Introduction to Digital Painting
What Does Painting Mean?
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About the video: What Does Painting Mean?
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain what painting is really about. I am going to draw a parallel between painting and the art of drawing, which is fundamentally converting reality into a 2D illusion, thanks to perspective. I will then explain that painting is, similarly, the illusion of reality through values and colours. I will also show that painting is just one of several skills an artist has to master”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: What Does Painting Mean?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Digital Painting. Learn digital painting from scratch by learning how to capture lighting, color, and volume with brushes in Photoshop.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I will explain to you what painting is. To me, It is about translating volumes, light and colors into a flat 2D surface. But let's dig much deeper into this concept. To understand this, we have to put this in a little bit of context. To my understanding, to my experience, there are four pillars of visual arts that we need to produce images The first one is the drawing. We need to be able to draw. we then need to be able to paint. Than to design which is the ability to create and play with shapes to imagine new objects and things and then Composition. also called narrative. w...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Digital Painting
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Fine Arts, Painting

Jean Fraisse
A course by Jean Fraisse
Jean Fraisse is an accomplished professional artist and entrepreneur who has navigated a fascinating journey from a passionate yet talentless child to a self-taught expert. His dedication to mastering the art of drawing and painting has led him to a successful career in the creative industry. Over the past decade, Jean has progressively embraced the entrepreneurial side of his profession, learning from trial and error to integrate business acumen into his artistic endeavors. His experience is enriched by extensive self-education through books, tutorials, and mentors, both virtual and in-person.
Influenced by renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Tim Ferris, Jean has developed a robust understanding of the value system essential for thriving in the digital age. His expertise extends beyond art creation to encompass strategic business thinking, leadership, and market analysis. Jean's insights are drawn from foundational texts and YouTube channels, providing clarity and a methodical approach to both art and entrepreneurship. He is committed to helping fellow artists understand their role in the evolving art market and equipping them with the skills to adapt and succeed in today's rapidly changing environment.
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