Introduction to Digital Painting
A course by Jean Fraisse , Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Art Director
Joined February 2018
Learn digital painting from scratch by learning how to capture lighting, color, and volume with brushes in Photoshop
Learn digital painting from scratch by learning how to capture lighting, color, and volume with brushes in Photoshop
Joined February 2018
Observing the world around you through an artist’s perspective begins with practice. Rediscover your surroundings by delving into volume, depth, and color to create harmonious digital paintings with Jean Fraisse–illustrator, concept artist, and art director.
Create an original digital painting in Photoshop with Jean’s step-by-step process and expert insights. See how to sharpen your perception of tonal values, understand lighting, and learn to apply different techniques to create a digital painting filled with realism.
This is Jean Fraisse’s sixth course at Domestika. If you are interested in further exploring color theory in digital illustration, see Color Theory: How to Apply It to Your Images. If you’d like to learn how to start illustrating on Photoshop, see Drawing 101: Introduction to Digital Illustration. You can find all his courses here.
What will you learn in this online course?
23 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (284)
- 7,068 students
- 23 lessons (5h 35m)
- 21 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?
Develop two digital paintings using different kinds of brushes to create the illusion of depth and volume.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to explore the versatility of color, lighting, and shadows using digital paintbrushes.
Requirements and materials
Basic Photoshop skills are useful but not essential to take this course.
You will need a computer with Adobe Photoshop or similar software.
Reviews
A course by Jean Fraisse
Once he finished his studies in graphic design in Paris (France), and got rejected from renowned animation schools, Jean Fraisse decided to learn about illustration on his own and began applying it to his work for advertising agencies. It was then that he decided to get into freelance work and started working for major clients such as Marinela and Televisa.
In 2015, he got in touch with HuevoCartoon, a widely-recognized Mexican animation studio, where he worked as their Art Director and Production Designer for over five years.
Today, part of his time involves sharing his knowledge and showing others how he learned illustration and animation through a project called Canvas. In the last eight years, he has also taught classes in several schools and workshops.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
How to Create the Illusion of Volume and Reality
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What Does Painting Mean?
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How to Simulate Volume with Values?
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A Reminder of How to Draw
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How to Get Better at Values 1
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How to Get Better at Values 2
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A Basic Understanding of Light
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U3
How to Paint
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Brushwork and Edge Control
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How to Create and Use Brushes 1
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How to Create and Use Brushes 2
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How to Paint Volume
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Creating a Lighting Scheme
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The Making of a Black and White Study: Analyzing the Model
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The Making of a Black and White Study: Painting Values 1
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The Making of a Black and White Study: Painting Values 2
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U4
Colors and Materials
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The Basics of Color Theory
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The 3 Layers of Color
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How to Apply Local Colors
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Applying Primary Contrasts for Matte and Specular Objects 1
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Applying Primary Contrasts for Matte and Specular Objects 2
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Finishing a Painting with Bounce Lighting and Brushwork 1
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Finishing a Painting with Bounce Lighting and Brushwork 2
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Digital Painting
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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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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natsu_2001
PlusBuenos ejemplos y fácil de entender Jan Fraisse es un maestro.
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spacexsound
Well explained with good visual examples of his process and technique. Wish there were more review and bullet points of the key steps.
andrvs
PlusJean Fraisse is a master most anyone can learn from, whether a beginner or advanced. I'm taking all of his courses.
arq.mmoyano
Es excelente el curso , Jean no deja nada sin explicar
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vomino
PlusExcellent cours, j'ai beaucoup appris sur la lumière. Merci pour la clarté des explications.
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