How to improve your 2D render: Essential Tips and Techniques

Hey there! If you’ve ever struggled with 2D rendering, figuring out how to blend colors, apply textures, or even understand what impacts your style, then this video is for you. I’ll share tips on how to enhance your rendering skills to take your digital art to the next level. I’m diving into everything I know about rendering in 2D, using Procreate, but don’t worry, these techniques can be applied in any graphic software.

🎨 Resources & Tools in This Video:

• Brushes for Rendering: https://marsaart.gumroad.com/l/rendering
• Planes of the Head: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/6a...
• Color Blend Sheet: https://marsaart.gumroad.com/l/colorb...

🔗 Useful Links:

• Patreon:   / marsaart   (Access cheat sheets, process videos, early looks, and experimental brushes)
• My Gumroad Store: https://marsaart.gumroad.com
• My Prints: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/marsa....

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📧 Business Inquiries:

• Contact me at: [email protected]


⏰ Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - What Is Rendering?
00:52 - Light And Shadow
02:13 - Tools That Impact Your Rendering Style
02:20 - Workflow
03:12 - Blending Modes
03:41 - How To Blend Colors
04:43 - Brushes
09:53 - Lasso Tool
10:11 - How To Apply Texture
11:15 - When To Stop Rendering
12:08 - More Tips
14:18 - Outro