FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL
ARE YOU OPEN FOR COMISSIONS?
Due to ongoing projects and a tight schedule, I am not taking any personal commissions.
For business collaborations, you can contact me via email at info@aalmaluar.com
WHAT BRUSHES DO YOU USE?
I mostly use Photoshop and Procreate brushes I created or adjusted for my personal needs.
You can find my brushes HERE
WHAT SOFTWARE ARE YOUR BRUSHES COMPATIBLE WITH?
I have Procreate Brushes that are compatible with Procreate app only.
My Photoshop Brushes are compatible with any Software programs that support .abr format (like Procreate and Clip Studio)
WHAT SOFTWARE DO YOU USE?
For illustrations and digital art, I mostly use Photoshop and Procreate
For animation, I use Photoshop, and recently I started learning Blender.
DO YOU USE REFERENCES?
YES! Almost all the time.
References are a good part of my art process. I use them for my illustrations and for animation as well.
Mostly I create my own references, but I use reference packs from studios as well.
CAN I USE YOUR ART / ORIGINAL CHARACTERS?
For personal use as avatars, profile pictures, icons, tattoos, and wallpapers, you don't even need to ask for permission. I will be happy to see my art tattooed on you, so if you have the desire, share some pics with me.
For commercial use like merch, prints or any other way of making money from my art, you have no permission.
Do not use my Original Characters as your own or in any game.
Thank you!
HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY ART SCHOOLS?
Nope! I am a full self-taught artist.
Everything I have learned I did through free online resources and tutorials or courses.
I am still challenging myself to learn and improve topics I love.
You can find my journey HERE.
DO YOU SELL PRINTS AND MERCHANDISE?
I don't sell any merchandise for now, but I plan to sell some in the future.
ABOUT ART CHALLENGES
HOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS?
The challenges are based on weekly assignments. Every week contains a list of assignments that cover the topic of the week, along with free resources and tutorials of other artists (see details on each challenge page). I accomplished the assignment list myself and I provide you the process that includes: HD images of my studies, show-how videos where I share with you my knowledge, tips, and tricks, real-time/time-lapse video processes, PSD files, and brushes I used, so you can take and learn from them.
DO I NEED TO HAVE CERTAIN SKILL LEVELS TO DO THE CHALLENGE?
The challenge is for everyone, even for those who never drew but want to start. It focuses mostly on art fundamentals, so no matter if you are a beginner or a professional, it's a good start for you.
DO I NEED TO USE A SPECIFIC SOFTWARE / PROGRAM?
All the assignments are made for everyone and can be accomplished in any technique, even traditionally with a pencil with paper.
Though, I have accomplished the challenges in Photoshop, so if you want to learn or are familiar with this software, it will be a bonus for you.
SHOULD I FOLLOW ANY DEADLINES?
Nope! As long as you purchased the challenge's content, you have all the time to set a schedule that works for you the best.
I would suggest you to take it slow. Do not overwork yourself because it is quite easy to burn out, especially when diving into fundamentals and technical stuff.
DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE CONTENT FOREVER?
YES! After the purchase, all the content is yours forever.
If you have lost your access to it, please contact me via email at info@aalmaluar.com
WILL YOU OFFER FEEDBACK?
Feedback was exclusively for my Patreon supporters.
At the moment, my schedule is quite tight, so I don't have the possibility to offer feedback.
Though, I encourage you to join our Discord Server where you can interact with fellow artists, ask questions, and receive feedback.
CAN I HAVE MY MONEY BACK?
If you tried the improvement challenge, and you don't see any improvement, you can have your money back by following these conditions:
• Accomplish the assignments of all the months of the challenge.
• Send me all the studies you made for the assignments.
• If I will not see any improvement, You will have your purchase fully refunded.
Still, I made the challenge myself and many other Souls had a considerable improvement by accomplishing the challenge.
Still have questions to which you have not found the answer?