by Richard Martin | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever stared at a blank commission price sheet wondering whether to charge $20 or $200, you’re not alone. Most guides on how to price digital art commissions throw out vague advice like “charge what you’re worth” or push a flat...
by Richard Martin | Jul 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The glitch effect has become one of the most recognizable aesthetics in modern digital art, from album covers to cyberpunk posters and social media visuals. At Kyanite Studios, we use it constantly in client projects, and we’ve refined a set of reliable...
by Richard Martin | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to Paint Light and Shadow Digitally: A Beginner’s Guide to Value Studies If your digital paintings look flat, muddy, or strangely “plastic,” the issue is almost never your brush pack or your software. It’s your values. Before you ever touch...
by Richard Martin | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to Create Seamless Patterns in Adobe Illustrator: Everything You Need to Know Seamless repeating patterns are everywhere: on fabric, wallpaper, packaging, websites, and social media backgrounds. If you have ever wondered how to create seamless patterns in Adobe...
by Richard Martin | Apr 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Long Does It Take to Design a Website? The Short Answer If you are a small business owner planning a new website, you probably want a straight answer. Here it is: a professionally designed small business website typically takes 6 to 12 weeks from the first...
