Black-and-white photos
Black-and-White Images Black-and-white and grayscale images hold a special fascination. Find out here why they are still used today and how they can be employed artistically to achieve specific effects. Difference Between Black-and-White and Color Images The most striking…
Color Theory
Color Theory The basic principles of color theory are the perception of color and color mixing. Colors give a picture a special touch. They allow us to create moods and impressions that would not be possible without them. However, randomly…
Shading & Hatching
Shading & Hatching In this article, I’ll explain the basics of shading and hatching. The best tool for practicing these techniques is a pencil, since it can be used for both hatching and blending. If you want to focus specifically…
Optical illusion
Optical illusion The eye, or rather the brain, can be deceived by some tricks and its perception can be doubted. However, an optical illusion is often also due to the sluggish eye, which cannot adapt quickly or well enough to…
I’m a nerdy artist. Drawing led me to my first website, and from there to a lot of expertise and my career.
I love drawing little comic characters or stuff with comic-style eyes—and mermaids! ^^
My favorites are Touch Markers, but I’m trying out all kinds of materials and subjects—thanks in part to the blog.
I’m always open to questions and would love to hear your feedback!
Best, Steffi
