In our modern creative world, inspiration can come from many unexpected places — even video games. While The Art Sherpa excels in guiding beginners through acrylic painting lessons, game design offers a unique wellspring of ideas for composition, color theory, and storytelling. One game I recently came across is Slice Master, a sleek minimalist title where players cut through shapes and navigate subtle gradients. You can explore it further at Slice Master. So, what exactly can a painter learn from Slice Master ? First, its clean geometry mirrors the simple elegance we often strive for in acrylic sketches. The deliberate shapes and smooth transitions serve as a reminder that complexity doesn’t always mean clutter. As The Art Sherpa frequently demonstrates, using space wisely and choosing intentional forms helps a painting breathe — something that Slice Master illustrates in its purest form. Second, color palettes in games like this encourage us to experiment with gradients and soft contrasts. While many new painters focus on bold, primary colors, looking at game UI design or level art can spark ideas for more subtle color mixes. Imagine trying to replicate the harmonious tones from a Slice Master level in your next canvas: muted pastels, gentle shadows, and luminous highlights. Finally, the flow and pacing of a game like Slice Master inspire mindfulness. In gameplay, each cut matters — you pause, choose your direction, and observe the effect. That same calm, intentional mindset translates to brush strokes. Before launching into rapid motion, pause, assess your canvas, and make a deliberate move. That is exactly the kind of thoughtful approach The Art Sherpa encourages in each tutorial. By embracing influences from interactive media, beginners and seasoned painters alike can refresh their perspectives. Next time you feel stuck or want a new creative spark, try playing a minimalist game, observe its design, and bring that visual philosophy into your acrylic practice. You’ll be surprised how a game environment can inform your brushwork, composition, and even your color-mixing techniques — all by channeling the elegant simplicity of Slice Master.