Max Ulichney | MaxPacks
@MaxUlichney
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Character Designer, Illustrator, Brushmancer of #MaxPacks brushes for Procreate. Lorcana, Netflix, Dreamworks.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined May 2010
I'm going to minimize my footprint here. Please follow me on the 🦋 app, IG, Threads or anywhere you can find me. Time for greener pastures. I'll see you there.
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Normalize artists having range. Variety is a strength. I keep seeing people half-jokingly apologize for how random their work is but it's a superpower to be good at a lot of looks. Don't fall prey to the myth that your feed should be consistent if you don't want it to be. Own it.
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#PortfolioDay .I’m an art director and character designer with a #Procreate habit and a penchant for too much color.
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I'll be deleting all of my art from here very soon. I'm deeply sad about it. Twitter was my favorite site and the art community here helped make me the artist I am today. It was the word of mouth here that launched MaxPacks. I'll be forever grateful. Find me everywhere else.
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What's hidden under the ice? .This was a really fun and challenging commission from my friends at @Procreate. Painted with my #RetroMaxPack, with my favorite Gouache Flow Rough Detail doing most of the work. #MaxPacks #Procreate
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Apologies for adding more AI discourse to your timeline, but I've been doing research on gothic windows and interiors for a piece and Pinterest is flooded with bullshit AI on the topic. 90% of what I'm seeing is hideous fake garbage. It's drowning out important resources now.
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Introducing the MaxPacks Paper Pack! 58 royalty free high resolution print-ready scans of premium art papers to add warm, realistic texture to your work. It's the perfect addition to your #MaxPacks collection because great brushes deserve great paper.
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Sir Maximilian Packsworth IV.Painted with my #OilsMaxPack in #Procreate. Coming in June. The wait is nearly over. I took inspiration from Zorn and Sargent, which was a fun challenge. It made me loosen up and focus on suggesting detail with minimal brushstrokes. I learned a lot.
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THE WATERCOLOR MAXPACK IS LIVE. Enjoy 75 of the most realistic digital watercolor brushes available for Procreate. Thanks to the power of the Procreate 5 brush engine you can create unbelievably realistic watercolor paintings in your favorite painting app
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The Oil MaxPack is live!.I'm so excited to release the largest MaxPack yet with 94 of the most advanced Procreate brushes ever made, plus a bonus template file for maximum realism. The only thing missing is the smell of linseed oil.
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#PortfolioDay is a good day. I’m an illustrator, vis dev artist, and the brushmancer of #MaxPacks infamy.
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Got some #cafesketch time in while in NYC last weekend! Sketched live and rendered at home. Painted with my Grainstorm Detail from the new Essential MaxPack v2. #MaxPacks #procreate #illustration #characterdesign #caricature
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Hey #PortfolioDay, I'm Max. I paint things and make things to paint things. Maybe you'd like to make things with the things I make to paint things. . #Procreate #MaxPacks
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I have to share these pics from the development of my upcoming Watercolor MaxPack. These are the most advanced brushes I’ve made to date and will take full advantage of the power of #Procreate5. Who’s excited?
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I’ve got a free update to the Gouache MaxPack coming soon with some of my favorite brushes yet. This is done with some Retro brushes inspired by Mary Blair and others. Lots to announce soon about this pack and beyond. #gouachemaxpack #maxpacks #procreate
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The Watercolor MaxPack is coming January 1st! .The new Procreate 5 engine has enabled me to give you my most advanced brushes to date. I believe this is the most realistic way to paint with digital watercolors available anywhere, and in the same @procreate app you already love.
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I will be moving MaxPacks off of G*mroad as soon as possible. Does anyone have recommendations for alternatives? My site is already on SquareSpace but I've heard mixed things there. Can anyone elaborate?
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Stalking his mark. This is done with my new inker brushes that I’m working on. They’re great for scratchy shading too. This one was a lot of fun. #maxpacks #procreate #procreatebrushes #illustration #painting #characterdesign #visdev #conceptart #70s #80s #retro #sketch
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Does anyone else feel weird that you love something but hate the obsessive fan culture of people who define themselves by the thing so you dare not talk about it for fear of being thought of as a thing enjoyer?.
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Centurion. And with this painting finished, my book is done. Come to LightBox to get your copy!. I really liked the pencils in this one so I left them more visible than usual. Painted with a variety of brushes from my #GouacheMaxPack . #maxpacks #procreate
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Sometimes things click. I’ve been chasing this effect for so long. #OilMaxPack coming kinda soon. #MaxPacks
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I know a subtweet when I see one. Drop something red from your gallery.
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I painted this in watercolor years ago for a QPop show. I'm still pretty happy with it. It's inspired by the same 1960s Honda Formula One car that inspired the Mario Kart car. It's one of the greatest looking cars ever in my opinion. #MarioBros #MarioBrosMovie
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BrushesPack are a fraudulent site selling stolen products from me and many other creators. Do not buy from them and please help spread the word.
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The #RetroMaxPack is available now!.Enjoy 70 of my best brushes to date. The collection is a celebration of uncanny natural texture, with an inspiring variety of brand new gouache brushes, pastels, inks, photocopy brushes, sponges and more!.
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Some of my favorite #Halloween pieces. These were drawn from life but bewitched as I went. Done with my #watercolormaxpack.
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Well today is pretty special. I had the honor to make the cover for the latest Character Design Quarterly issue 18 for @3dtotal!I absolutely adore the publication even when I'm not in it haha. Be sure to pick up your copy right away!
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MaxPacks is here to stay. Your favorite Brushmancer isn’t going anywhere. I’ve spoken to Procreate and I know Kyle. He’s a talented artist and I believe he will bring great things to the team. 1/🧵.
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Elderly Woman with Hood.Study using my upcoming #OilMaxPack in #Procreate. I'm very proud of this study. I felt clunky at first and then it started to flow. That's how it feels when the tools are this intuitive. I'm hoping to release the pack by June. #MaxPacks
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I've joined the ranks for a bit and I'm having an absolute blast. My first animated feature! These characters are a dream come true to design and the team is a real pleasure. That's it for now. Just feeling grateful.
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#RetroMaxPack.I sketched this a few months back but I needed more progress on my brushes to get the effects I was looking for. I know the pack is good when I'm having fun using them. Get yours on September 11. #maxpacks #procreate #procreatebrushes
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Cyclops. Like everyone else, I have to adjust my technique for working with my #watercolormaxpack. I was careful to slowly build up my layers and avoid trying to skip ahead to my final values too early. #watercolormaxpack #maxpacks #procreate #illustration #art #marvel #xmen
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#blacklivesmatter . I'm at a loss for words. I've been listening a lot. I'm angry, sad and daunted by the work that it will take to dismantle a problem that is so ingrained in our society. It will take all of us and it won't be easy but it needs to be done. ❤️
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Happy Halloween! Have some spooky art from the archives.
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Hey #PortfolioDay I'm an illustrator, character designer, and brushmancer of #MaxPacks #ProcreateBrushes. Clients include DreamWorks, Netflix, Elastic, WB, Procreate, 3D Total, Imagine FX, Wired and more.
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I wanted to do some spooky #Halloween art this year but ran out of time for a very good reason. We moved my girlfriend into my apartment! So enjoy some of my old favorite scary season work. Wishing you all similar good fortune this fall.
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#Candyman 🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬. I may do some #horror icon fan art to coincide with my annual horror movie marathon all October long. What’s your favorite horror movie?. Painted with the Photocopy Bold and Retro Scrub from the #retromaxpack. #maxpacks #procreate #illustration #tonytodd
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I have a new #WatercolorMaxPack tutorial up now! It's the first video of many for my newly relaunched YouTube channel. I hope to see you there. I'm really excited about it.
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The Oil MaxPack. Setting a new standard for Procreate brushes this Friday.
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People ask me why I only make @Procreate brushes. A huge part of it is because I respect the people there and their values line up with mine. Oh and the brush engine is amazing of course.
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People ask why I have invested so heavily in Procreate. I believe in this team. The quality of the software is a reflection of the quality of the people who build it and the things they value.
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I need to say this isn't a criticism of anyone who has a very developed and consistent style. But how did they arrive at their style? They experimented. They played with a range of things. My point is that there are as many paths as there are artists. Be yourself.
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Time to share some random recent work for #portfolioday. I’m a character designer and illustrator and creator of Procreate brushes. Clients include Netflix Animation, Elastic, Procreate, ImagineFX, and 3DTotal.
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THIS IS NOT ME. @ArtStationHQ is selling stolen MaxPacks brushes by someone pretending to be me. Please do not buy MaxPacks here. They are only available at and @gumroad. They also don't have permission to use my artwork.
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Now's the time. You've been looking for a reason to leave Adobe and try Procreate. Invest in the best brushes out there and stock up on MaxPacks for 20% off for the rest of May with the code NOAI.
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Hey #PortfolioDay I'm an illustrator and character designer for film and TV and your favorite Procreate Brushmancer of MaxPacks infamy. I'm finally able to share my Thelma the Unicorn work this time! Want me on your next animated feature? Let's chat.
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MY #MAXPACK BRUSHES ARE FOR SALE NOW! I have two packs of #Procreate #brushes for sale. The Painter's MaxPack will give your pieces a textural traditional look. The Essential MaxPack has killer pencils and favorites like the Shader Pastel.
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#VerticalArtParty. Hey look! Negative space! (Also you should listen to our podcast @NegSpacePod k thx)
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It is such a joy seeing everyone's responses and excitement to my new Watercolor MaxPack. This was done using the new colored pencil, Wash Soft, Bloom, Splatter, Overlay Bloom Vert, and Liner Toothy. #watercolormaxpack #MaxPacks #procreate #procreatebrushes
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Get the most anticipated #MaxPacks brushes yet! The Gouache MaxPack is available now at #GouacheMaxPack
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Man I usually enjoy art Twitter, but I'm watching a whole lot of people getting upset over and distorting honest professional advice that I agree with. People too often lash out instead of looking inward. If they want to learn they need to be more objective and self-critical.
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This is digital. This is my new Watercolor MaxPack. I think this is the most fun I've had in Procreate to date. Coming January 1st. #WatercolorMaxPack #MaxPacks #Procreate #Procreate5 #watercolor #aquarelle #art #illustration #painting #procreatebrushes #procreate5brushes
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Use the code WASHHANDS to save 20% on all MaxPacks brushes through March!. Let's try to make the best of our isolation and boredom by making art, and what better way than to do it with some new brushes. Be safe out there people. And no hoarding brushes. #maxpacks #procreate
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I took my upcoming impressionist brushes for a spin and painted a love letter to Monet. Inspired by a photo I took at Hearst Castle. Keep an eye out for my #OilMaxPack brushes for #Procreate coming later this month. #MaxPacks
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It feels like fewer people these days want to work hard to develop skills, instead prioritizing the empty desire to be famous or rich as the end goal. It's a very depressing part of the AI push. There's dignity, achievement and humanity in the struggle that's lost on these people.
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Dolores. I’m so excited for #Westworld season 2. @evanrachelwood is such a badass. This was done with some new charcoal brushes I’m working up. Timelapse vid on my Instagram. #maxpacks #procreatebrushes #procreate #brushes #illustration #drawing #hbo #painting #sketch
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I was afraid I was going to overwork this one. I kept backing up and simplifying. Painted with my upcoming #OilMaxPack brushes for #Procreate. Oil tube, palette knives, pointillist brush, scratches, etc. Coming this month! #MaxPacks
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More #MaxPacks news! The Gouache MaxPack has been updated to v2! One of my best and most versatile packs has gotten a loving update, improving your existing favorites and adding a whole host of new ones. And if you already bought it, the update is free!.
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WIP before bed. Testing an alla prima technique and I have two conclusions:.1. I’m very proud of these upcoming #OilMaxPack brushes. 2. I’m rusty.
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Playing hooky. Finally found time to paint this one up. Used my #sketchysarmento for the pencils and some upcoming #procreate5 brushes I’m building. #5comesalive #maxpacks #procreatebrushes #procreate #illustration #art #painting #characterdesign #visdev #caricature #romantic
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Another quick sketch. Not going for big oily realism but the textures are still really fun for lineworky doodles. Should I paint this one up properly?. #OilMaxPack #Procreate brushes coming this month! #MaxPacks
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Happy Women’s Day.I walked by this striking woman the other day and I loved her poise and confidence so much that I sprinted to find a place to sketch her. Inked with my Fountain Pen Toothy and painted mostly with the Wash Natural, both from my #WatercolorMaxPack in #Procreate
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Here's my @Procreate 5x commission! It's always such a pleasure to work with my Tasmanian friends. This time I was tasked with taking the gradient mapping out for a swim and I loved it. #procreate5x #maxpacks #retromaxpack
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Friends! I'm excited to tell you that I painted an art for the @gallerynucleus #mermay show opening tomorrow, Saturday May 1st! I've been wanting to show here for years so I'm basking in this moment. Details in the link:.
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My wife and I have instituted scheduled creative nights. I made this guy with his dog and his paleta. Brush is a tease from an upcoming set. Using it in a pretty conservative way here but it can do some fun stuff.
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Look at those clean smooth strokes. MmmmaxPacks.
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Surprise #MaxPacks fans! The Essential MaxPack, one of my first packs has gotten a total overhaul. It's tripled in size with 21 amazing new brushes and improvements to your OG favorites. It's a free update to those who already own it too!.
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Procreate 5 is out now! This is by far the most exciting update yet to my favorite painting app. I’ll have some related MaxPacks news any day now so please stay tuned. This is also a perfect reminder to back up your work. Please take care of your hard work.
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I don't talk about personal stuff here much but:. She said yes!.I never knew it could be this good. Mi amor, @PaulaMunoz has made me happier than I ever imagined.
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Happy Holidays, friends! As the year wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on what turned out to be probably the best year of my life in many ways. I made a lot of very hard changes and took some big risks. I’m really proud of this new chapter and what’s on the horizon. Peace and love.
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I'm thrilled to announce my newest set of MaxPacks Procreate brushes! The Retro MaxPack is coming September 11. These are my best brushes yet. All new pencils, inks, gouaches, pastels, and more. Get excited. You might also notice that my site is now
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I’ve been working on this Cupid since before Valentine’s Day. So it’s late but it’s the thought that counts is what I tell my wife. I was going for a slightly silly hunky himbo Cupid, taking inspiration from his origins as the son of Venus and Mars, love and war. 💘
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Hi #PortfolioDay it's me, Max. I'm a character designer, illustrator, and the Brushmancer behind MaxPacks, your favorite Procreate brushes. Keep an eye out next month for Thelma the Unicorn on Netflix where I designed much of the main cast!
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📕 I have a book! 📕. 92 pages of artwork from the last few years! It will debut at LightBox Expo in a week on September 6th. I will even be giving a few away at the show! I'll figure out how to sell it online sometime after LightBox. #artofmaxulichney #lightboxexpo #lbx2019
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New year, new #MaxPacks! Get some new brushes to make good on that resolution to paint more. Save 25% with code RESOLUTION this week only! Sales like this don't come around often so stock up while you can and keep an eye out for some surprises today!.
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Happy Halloween! .This piece from 2017 is still one of my favorites. Painted with the Chunky Wet Acrylic in my Painter's MaxPack. #maxpacks #paintersmaxpack #procreate #procreatebrushes
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