I often get asked how I make digital illustrations feel traditional and textured. In this guide, I’ll walk you through my process: how I set up the canvas, what brush I use, how I choose colors, and how I build up layers.
I don’t want these guides to feel like advertisements for my brush set. My goal is to show general methods for working digitally, whether or not you choose to use my brushes. That said, the brush I’m using here is available as a freebie on my website, so you’re welcome to download it and try it out yourself (scroll down the find the link)
As always, feel free to ask any questions!
Happy painting,




