Tila the Artist

There’s a woman who lives across my canvases. You’ll find her walking through golden wheat fields, standing beneath wide open skies, facing horizons that seem to stretch on forever. She…Read More

By Tila the Artist After the Rain — an eight-piece series by Tila the Artist. There are some things in life that words simply cannot hold. Grief is one of…Read More

Born into slavery in Baltimore around 1763, Joshua Johnson (also spelled Johnston) would become one of the most remarkable success stories in early American art. His journey from enslaved person…Read More

You made it! 31 days, 31 drawings, and a brand-new version of YOU—one that shows up, creates, and pushes through. Today, we close this chapter with an elegant yet deceptively…Read More

We did it, y’all! 30 days, 30 lessons, 30 chances to level up your drawing skills! 🏆 Today is about final adjustments, sharpening details, and adding that last bit of…Read More

We’ve made it to Day 29 of the Kickstart Your Creativity Challenge, and today, we’re taking our seated portraits to the next level! We’re talking fabric, texture, shadows, and those…Read More

So, you’ve got your seated figure sketched out… now what? Today, we bring it to life by refining facial features and tackling the tricky world of clothing folds! First, let’s…Read More

Seated portraits can bring an incredible sense of depth and storytelling to your art. For Day 27 of Kickstart Your Creativity, we’re diving into the process of starting a seated…Read More

Objective:Draw a self-portrait that showcases your unique features, personality, and artistic style. This challenge is about embracing self-expression while practicing facial anatomy, proportions, and lighting. Tasks: 1. Prep Your Workspace:…Read More

Challenge Theme: Kickstart Your Creativity – Faces Week!Today’s focus is on drawing the mouth, a feature that brings emotion and personality to your portraits. Whether it’s a smile, a pout,…Read More

Challenge Theme: Kickstart Your Creativity – Faces Week!Today, we’re focusing on drawing the nose—an often tricky but super rewarding feature. Whether you’re aiming for realism or stylized art, mastering the…Read More

Eyes—they’re not just the focal point of a face but often the key to expressing emotion in art. But let’s be honest, drawing eyes can be downright scary. That’s why,…Read More