Digital Painting: Improve Your Textures
A course by Misael Méndez , Illustrator
Take your digital painting skills to the next level and learn to understand and create textures
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 100% positive reviews (16)
- 675 students
Take your digital painting skills to the next level and learn to understand and create textures
In this online course, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of digital art with Misael Méndez, a talented digital painter with experience in conceptual art and art direction for important audiovisual projects. You will discover how to bring settings and objects to life through the creative use of textures and materials in digital painting.
Misael's process focuses on analyzing and transferring elements and textures that we perceive in the real world to his digital art, constantly questioning the way we see our environment. Throughout the lessons, you will explore various materials such as plastic, wood, metal, stones, crystals and liquids, learning to represent them with precision and mastery.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (16)
- 675 students
- 19 lessons (3h 44m)
- 18 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will create an artistic piece where you will capture your skills to interpret and recreate different textures and materials through digital painting. You will use all the techniques learned to integrate these elements into a unique and visually striking composition.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at all those passionate about digital art and painting, regardless of their level of experience. If you already have basic knowledge of Photoshop and have a digital tablet, this course will give you the necessary tools and techniques to take your digital paintings to a higher level.
Requirements and materials
To fully enjoy this course, you will need to have basic knowledge of Photoshop and have a digital tablet. Also, make sure you have a large dose of creativity and inspiration, as you will be exploring and recreating various textures and materials in your digital creations.
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A course by Misael Méndez
Misael Méndez is a professional illustrator with more than 7 years of experience in the animation industry. His passion for digital painting led him to develop a unique and captivating style, which combines his knowledge as a graphic designer with the magic of digital painting.
With an extensive background in conceptual art and art direction, Misael has worked on projects for renowned brands and animation studios, leaving his mark in the creation of backgrounds and settings that tell stories on their own.
Passionate about transmitting his knowledge, Misael embarks on the role of teacher to share his skills and techniques with digital art and painting enthusiasts. His experience in art direction gives him a unique perspective, which is reflected in each of his teachings. With Misael Méndez as your guide, you will discover a world full of creative possibilities and you will immerse yourself in the magic of capturing textures and materials in your digital paintings.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and tools
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Workspace and brushes
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Creative use of the brush
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Where to find references
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U3
The materials and their characteristics
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The plastic
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Timber
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The metal
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The stone
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The glass
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The liquids
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U4
Combination of textures!
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Layout and composition
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The local color
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Planning
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Lights and shadows 1
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Lights and shadows 2
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Lights and shadows 3
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Final details 1
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Final details 2
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FP
Final project
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Digital Painting: Improve Your Textures
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dome.grasso15
Ottimo corso per imparare a conoscere e disegnare i materiali.
Interessante la tecnica di colorazione che utilizza l'insegnante.
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carloslcmdht
PlusEl curso me agradó, con la excepción de que en algunas instrucciones Masael habla muy rápido, pero cosa que se arregla repitiendo el video. Muy recomendable.
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jmcab
Muy bueno!!
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sergiomtz_designer
PlusGran curso, inspirador para generar creaciones geniales.
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piero2000
PlusJusto lo que me hacia falta, sencillo te enseña como hacer que los materiales sean creíbles.
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