Introduction to Digital Painting
How to Create and Use Brushes 1
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About the video: How to Create and Use Brushes 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain how to create and use different kinds of brushes to yield different results. I will first show a step-by-step breakdown of how to create a brush, then go over the main settings of the brush panels, and finally paint a sphere with three different, homemade brushes.”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: How to Create and Use Brushes 1, 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 will learn how to make our own brushes. I will give you a step-by-step process to do so and to learn and discover the brush panel of Photoshop. We've seen that actually there are not so much brushes that we need as artists. There are actually two kinds, as I mentioned in the previous lesson. Still, I wanted to go a bit further and really try and dig on the technicities of it, because they can be really handy. It can be really helpful to use the proper brush in the proper condition and situation. So let's go to the basics. and try and understand how to create our own brush...”
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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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