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Category: Sketchbook

August 15, 2026

Step 0: Draw your backgrounds. Repeat. Rinse. Repeat.

First thing I’m learning about creating a comic is creating the background and trying to experiment with different mediums. I was unable to get the mountain shading right and perspective is my weak point again. So I need to learn how to bring that 3D effect into a background.

August 15, 2026

This is a Welcome Post

Welcome to Seven of Spades Studio. This is the first real post on the site, so I figured I should start by explaining what this place is supposed to be. I started learning how to draw and paint in July 2026. Before that, I had basically no real art experience beyond stick figures. Instead of […]

August 15, 2026

Finally Popped My Face Portrait Cherry

These two face portrait studies were rough. I clearly struggled with getting the round head shape and my symmetry looked off. This was before I started taking formal art courses and actively practicing my lines and shapes.