Image is a digital anime-style illustration by allard lavaritte; set in a classroom with a group of characters. The layout features a mix of male and female characters with diverse hair colors and styles, including blue, pink, purple, and silver. The central figure is a shirtless male with blue spiky hair and a fur-lined accessory, standing confidently. A pink-haired female character sits nearby, holding a small creature resembling a dog. The characters wear uniforms with black and orange accents. The classroom has desks and chairs arranged in rows, with a large window showing a sunset. A chalkboard in the background displays text in a stylized font. The overall color scheme is vibrant, with warm tones from the sunset and contrasting dark uniforms.

Learn to Draw Anime the Right WayDigital Art Tutorials

Step-by-step anime drawing guides, digital painting breakdowns, and original artwork — from a self-taught illustrator from Davao City with 10+ years of practice.

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Allard Lavaritte

Digital Artist & Illustrator · Davao City

Self-taught for 10+ years. CS grad who spent his first paycheck on a Wacom and never looked back. I share exactly what helped me go from sketchbook to commissioned work.

10+Years drawing

50+Artworks

5Tutorial series

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Find the perfect guide for your skill level. From beginner basics to pro techniques, these categories by Davao City artist Allard Lavaritte cover everything you need to grow as an artist.

Beginner’s Corner

New to drawing? Discover beginner-friendly guides, essential fundamentals, and confidence-boosting tips to kickstart your art journey.

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How to Draw

Learn how to draw anything—from simple shapes to complex anime characters. Step-by-step tutorials for beginners and intermediate artists.

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Art Tips & Techniques

Discover helpful art tips, techniques, and pro-level insights to level up your skills. Perfect for artists who want to draw smarter and faster.

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Art Tools & Resources

Get recommendations and reviews of the best tools—from digital brushes to sketchbooks and software. Find everything you need to create better art.

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Creative Process & Mindset

Learn how to stay motivated and inspired. This category explores the mental side of being an artist—from dealing with creative blocks to developing a healthy mindset.

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Artworks & Stories

A collection of finished artworks paired with personal reflections, thoughts, and stories behind each piece. Explore what inspired them and what they mean to the artist.

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Free Resources

Download free Photoshop brushes, textures, and other digital art tools from Davao artist Lavaritte. Perfect for anime-style drawing and painting.

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Meet the Artist

Hey, I’m Allard Lavaritte. I’m a digital artist, illustrator, and self-taught painter from Davao City with 10+ years of practice. I built this site to share the exact techniques, tools, and mindset that helped me go from sketchbook to commissioned work. No art degree required.

Explore My Artwork

Browse my collection of anime-inspired pieces, fanart, and original creations. Each work reflects my style as a digital artist from Davao City.

The Bargain

single choice changes everything. In this scene, power and sacrifice meet inside a vast, cold cathedral.

The Bargain

Second Angel

My reimagining of a pivotal Neon Genesis Evangelion moment—capturing the Second Angel’s strange mix of beauty, danger, and mystery.

Second Angel

The Chronicles

A fantasy-action cast ready for adventure. Strength, style, and story converge in this ensemble illustration.

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Eva 00

My take on the prototype Evangelion Unit piloted by Rei Ayanami—quiet strength and tragic grace set against a surreal, swirling void.

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