ART BLOG
Technique, the business of art, and what it looks like to build something on the side
Written by Ivan Castro, marker artist, product manager, and AI professional based in Orlando.
Posts cover The Craft (marker technique and rendering), The Hustle (selling prints and commissions), and The Life (working in AI while building something on the side).
How to Scan Original Artwork for High-Quality Art Prints
Three practical tips for scanning your original artwork to create better quality art prints — covering file format (TIFF vs JPEG), scanning resolution (why 600 DPI), and color mode (CMYK vs RGB).
Best Art Supplies for Marker Rendering with Copic, Prismacolor and More
The art supplies I use daily for Copic marker rendering, from Staedtler non-photo blue pencils and Prismacolor to Strathmore 400 paper. Real recommendations from a working illustrator.
COMMISSIONS
Want something made just for you?
Hip-hop, anime, comic book characters. Starting at $150.
SHOP PRINTS
Hip-hop, anime and culture art. Drawn by hand, limited by design.
Hip-hop legends, anime icons and comic book characters. Rendered by hand, ready for your wall.
• 16x20 Poster
• Hand signed and numbered
(frame not included)
• 16x20 Poster
• Hand signed and numbered
(frame not included)
• 16x20 Poster
• Hand signed and numbered
(frame not included)
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