Beginners Digital Illustration with Krita

Kickstart Your Digital Illustration Journey with Krita!

Welcome to the first section of Essentials of Digital Illustration with Krita! This introductory module is completely free and designed specifically for complete beginners eager to explore the world of digital painting.

Krita is a powerful, free and open-source digital painting software, offering a fantastic alternative to expensive commercial options. If you're looking to learn digital illustration without any upfront costs, this is the perfect place to begin. Build a solid foundation and gain confidence before potentially transitioning to professional software – or sticking with Krita, which is more than capable!

Here's what you'll learn in this section:

• Simple Doodles: Learn the fundamentals and start creating fun, basic doodles.
• Brush Basics & Wood Texture: Discover essential brushes and learn how to create realistic wood textures in Krita.
• Krita Tools Overview: Get familiar with the basic tools available within Krita.
• Sketching Fundamentals: Master the art of creating a basic sketch as the foundation for your illustrations.
• Color, Shading & Highlighting: Add depth and dimension to your artwork with effective color, shading, and highlighting techniques.
• Helpful Tips & Exercises: Benefit from valuable tips and practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

Want more free resources? Visit my YouTube channel: Open Source Tutor!

Update: Krita version 4.0 introduced a new set of default brushes! While exciting, this change might cause some confusion with the videos. I've added supplementary videos to clarify the differences and ensure a smooth learning experience.