Digital Portraits with a Traditional Style in Photoshop
A course by Daniel Ibanez , Fine Artist and Illustrator
Explore digital painting through a traditional lens by creating expressive portraits filled with texture
Explore digital painting through a traditional lens by creating expressive portraits filled with texture
Through digital software, you can create the illusion of handmade artwork without the need for traditional tools. Fine artist and illustrator Daniel Ibanez has been drawing since before he could walk, and sold his first painting at just 16 years old. Since then, his work has been showcased at national shows and events, from Comic-Cons to gallery openings.
In this course, he teaches you to create ‘tradigital’ paintings using a combination of traditional and digital painting concepts. Learn how to create expressive digital paintings that appear to be made by hand in Photoshop. Expand your creativity and let painting become a way to connect more deeply with the world around you.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 24 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (113)
- 1,837 students
- 12 lessons (2h 19m)
- 24 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Paint a digital portrait that creates the illusion of a traditionally-rendered painting in Adobe Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to create traditional-looking paintings using digital tools.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of digital painting and drawing skills are required.
In terms of materials, you will need a tablet with Photoshop installed.
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A course by Daniel Ibanez
Daniel Ibanez is a fine artist and illustrator from Colorado, US. He grew up with a mother and grandmother who cultivated his intrinsic passion for art and began drawing before he could walk. He was also taught by Disney artist Ray Venilla as a child. Daniel was part of his first public exhibition and sold his first still-life painting at just 16 years old. He went on to win numerous awards and scholarships, and was accepted into established galleries before going on to study a degree in teaching art at university. While studying, he was featured in Southwest Art Magazine as one of America’s top young artists.
Since then, Daniel has hosted a TED Talk and made the Google+ recommended users list, through which he amassed 1.5 million followers on the platform. Using a variety of artistic mediums, he has worked on everything from magazine and newspaper features to book covers and advertising projects. In 2020, he was also awarded the Kevin Workman Sponsorship for promising artists and creative professionals.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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My Influences
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U2
Before Painting
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Creative Space and Workspace
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Warm Up Exercises
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Creating a Photo Reference
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U3
Painting in Photoshop
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Start with Big Shapes
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Establishing the Values
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Eyes, Nose and Mouth
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Refinement and More Refinements
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U4
How to Finish
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Adjustments, Modifications and Enhancements
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Share Your Work
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Beyond Portraits
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FP
Final project
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Digital Portraits with a Traditional Style in Photoshop
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FAQs
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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gibbonrussell
Fabulous
mmelij
Excelente curso, es lo que andaba buscando para poder entender y aplicar el acabado tradicional en el entorno digital.
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wayne1
Great course, very descriptive and easy to follow, Daniel is a great instructor with a wonderful way of presenting the material. The brushes are great as well.
per_ole_johansen
Excellent course. Easy to understand, always ready to respond to questions, also available for help if you use software like Rebelle and Art Rage.
Highly recommended!
kor
Heel duidelijke uitleg, goede benadering van het schilderen en geweldige brushes. Deze cursus is echt een aanrader!!!
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