Painting by Yuming Li from the digital painting course

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Digital Painting Course

I’ve taken everything I’ve learned over the years about painting and packed it into clear, straightforward lessons. No-nonsense and straight to the point, I show you exactly what I do, think about, and the concepts and techniques I use to make things appealing in painting.

Whether you’re just starting out, already experienced and looking to refine your skills, or curious to see how I personally approach things and share my unique insights, this course has something for everyone.

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The Lesson Plan

Each lesson is designed to be approachable and immediately applicable to your work. I break down these core topics with depth and purpose and show you how I personally approach them.

Shapes and value lesson examples

Shapes & Value

  • Intro
  • Value Keys and Design
  • Value Simplification
  • Analyzing Master Paintings
  • Analyzing My Own Works
  • Checkerboarding
  • Focal Points and Design
  • Studying Shapes from References
  • The Importance/Nuances of Silhouette
  • Conveying Depth with Values
  • Value Comps Demonstration
  • Assignment
Shapes and form lesson examples

Shapes & Form

  • Intro to Forms and Shapes
  • Thinking in Primitive Forms
  • Organic vs Mechanical
  • Cast & Form Shadows
  • Designing Your Own Forms
  • Planar and Polygon Thinking
  • Secret Shapes!
  • Shapes and Form Demonstration
  • Assignment
Color and light lesson examples

Color & Light

  • Color Intro
  • Basics and Color Relativity
  • The Color Wheel
  • Conveying Forms With Color
  • Color Harmony
  • Direct Light vs Ambient Light
  • Color’s Intensity + Relationship With Value
  • Broken Colors
  • Assignment
Edges lesson examples

Edges

  • Intro to Edges
  • Types of Edges and Brushes
  • How Different Edges Feel
  • Breaking the Silhouette & Lost Edges
  • Analyzing Important Edges in Reference
  • Edges in Master Paintings
  • Analyzing More Master Paintings
  • How I Apply Edges in My Own Works
  • Interior Painting Demonstration
  • Statue Painting Demonstration
  • Assignment

Complete Course

  • 35+ video lessons going in depth on the core concepts of shapes, value, form, colors, and edgework as well as sharing my go-to methods and techniques
  • Actionable assignment at the end of each section
  • My brush pack included
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Brushes & Tutorials

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