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Gumroad and New Winter Wonderland Coloring Pack

by YamPuff Dec 02, 2023 0 Comments

It's that time again - the Holidays are here and Etsy has decided to permanently disable my shop for unclear reasons. Yes, the Etsy shop I have been running since early 2007 is gone, most likely forever, without even a proper reason from Etsy as to why, right at the most important time of the year for small business runners like me. However, I've always been interested in opening a Gumroad account, and this finally gave me the push to start one. I'm really enjoying it so far - keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming post on why I'm…

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Making your lines POP! An Inking Tutorial by YamPuff

by YamPuff Dec 24, 2018 11 Comments

Inking used to be the most intimidating thing for me as an artist. Sketching was the easy part - I was usually happy with my sketches - it was the inking process that seemed to take the life out of them, make them flat and boring. I've come a long way since those days and I've been wanting to share some of the most helpful tips and tricks I've learned in this little inking tutorial. Sketches look interesting because of all the pencil strokes and artist guidelines. Some areas are darker or lighter depending on pencil pressure. It's like getting…

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Zazzle Store!

by YamPuff Oct 20, 2018 5 Comments

Websites like Zazzle, Redbubble, Society6 and such are attractive for a multitude of reasons. Risk-free passive income is probably the most alluring aspect. The concept is simple enough; upload your art or designs on various items like t-shirts, mugs, and stickers, then get a share of the profits! Simple right? But as anyone who has ever given it a go will know, it's not quite so simple. I've achieved enough success on Zazzle to have earned a Bronze Pro Seller badge, so I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned along the way. So here's what I wish…

Blending with Promarkers – Coloring Tutorial

by YamPuff Dec 26, 2017 0 Comments

In my last blog post, I talked a little bit about coloring and blending with Promarkers and how artist markers in general have a steep learning curve. (more…)