Good night or good morning everyone, hope u all doing great.
This Light Healer started as a fun little project with my sketchbook doodles. I picked a bunch, threw them into Photoshop, and used them just as a base , nothing rigid. As I kept going, the piece kinda took on its own shape, with random changes and decisions along the way. I did it live on Blaze, sharing the moment with friends, listening to music, sometimes singing, and chatting about every little detail. Nothing complicated or serious, just a chill, creative hangout where every layer had its own flow and every comment added to the vibe.
At first, I played around with a bunch of composition ideas. Some sketches had poses I liked, others had suggested colors, and I just threw them together as reference. It was more like mixing ingredients than following a strict recipe. While moving layers around, someone in the chat would comment or react with laughs and emojis ๐. Everything flowed super naturally, and that really helped the piece feel fresh right from the first stroke.
The fun part was mixing quiet moments with random chats. While I was working in Photoshop, sometimes someone share stories from their day. No pressure at all, just laughs and comments that made the WIP way more entertaining. There were even moments when I was fully focused and just listening to music, but you could still feel the chatโs energy on the screen. All of that made the process super organic and relaxed.
At some points, I started with gradients and worked in grayscale at first, just to get the shapes and values right. Later, I experimented with colors and effects that werenโt even in the sketches. Photoshop gave me total freedom to move elements, duplicate layers, and erase without stress. Every change felt like a little surprise, and friends were there reacting with stuff like โahhh that looks so coolโ or โlol try something else.โ That kind of interaction made the whole process fun, more like playing around than actually โworking.โ
Another fun moment was when someone in Blaze suggested totally random ideas, like adding a little spark somewhere or moving the light around. I didnโt take all the comments, but some I did... one of those changes ended up being the eyes, and that made every decision feel like part of a mini creative game. There was no master plan, just improvisation and good vibes, and you can see that flow in the piece.
The drawing also changed a lot as I worked on the lines and shapes. Some proportions that seemed fixed in the sketches disappeared, while others appeared without me planning them. That kept everything fresh and fun, never repetitive or boring. I did all of this on a single layer (Most of the time), which was kind of a challenge in itself. Every part had its little mini challenge, and friendsโ comments sometimes helped me quickly decide if something worked or not. I didnโt use many layers because it felt more comfortable that way.
There were some super spontaneous moments while I was drawing but I laughed a lot and even sang a few times myselfโit was really fun. That mix of chatting, music, and laughter made everything way more relaxed than a typical illustration process. Photoshop was just the tool; the real fun was feeling the virtual company while the piece grew.
While I was working, I experimented with a few brushes, but didnโt use too many layers because I wanted to keep it simple. I did play around a lot with gradients, using them in different spots to adjust and add color. Sometimes Iโd duplicate a layer, add an effect, and if I liked it, I kept it; if not, I either deleted it or left only the parts that worked. It was all very casual, like tinkering in Photoshop while chatting and having fun, seeing what stuck and what didnโt without stressing about perfection.
There were also moments when I just paused and listened to the music in the background while tweaking small details. The piece moved along without pressure, each layer at its own pace, which felt really natural. No sketch was set in stone; every stroke could be changed, moved, or removed. Lately, Iโve been using the Pomodoro method for drawing, taking breaks every so often, and I think itโs awesome. That kind of freedom made the whole process super fun and relaxed, with a really dynamic and spontaneous flow.
And that's all for tonight.
I hope you like the result as much as I enjoyed creating it in this atmosphere, sharing, without rushing, and with good energy.
Thank you very much for taking the time to view my work.
Oh, and one more thing before I wrap up...
A while ago I was looking for this little shark you see down here ๐ฆ. Itโs really special to me. I won it a long time ago here, n it was done by a person many years ago but also I consider a GREAT GREAT GREAT FRIEND now n who does amazing work , very talented๐ค.
I thought I had lost it , I was very sadโฆ but noooo! I got it back! Yes ! He found n sent it to me again, and Iโm so happy to have it with me once more.
So from now on, this shark will be keeping me company ๐
Now yes! See you next time.