My Blog

This is spot where I ramble and rant and maybe say something important, we'll see.

WIP_Ruff Cut Sides

This is a short test of the new Kling 2 image to video generator. More to come…

Your Legacy Told Project

At Your Legacy Told, we create Legacy Videos—modern-day memoirs that beautifully blend filmed interviews with parents or grandparents alongside cherished family photos, documents, maps, and other memorabilia. The result? A stunning “moving portrait” that captures your loved one’s life story, family history, and treasured memories—a…

Kendall Swartz Logo Project

And with that, this is what my client chose to work with. Modern Minimalist: “A sleek and modern logo with the initials ‘KS’ in bold sans-serif font, placed against a subtle outline of a theater stage curtain and a spool of thread. Keep it minimal,…

The Art of Skill Stacking: Future-Proofing Your Career as a Visual Artist

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the creative industry, staying relevant and future-proofing your career as a visual artist requires more than just mastering a single artistic skill. The concept of “skill stacking” has emerged as a game-changing strategy that can elevate your artistry, open…

Creating Realistic and Hyperrealistic Art: Tips for Perfecting Your Technique

Realistic and hyperrealistic art are two styles of art that aim to create a highly detailed, accurate representation of real-life subjects. While realistic art seeks to capture the essence of the subject matter, hyperrealistic art goes a step further, striving for an almost photographic level…

Elevate Your Digital Painting with These Limited Color Palette Tips

Digital painting is an art form that has taken the art world by storm. With the advent of technology and digital tools, artists have found new ways to create stunning artwork that is not only beautiful but also affordable and accessible to everyone. One technique…

Stuck in the Ugly Stage of Art? Here’s How to Keep Moving Forward

Creating art can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also be frustrating when you hit what is commonly known as the “ugly stage.” This is the phase in the creative process when your work-in-progress looks like a mess and you may start to…

Text to Image AI and the Future of Visual Content Creation

Hi everyone, In today’s video, we’re going to be talking about the exciting world of text to image AI. This technology allows us to input a text description and have an AI generate a corresponding image. It’s a truly remarkable development in the field of…

Unleashing Your Creativity: Finding Your Artistic Style

Finding your art style can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating process, but it is also an important and rewarding one. Your art style is a reflection of who you are as an artist, and it sets you apart from other artists. It is the…

The Power of a Time Challenge: How It Can Boost Your Creativity and 10 Tips to Help You Succeed

Art is a powerful form of self-expression and can have numerous benefits for both the creator and the viewer. One way to enhance the creative process is by incorporating a time challenge or time restriction. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of…

The Art of Brainstorming: Tips for Generating Fresh Ideas

Coming up with art ideas can be a daunting task for many artists, whether you’re just starting out or have been creating for years. However, with a little bit of creativity and some helpful techniques, you can easily come up with new and exciting ideas…