Introduction to Digital Painting
A Basic Understanding of Light
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About the video: A Basic Understanding of Light
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain the basic principles an artist has to understand about light. You will learn how light works, what are the different kinds of light and how they affect what we see without us generally noticing it.”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: A Basic Understanding of Light, 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, we'll talk about light. I will explain you what light is, how it works, and the different kinds of lighting you can find. But let's start with a simple fact. Without light, there wouldn't be shapes at all. It's really hard to separate the values from the actual lighting. We sow that actually when we started to group or values and to get, for example, these dark Value part. we have to realize that These birds. are our dark values actually because of lighting? They are in the shadows that they're gonna turn into dark areas. So it's the moment to start and learn a bit more abou...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Digital Painting
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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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