Overview
Learn the fundamentals of digital art creation in this 32-minute video tutorial designed for beginners interested in drawing and painting with Photoshop. Explore the interface, essential tools, and key concepts including layers, brush settings, selections, and color management. Master techniques such as scrubby zoom, soft edge selections, layer grouping, and screen rotation. Discover how to effectively use the color picker, apply blending modes, and understand the importance of flow and contouring in digital artwork. Gain valuable insights into treating digital tools as creative instruments to enhance your artistic process.
Syllabus
Intro
The Interface
Layer Window
Brush Tool
Color
Opacity
Brush Settings
Eraser Tool
Layers
Working with Layers
Scrubby Zoom
Selections
Soft Edges
Selection
Layer Management
Collapse Layers
Group Layers
Grouping Layers
Selecting Multiple Layers
Rotating Screen
Digital is a Tool
Color Picker
Blending
Contouring
Flow
Taught by
Aaron's Design Class