Getting Started in Digital Art (for Beginners)

Looking to dive into the world of digital art? This course is perfect for beginner artists and anyone curious about creating art on the computer! No prior digital art experience is required, but some basic drawing skills will be helpful.

We'll guide you through the entire digital drawing process, starting from the very beginning. While I primarily use Photoshop (a widely used photo editing software), the techniques are adaptable to other digital art software and applications. We'll focus on the essential Photoshop tools and features specifically for creating artwork.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Workspace Setup & Canvas Creation: Learn how to configure your workspace and create the optimal canvas size for your artwork.
• Essential Tools & Options: Get familiar with the fundamental tools and options available in your chosen digital art software.
• Tool Presets: Discover my go-to tool presets for efficient and consistent artwork creation.
• Layer Management: Master layer options and learn how to effectively arrange layers with practical examples.
• Sketching & Line Art: Learn techniques for creating initial sketches and refining your line drawing.
• Coloring & Detailing: Explore adding colors, blending techniques, and incorporating intricate details to bring your artwork to life.
• Saving Your Artwork: Understand the best practices for saving your final digital drawing.

Materials You'll Need:

• Computer: Desktop or Laptop
• Photoshop: (CS6 or later) installed on your computer.
• Graphics Pen Tablet: Recommended (though a mouse can be used, it will be slower).
• Brush Preset: Download the included brush preset.

Bonus Resources:

• Connect with me on Instagram, YouTube, and Gumroad!
• Explore my other courses:
  • Getting Started with Procreate (For iPad Pro)
  • How to Blend Colors in Procreate Part 1
  • Blend Modes - How to Blend Colors in Procreate Part 2
  • 3 Ways to Add Glow to Your Art Digitally
  • Let’s paint a Sunset in Procreate (Will help you Relax)

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