Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Skillshare

Illustration Tips: Have Fun with Digital Art

via Skillshare

Overview

Learn digital art skills that will help you get comfortable with digital drawing and painting.

In this class, you will learn digital art tips & tricks which apply to most digital tools and software so that you will get super comfortable with drawing and painting on a digital screen!

Whether you are just starting with digital art or a more experienced artist, who wants to pick up new tips and tricks, this class is for you. And if you are a traditional artist, come along, too :) You may get a new hobby and expand your horizons by learning new technology!

Learning digital art may seem overwhelming because “tons” of tools and software exist. There are so many questions:

  • Where do you start?
  • Which tools and software should you get?
  • What is the best stylus and digital pencil?
  • Which brushes to use in Procreate?
  • How do you paint and draw digitally?

And this is what I want to help you with within this class. By creating a fun and colorful underwater scene, I will show you, step by step, digital art techniques, tips, and tricks that will help you draw and paint digitally better and faster.

You will learn:

  • What Drawing Tablets and Digital Drawing Software to choose from;
  • Work with Canvas and Layers;
  • How to Select, Test and use Brushes
  • and How to Sketch, Color, Render and use Textures

I will use Procreate 5X but feel free to use any other digital drawing software you prefer.

In addition, you will also get a bunch of freebies to use with this class:

  • Color palettes
  • Moodboard with references

Let’s start expanding our horizons and having fun with digital art!

See you in the class!

©️ Copyright Iva Mikles | All Rights Reserved | Class content & structure for educational purposes only

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Drawing Tablets
  • Software
  • Canvas
  • Sketching Brushes
  • Blending Brushes
  • Shortcuts
  • References
  • Loose Sketching
  • Flip Canvas
  • From Sketch to Color
  • Lasso Selection
  • Blending Modes
  • Thumbnails
  • Background
  • Texture
  • Preview Modes
  • Adjustments
  • Painting with Brushes
  • Final Adjustments
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Iva Mikles

Reviews

Start your review of Illustration Tips: Have Fun with Digital Art

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.