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Ways to come up with names for your OC!

Some consider naming characters the boss fight of character creation, but don’t worry! It can be easier than it seems. Whether it’s picking a name carefully based on culture and the time your OC was born, using a theme for your character’s name, or picking based on

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Backstory Building Questions for Your OCs

Questions to help develop your OC’s backstory Backstory isn’t always a crucial part of an OC, but it’s part of what makes your OC interesting and exciting for others. Sure, cool art is one thing, but learning that your OC has a cool scar because of a

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These 5 simple tricks can boost your Community AND Creativity

Hey you! Yes, you! You got here by either exploring the UnVale blog or you got here from one of our neat little pop up banners. Meaning...you must be interested in learning how to start up one of your own events or collab worlds! You've definitely come

Hack Your Brain: Draw Water and Other Textures Easily with These Steps

Hack Your Brain: Draw Water and Other Textures Easily with These Steps

Follow this step by step water texture tutorial to unlock the hacks for drawing all kinds of patterns!

Year of the Rabbit Art Showcase

Year of the Rabbit Art Showcase

The Lunar New Year takes place on January 22nd and according to the Chinese zodiac 2023 is the year of the rabbit. This new year has already had an exciting start as many skilled artists are taking the opportunity to celebrate with rabbit themed artwork. Let's take a

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Colorful Art Showcase

Skilled artists use their knowledge of color to create unique and impactful artwork. Creating colorful art is a skill you can develop by following tutorials and observing your favorite artists. Let's showcase some recent colorful art from awesome artists to learn more about using color effectively in your

Beginner's Guide to Live 2D

Beginner's Guide to Live 2D

Are you interested in learning how to use Live2D but don't even know where to start? Then this is definitely the right place for you! We've compiled tons of helpful resources and tutorials so you can follow your very own 2D vtubing dreams. Whether you plan

Learning How to Draw Animal Characters

Learning How to Draw Animal Characters

If you are looking to further develop your artistic skills this resource guide for drawing animals is a wonderful place to start. Whether you want to draw realistic animal portraits or anthropomorphic original characters, learning more about animal anatomy will greatly help you in your journey. Studying from guides created

How to Create a Reference Sheet for your OC

How to Create a Reference Sheet for your OC

Making a reference sheet for your original character is a great way to communicate elements of their personality and design to others.

Drawing Advice: Anime Style Cel Shading Tutorial

Drawing Advice: Anime Style Cel Shading Tutorial

Cel shading is a style of shading used in many types of animation, and often associated with anime art. It usually features bold colors with strong and clear lines. The effect of this style can also be used on 3D artwork and for paper drawing. This style known as cel

All About Adoptable Characters

All About Adoptable Characters

Adoptable characters are a fun and social part of the artistic community. Adoptables are original characters made by an artist or other creative, usually with the intention to sell or trade the rights to the design. Let's learn all about adoptables!

Drawing Advice: Pushing Poses

Drawing Advice: Pushing Poses

A figure's pose has the ability to greatly shape the meaning, mood, or intention of a work. Learn how to better express your ideas by pushing your poses even further through these tips and resources.

Learning Line Art - How to Improve your Line Art Skills

Learning Line Art - How to Improve your Line Art Skills

Let's get better at creating line art for our artwork with some tips and tutorials! By practicing these lessons, you can learn to easily create impactful line art in either medium, be it traditional or digital.

New Art Challenges This Month; Inktober Approaches

New Art Challenges This Month; Inktober Approaches

Many artists like to participate in curated art challenges to develop their skills and foster positive drawing habits. Check out these art events coming up in October!

How to Create Your First Original Character

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How to Create Your First Original Character

Creating your first original character is an extremely personal and powerful experience. It can be a ton of fun while letting you learn a lot about yourself and what sparks your creativity. You can then open the door to exploring character art, roleplay, and other fun interactions with your OCs!