Digital Painting Master Class : Beginner to Advanced

Master depth of field with gaussian blur and precise selection, then amplify motion with motion blur and the blur brush for controlled, dynamic effects.

Master frame by frame animation in Photoshop by building, tweening, and looping color transitions between red, blue, and green frames. Export as GIFs for blogs or websites.

Access the brush tool to create, edit, and delete strokes, adjust stroke size and style, and switch brushes from the brush library, then modify multiple strokes collectively or individually.

Explore pucker and bloat on text in Illustrator to create unique letter and symbol shapes. Learn non-destructive techniques, apply effects to letters, numbers, and logos, and experiment with design possibilities.

Apply a drop shadow to stars using the effects panel and preview results. Adjust opacity, offset (x and y), blur, and color to refine the shadow before finalizing.

Learn to create graphics tablet–quality digital painting with a mouse by blending colors with opacity, layering, and the smudge tool, color picking with Alt, and erasing to finesse line work.

Apply the thumbnail idea to a larger robot composition by establishing the background value, a light source, and form through layered values.

Use value to shape the robot with a light triangular background and strong contrast. Manage layers, opacity, and blur to refine edges and add glow for depth.

Explore color theory fundamentals by examining hue, saturation, temperature, and value, and apply color schemes like complementary, analogous, split complimentary, and triadic for harmonious designs.

Apply color theory with complementary, split complementary, and analogous palettes to craft a simple character, using base colors, multiply layers, and shading for depth.

Discover how to create clean lines with an iterative process. Use rough base sketches, erasing and redrawing, and zooming in for precise, large to small detail.

Study landscapes with photo references to improve painting: block in big shapes, set a red underpainting to contrast greens, explore value, textures, composition, and atmospheric perspective.

Focus on the focal point and big shapes in landscape painting, using studies to refine technique, stay relaxed, and return refreshed to improve composition, lighting, and values.

Master core texture methods by underpainting first, layering materials from dark to warm tones, and using transparency locks, curves, and selective occlusions to create realistic grass and rock textures.

Sketch and label the skull’s understructure to place eyes, nose, and mouth accurately, then overlay skin and muscles to study facial expressions and key landmarks.

Master quick sketching of heads from three-fourths, straight-on, and profile angles using light guide points to place features, ears, hair, and jaw with accurate proportions.

Polish the head drawing in the final video of the intro to faces series by applying facial anatomy principles, from hair origin to four-fifths perspective and eye construction.

Explore the figure's anatomy, from rib cage and pelvis to hands and feet, detailing bones, muscles (deltoid, biceps, quadriceps), joints, and range of motion for believable form.

Learn to render convincing clothing and folds in digital painting by mastering value contrasts, apex highlights, and layer-based edits to refine drapery.

Explore cloth and drapery fundamentals by draping fabric over forms, analyzing points of tension and triangles, shaping edges, and practicing from life to master convincing cloth.

Sketch avian, amphibian, and insect creatures by exploring large masses and refining shapes through iterative drafts and nature observation to build a cohesive design.

Start with large masses to shape the creature, then refine secondary and tertiary details through iterative drawing. Use references to adjust beak, head, and avian-inspired features for a cohesive design.

Design a new quadruped creature using tone and value to build masses and a clear silhouette. Plan the head, horns, limbs, and tail while exploring lighting and color for iterations.