Free digital painting courses and tutorials

Master digital painting with these in-depth tutorials. Whether you're using Photoshop, Procreate, or other software, you'll find tips and tricks to help you.
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  1. Digital Painting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Photo References

    Digital Painting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Photo References

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Photographs are an important tool for any artist because they show you how things actually appear in nature. In today's continuation of Digital Painting 101,...

  2. Quick Tip: the Magic of Photoshop's Blend If

    Quick Tip: the Magic of Photoshop's Blend If

    Tutorial • Beginner

    There is one advanced tool of Photoshop that even professional artists seldom use. Do you want to see what it is and how to use it for your advantage?

  3. Digital Drawing vs. Digital Painting: What's the Difference?

    Digital Drawing vs. Digital Painting: What's the Difference?

    Tutorial • Beginner

    You can draw with a pencil, but when you grab a graphics tablet pen this skill seems to evaporate. Why does it happen? Why is digital drawing so much harder...

  4. Digital Painting 101: Thumbnail Drawing for Beginners

    Digital Painting 101: Thumbnail Drawing for Beginners

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Thumbnail drawings are rough sketches that make a big difference. In this continuation of our Digital Painting 101 series, we'll show you the basic process...

  5. Digital Painting 101: 4 Things You Should Know Before You Start

    Digital Painting 101: 4 Things You Should Know Before You Start

    Tutorial • Beginner

    All great things start with a game plan. In this article you'll learn how beginners should develop the proper mindset when approaching a digital painting....

  6. Digital Painting 101: The Pros and Cons of Painting in Grayscale

    Digital Painting 101: The Pros and Cons of Painting in Grayscale

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Many digital artists love to paint in grayscale. Though this technique has many benefits, it also has a few challenges. In today's post, we'll go over...

  7. To the Point: An Interview With Dan LuVisi

    To the Point: An Interview With Dan LuVisi

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Well known digital concept artist Dan LuVisi sits down and shares his experience and artwork with us as we discuss past, current, and future projects. Get...

  8. Learn How to Paint a Realistic Nose in Adobe Photoshop

    Learn How to Paint a Realistic Nose in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Learn to paint a realistic nose in Photoshop, complete with angles, shapes and lighting effects.

  9. Harness the Elements: Paint Earth in All Its Forms

    Harness the Elements: Paint Earth in All Its Forms

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Use Adobe Photoshop to create interesting and believable elements of nature: ground, stones, mountains, desert, and rock ledges. Use them to create great...

  10. 6 Easy Tips for Making Realistic Digital Paintings

    6 Easy Tips for Making Realistic Digital Paintings

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In today's article we'll tackle a few great hacks for painting realistically in Adobe Photoshop. Learn how certain textures, lighting, and even color...

  11. How to Paint a Spring Lady Floral Portrait in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Paint a Spring Lady Floral Portrait in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Spring is in the air! Can you already feel it? Join me and get in a warm and sunny mood while drawing this vivid floral illustration of a girl surrounded...

  12. Paint Better Portraits With the Liquify Tool in Adobe Photoshop

    Paint Better Portraits With the Liquify Tool in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Beginner

    A continuation of the Digital Painting 101 series. In today's article we'll show you how to utilize the Liquify filter to improve your digital paintings....

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