Creating Textures Working in Mixed Media - My Tutorial in Less Than 10 Minutes
There’s something wildly satisfying about rendering texture well - especially when nature already does the heavy lifting for you. Lobsters have this incredible pebbled surface that catches highlights, shadows, and color variation in such a dramatic way, making them one of the most rewarding sea creatures to illustrate.
In this 8-minute tutorial, I walk through how I create visually stimulating texture using mixed media - specifically marker and colored pencil - while breaking down the thought process behind layering, light reflection, depth, and surface movement. I also share a few practical tips that help avoid muddy texture and overworked rendering, which can easily happen when building complex surfaces.
If you love expressive illustration, coastal subject matter, folk-charm surrealism, or simply want to strengthen your rendering skills with traditional media, this breakdown is for you.
Whether you’re a surface designer, illustrator, art student, or creative hobbyist, I hope this gives you fresh insight into creating artwork that feels tactile, dimensional, and alive.
TOOLS + MEDIA:
• Marker
• Colored Pencil
• Mixed Media Techniques
• Traditional Illustration Methods
Thanks for spending time in the studio with me.
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