Illucandy // Illustration & Design

The Secret of How to draw cute characters!

Mandy — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:54:41 +0000

Why are some characters instantly adorable? The secret to drawing irresistibly cute characters lies in a mix of proportions, expressions, and psychological tricks. Whether you’re designing for branding, animation, or just for fun, here’s how to draw cute characters! Big Eyes, Small Features One of the quickest ways to make a character look cute is […]

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Starting: Best Drawing TabletS for Beginners

Mandy — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:30:04 +0000

Want to start your digital art journey but don’t know where to begin? This guide covers everything you need to know about the technical side of getting started. First, you’ll need the best drawing tablet for beginners in 2025 to fully utilize digital tools and brushes. While some artists attempt to draw with a mouse, […]

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AI’s impact on Creative Careers: Friend or Foe of Artistic Jobs?

Mandy — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:12:10 +0000

AI’s impact on Creative Careers is huge. Midjourney, DALL·E, and Stable Diffusion—the list of AI tools keeps growing, and we’re already witnessing how rapidly the technology evolves. AI can generate artwork, music, and written content at impressive speeds and often with remarkable quality (though this varies from tool to tool). But does this mean human […]

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Embrace Chaos: Creativity is Messy, and That’s Okay

Mandy — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:03:12 +0000

You’re sitting at your desk, staring at your half-finished painting—you’re just not feeling it anymore. The desk is a mess, and three half-drunk cups of coffee are precariously balancing on the edges of some books (which you started months ago but left unfinished). You open your notebook, only to find pages filled with notes that […]

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Embrace the Journey: How to Start a Drawing Routine

Mandy — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:39:24 +0000

I often say that drawing is as much a mental game as it is a skill. So, what’s the best way to get better at it? Draw more! But finding time to squeeze in practice sessions during a busy day isn’t always easy. Here are a few ideas on how to start a drawing routine. […]

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Illustration Trends 2025

Mandy — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:11:52 +0000

We’re already one month into 2025, and the world of illustration is evolving once again. Staying updated on the latest trends is essential for your creative career, but blindly following them isn’t the best approach either. Instead, use these trends as inspiration while staying true to your unique artistic style. Embrace change—but don’t lose what […]

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How to Create Authentic Characters in Storytelling

Mandy — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:15:29 +0000

Whether in advertising, books, or films, authentic and believable characters are essential for compelling storytelling. Characters help build an emotional connection with the audience, keeping them engaged, curious and invested. Here are some tips to create characters that resonate. Empathy First Imagine a story promoting a new app from Telekom featuring a character named Johanna: […]

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