Thenadraws posts
Free month of Patreon!๐
I'm currently occupied looking for an Internship/work and as a result of this I haven't been able to create a lot of content. As a thank you for staying around, I decided to pause billing for this month giving paidmembers a free monthof being a Patreon. You still have access to all of my tutorials, brushes and other content but will not be charged until I have enough time to start posting again.Thank you for being a Patreon!โฅ
THINGS I ALWAYS DO WHEN DRAWING // A mini-guide โญ
Hello dear Patrons!โฅ I hope you had a great summer with lots of rest (and some drawing). While I'm working on other things I made this mini-guide(PNG/PDF) with art habits I incorporate that will improve your art instantly if used.While I'm busy with School, this is the upcoming content that Im working on:*NEW* Brush packs, my goal was to have them finished by summer but I need more time. There will be one for Equine/Animal artistsand one that is more general.Video Tutorial: My Coloring...
VIDEO TUTORIAL / How to draw a Show Jumping Fence ๐
Using my new Show Jumping Stampsthat you can download here for free!โญ In this step-by-steptutorial (make sure to watch in HD) I explain simple shading techniques and tools that can be applied to drawing any other object while rendering a Show Jumping fence in under 10 minutes. The rest of the decorating is up to you!๐ I use Procreate App in this video but you can use the same methods in any software.Im Currently hosting a DTIYSon my Instagram where you can win all of my Brush Packs. Feel fr...
THOUGHTPROCESS // American Saddlebred ๐บ๐ธ๐
I hope you are all doing well! I'm currently practicing my Horse drawing skills and wanted to share some thoughts that I keep in mind when drawing them in a more stylized way. I hope to share more Equine art resources soon! ๐
THOUGHTPROCESS // Beatriz ๐๐ตโญ
Hello lovely Patrons!After a long semester summer is finally here and I am free from school until late August โ๏ธ This means more time for making fun and useful content for my Patreon. To give you a hint I'm currently working on new Brushes + a video tutorialthat I think Equine artists will appreciate. At the moment I focus heavily on improving my horse drawing skills but while Im in the works I thought I'd share some tips and tricks behind this human portrait. I hope you found this h...
NEW BRUSHES // Thenas Mermaid kit ๐๐
For Mermay this year I decided to create a full kit including everything you need to draw radiant Mermaids! As a Patron you now have access to:45+ Mermaid brushesincluding fins, scale textures, holographic effectsand much more!5 Colour paletteswith carefully hand picked shades specifically for drawing mermaids.An easy to follow tutorialon how to draw Mermaid tailsusing my brushes โจI hope you enjoy this pack. If you struggle downloading this brush pack i recommend reading this. Thank you for be...
THOUGHTPROCESS // Cute nature elements ๐ฑ๐ชต๐
Hello lovely Patrons!๐ I have fallen behind in my schedule due to a group assignment in school but I hope ypu can forgive me. Here is my thoughtprocess and some tips and tricks behind my latest Instagram Piece "cute nature elements". For this month I have some mermay content, a new tutorial and brand new brushes in store! Stay tuned! ๐
THOUGHTPROCESS // The Dressage girl ๐๐
Hello lovely Patrons! Here is the thought process and some tips and tricks behind my latest piece the "Dressage girl". I also uploaded the dash brush I used for the background and you'll find it in the attachments together with the PNG/PDF-files. Happy drawing!
VIDEO TUTORIAL // Tools for drawing Hair ๐ฅ๐
Welcome to my first ever video tutorial!This tutorial works as a complement to my written hair tutorial. I will explain some of the features I use and combine with my Procreate brushes when drawing hair. I recommend watching this tutorial firstif you want to follow along.For this video I used Procreate on my Ipad Pro 11" but you will find these features in most softwares for digital art.
TUTORIAL // Drawing Hair + Exclusive Hair Brush๐๐ฑ
Welcome to this months first tutorial!In this tutorial I'll explain how I draw hair using my Mane and Tail brushestogether with the techniques that can be found in my new video tutorial "Tools for drawing hair".In this written tutorial I highlight my process, common mistakes, 3D methods and more. If you want to follow along I recommend watching the video first!You'll also get access to my very special Hair Brush "Refined" that I use for drawing hair and braids. Note that ...
My tools and settingsโจ
Devices and applications ๐ฆIpad Pro 11" (2021) with an Apple pen + Procreate (for drawing digitally)Photoshop (for post processing art before posting to social media)iPhone 13 mini (for reels and videos)Canvas settings ๐3000x3000px with 300 DPI (Square which is what I use for Instagram)Colour Profile Display P3 which I usually convert to sRGB in Photoshop before posting.Brushes ๐๏ธI use my own Brush Packs that can be found on my Gumroad https://thenadraws.gumroad.com/together with d...
NEWSLETTER // WIP ๐
Hello dear Patrons! There is a lot going on right now and Im working hard on creating more useful content that can help you in your art process! My plans for this month are:A full tutorial on how I draw hair + an exclusive hair brush that hasn't been released yet (spoiler: the brush I use to draw all braids and details)! This tutorial will be useful for drawing both realistic and stylized hair and I plan on complementing it with a video where I explain some of the features I use.Bonus Tutori...
New benefit for Patrons!๐ฑ๐ฆ
While working on the next Patreon exclusive tutorial I got the idea to share my thought process + tips and tricksbehind my already existing art. When collecting inspiration myself I often analyze other artists work and try to resemble small elements in my own work. With this benefit my goal is to highlight features I use in my own art so that you can try it in yours.I hope you found this helpful!/Thena
Winner of the Commission Giveaway!โฅ
It's Saturday 23rd and a winner of the Commission Giveaway has been chosen! The winner has been contacted through Patreon and Im currently waiting for an answer (if the message isn't answered within a week the commission will go to someone else so make sure to check your messages).Wheter you decide to leave now or stay for next months content I want to say thank you for becoming my Patreon. April will bring a full hair tutorial + much more!Thank you /Athena โฅ
What benefits would you find helpful?โฅ
Im planning on adding more benefits to Patrons and I want to ask you: What benefit would you find helpful? โฅ Thank you for voting!
Welcome Patrons!โฅ
Thank you for joining my Patreon! Im Currently working on a full Hair rendering tutorial for next month after the poll I posted. Im very excited about the Commission Giveaway and decided to practice a little by drawing myself as one of the pose Mockups! What do you think? I'll probably color it in as well!Again, thank you so much for becoming one of my Patrons. Im thrilled to have you here and Im so excited to start creating content!โฅ
30% Discount on my Gumroad store
If you are interested in getting any of the Procreate Brushes from my Gumroad store you get 30% off as a Patron. I will upload occasional brushes to my Patreon but if you are interested in the full Brush Packs make sure to use this code:7csz62hNote that you get the Braided Mane brushes + The Mane & tail pack in the welcome bundle!
Tutorial Voting!โฅ
What would you like my next Tutorial to be about?โฅI put together a list of suggestions but If you have other, please leave them in the comment section. I am very eager to start creating useful tutorials for you Patrons and I am happy for inspiration!Yours, Thena
EXCLUSIVE COMMISSION GIVEAWAY FOR PATRONS *ENDED*
Win a drawing of you/your character + horse!โฅI've been wanting to do commissions for a while so I thought, why not offer continuous Commission Giveaways to Patrons? This means that by being a Patron, you have the chance of winning a commission of you/your character + a horse! If you don't win this time don't worry, there will be more chances since I'll be hosting these continuously.How do I participate?Simply by being a Patron! I'll pick a winner for this Giveaway Saturday ...
TUTORIAL// How to upload high quality images to Instagram + sharing all my secret hacks!โญ
Ever thought your drawing looks perfect but once uploaded to Instagram it's suddenly pixelated and dull? While growing my Instagram account I've been on a search for achieving Higher quality Images. Through trial and error I have found what works and what doesn't. In this in depth tutorial I share my own routine and everything you need to know!๐I promise that even one of these hacks will improve your image quality! You'll find the tutorial in the attachments. Good luck! /Thena
TUTORIAL // How to use my Braided Mane brushes + How to render Braids ๐ฑ๐
Hello dear Patrons!โฅI made this in depth tutorial on how to use and render my Braided Mane brushesthat can be downloaded from the Welcome bundle. These principles can be used for rendering hair in general but I plan to make a full Hair tutorial soon if you are up for that! Prepare to see more tutorials like this. You'll find the tutorial in the attachments (PDF/PNG):Yours, Thena
FREE TUTORIAL// How to download Procreate Brushes
Hello dear Patrons!โฅIm thrilled to have you here! Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download mine or any Brushes in Proceate + what to do if it doesn't work. Reach out to me if you have any issues!Ps. The receipt part is only for costumers that has purchased my brushes through Gumroad ds.
Welcome bundle for new Patrons!
Welcome to my Patreon!โฅWheter you decide to follow me on my art journey or just stay for a short while I don't want you to leave empty handed so here is a little bang for your buck. Here are two of my most popular Brush Packs: My Braided Mane and my Mane & Tail Brushes. The Braided Mane pack was recently updated with new brushes and improved settings. If there is something you miss from these Brush Packs or if you have any inputs I would be happy to hear them.Enjoy your new Brushes and hap...

















