Watch Now: My 15-Year Journey from Oil Painter to Digital Equine Artist

Watch Now: My 15-Year Journey from Oil Painter to Digital Equine Artist

Click to watch (8:54) or scroll down to read


Dear Art Friends,

I'm excited to share my newest video that documents my complete journey from traditional oil painter to digital equine artist. This has been one of my most requested topics, and I've finally put together the full story of how my art style evolved over 15 years.

What You'll See in This Video:

  • My very first digital attempts in Illustrator (and why they felt so "plastic")

  • The moment I discovered how to adapt traditional grisaille techniques to digital art

  • My struggles with mouse-based drawing and the coordination challenges I faced

  • How acquiring a Wacom Cintiq completely transformed my workflow

  • My experiments with "exploding frames" and stained glass-inspired designs

  • The recent breakthrough in my hatching technique that saves hours of work

This isn't just a showcase of pretty pictures—it's a transparent look at the frustrations, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped my current process. You'll see actual examples from every stage of my development, including early disasters and recent commissions.

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW

For Fellow Artists:

Whether you're considering the transition to digital art or simply fascinated by the artistic process, I hope this video offers valuable insights. I share specific techniques that helped me overcome common obstacles and find my unique voice in the digital medium.

For those who've asked about my current workflow: this video explains exactly how I combine ArtRage Vitae and Photoshop to achieve the traditional art feel with digital advantages.

What's Next?

If this video resonates with you, please hit the like button and leave a comment letting me know what aspect of my process you'd like me to explore in more depth. I'm considering creating more detailed tutorials on specific techniques based on your feedback.

Let's Stay Connected!

Want to see more behind-the-scenes content or possibly commission your own piece? Here's how to keep in touch:

  • Visit my website at mooreartbylucy.com

  • Join our awesome Discord community 

  • Subscribe to any of my YouTube channels that interest you for different perspectives on the artistic process

    • MooreArtByLucy (long “realtime” videos, animations, general grab bag of extras that don’t fit anywhere else)

    • MooreArtByLucy-Digital Art (anything and everything related to my digital art process including sped up process videos like the one discussed here.)

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mooreartbylucy/

Remember, whether you're an art enthusiast or just someone who appreciates a good horse portrait, there's something magical about watching a blank canvas transform into a finished piece. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the process - drop a comment on either video or join us on Discord!

Until next time, keep creating and stay curious!

Lucy

P.S. For a deeper dive into my process, visit my blog post: Digital Art Processes