mouse and design something! Drag the colour chart...
Playful palette: summer colour palette
I've started sharpening my Procreate skills recently with a daily drawing challenge. I prefer to choose my colour palette upfront before I begin instead of dabbling with various options like I do when I paint or sketch on paper. Choosing a colour palette is one of my...
How to apply patterns to clothing items in the portrait creator
This quick Adobe Photoshop tutorial shows you how to apply patterns to clothing items to your Personalised Portraits. The clothing items are well marked and organised into their own layers, which means you can easily and quickly apply one of the many patterns to the...
How to combine your portraits into one document
This is an Adobe Photoshop tutorial, go here for the Adobe Illustrator version. This quick Adobe Photoshop tutorial shows you how to combine your already created Personalised Portraits into one file.
Nurturing a budding artist
What's your earliest creative memory? I remember sitting on the floor at our lounge coffee table drawing a giraffe. It couldn't have been very good, I was only four at the time. But I vividly remember the sensation of feeling accomplished and proud. I truly felt my...
Another great Portrait Creator update you’ll love!
I'm so thrilled to finally complete the latest update to The Personalised Portrait Creator! Over the past 6 months, my list of possible additions to the kit has been growing and growing. All based on your recommendations and requests. As much as I'd love to...