
Learn to use Photoshop tools to paint simple still-life.
Learn to use Photoshop tools to paint simple still-life.
Explore basic composition rules in digital painting, including the rule of thirds, golden ratio, and the 80/20 value balance, using thumbnails and value studies to plan engaging, non-tangent scenes.
Explore complex composition patterns in painting, from lines, curves, and circles to geometric shapes and eye-pathways. Learn how aerial perspective, depth of field, and quadrant balance guide viewer attention.
Review composition of selected artworks.
Paint value study in gray using the lasso and fill tools.
Paint value study in gray using the brush and eraser.
Learn to simplify forms into basic figures such as cube, cylinder, cone, sphere, and prism, and construct accurate shadows under direct and spot lighting using projection and terminator methods.
Learn to craft soft window shadows using layered, clipping mask workflows in Photoshop. Build occlusion, reflected light, and gradient shading on cylinders, cones, and spheres.
More brushes for Photoshop
In the class we will learn basics technics for digital painting in Photoshop.
Class will be helpful for beginner designers and hobbyists, it is also good starting point for beginner concept artist.
We will study lighting and shadow concepts, get acquainted with material rendering technics, learn perspective and composition basics. During the course students will paint different subjects as their homework, and will be ready for our big final project - fantastic environment painting.
Full course will be 8 lessons long, and you can take it on your own pace. Every lesson has step-by-step guides, recorded demonstrations, or good theory concepts with samples from famous master painters.
There are mandatory homeworks and recommendations how to do it well in the end of every week, also there are some drawing exercises for beginners.
Over 8 chapters you will learn:
* get known with Photoshop tools and interface
* use different digital brushes
* create value studies
* create impressive colored paintings
* learn perspective and composition rules
* study works of great painters of the past
* paint materials like metal, glass and water easily
* add details and finalize the work with effects
* be prepared for more complex concept-art studies
Software used: Adobe Photoshop 2021
Prerequisites: basic drawing skills will be helpful
As well you can always contact the tutor regarding your final project, and get additional tips during your learning.
So let's start and make some great paintings!