David Revoy's art tutorials and webcomic

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

David Revoy's art tutorials and webcomic provides free/open-source digital art education and ongoing webcomic content, produced using only Free/Libre and Open-Source software since 2009.

Target Customer

Digital artists, art students, educators, and fans seeking Free/Libre/Open-Source software-based art education and webcomic content.

Key Differentiator

FOSS-first creator commitment (uses only FOSS software since 2009) with explicit licensing per artwork, plus an accessible webcomic and educational tutorials; site runs on PluXml.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified; content updated through 2025 according to page listings

Pain Points

1Need for digital art education that uses Free/Libre/Open-Source software
2Desire for clear licensing and reuse rules for artwork
3Access to tutorials and webcomic content in a single platform

Key Features

1Blog, Portfolio, Tutorials, Brushes, Shop, Webcomic, About, and Patronage sections
2Webcomic series (e.g., The Centaur and the Mermaid; Amphora of Great Intelligence; minifantasytheater) with regular posts
3Licensing transparency: each artwork/article has its own license; license options include CC-By, CC-By-Sa, CC-By-Nc-Nd
4Donation/patronage options via Patreon, Liberapay, Tipeee, and PayPal

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Commitment to Free/Libre/Open-Source software (FOSS) in art creation
2Licensing transparency per artwork and a license FAQ
3Multiple funding channels (Patreon, Liberapay, Tipeee, PayPal) for creators
4Active webcomic and educational content consolidated on one platform

Key Benefits

1Learn digital art with Free/Libre/Open-Source tools

2Access webcomic content and behind-the-scenes tutorials

3Clear licensing and reuse rights for artworks

Additional Product Information

Product Description

An artist-instructor offering tutorials, brushes, and a webcomic, all created using Free/Libre/Open-Source software; content is licensed per piece.

Target Market

Digital artists, art students, educators, and fans interested in FOSS-based art workflows and webcomics

Unique Value Proposition

FOSS-first artist and instructor with transparent licensing, a long-running webcomic, and a suite of tutorials and resources—all built around Free/Libre/Open-Source software

Technical Requirements

Content emphasizes Free/Libre/Open-Source software use; website powered by PluXml; no specific software requirements listed

Pricing Model

Donations/patronage via Patreon, Liberapay, Tipeee, and PayPal

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