Guided Course: Create Traditional Style Digital Portraits in Photoshop
A guided course by Daniel Ibanez
, Fine Artist and Illustrator
Create expressive digital paintings in Photoshop using traditional art techniques for unique handmade-style artworks
Discover the artistry of creating digital portraits with a traditional flair using Photoshop. Learn to seamlessly blend traditional painting techniques with digital tools to produce expressive artwork that mimics the charm and depth of handmade pieces. Begin by mastering warm-up exercises that set the foundation for your creative journey. Progress to capturing the essence of a portrait, focusing on big shapes to establish composition and form. Explore the intricacies of establishing values, ensuring your artwork captures the right balance and contrast to bring your subject to life.
Dive deeper into the details that define a portrait, honing in on the eyes, nose, and mouth to give your artwork character and emotion. The journey doesn't end there; refine your piece further, adding layers of detail and texture to achieve a polished, professional result. This guided project not only enhances your digital painting skills but also serves as a unique way to connect with your creative self and the world around you. Embrace this opportunity to expand your artistic repertoire and transform your digital canvas into a masterpiece that feels truly personal and handcrafted.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons & 20 downloads
What's included in this course?
Embark on a creative journey where digital meets traditional art techniques. You will dive into Photoshop, exploring its versatile tools to master the art of digital painting with an analog feel. The course begins with warm-up exercises designed to familiarize you with essential brushwork and layer management skills. These foundational practices set the stage for the intricate process of capturing the essence of a portrait, guiding you through each step with precision and clarity. By focusing on big shapes first, you’ll learn to establish the composition and balance before delving into details.
As you progress, you’ll explore the fascinating world of values, learning how to manipulate light and shadow to create depth and dimension. Special attention is given to the delicate features of the eyes, nose, and mouth, ensuring your portraits exude life and emotion. The course concludes with refinement techniques, allowing you to polish your artwork to perfection. By the end, you’ll have acquired the skills to create vibrant digital portraits that convey the warmth and texture of traditional media, expanding your artistic repertoire and enhancing your expressive capabilities.
- 100% positive reviews (3)
- 327 students
- 6 lessons (1h 12m)
- 20 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create digital paintings in Photoshop that mimic traditional styles, exploring techniques to develop expressive portraits. Master big shapes, establish values, and refine facial features. Achieve a hand-made feel while connecting creatively with the world around you.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring digital artists, graphic designers, and creative enthusiasts eager to explore traditional painting techniques in a digital environment will find this course beneficial. Ideal for those looking to enhance their artistic skills and achieve a handcrafted look using Photoshop.
Requirements and materials
A basic understanding of Photoshop is helpful, while having access to a computer and a digital pen tablet is essential. No extensive prior knowledge is needed. A willingness to explore digital art and experiment with traditional painting concepts digitally will enhance your experience.
Reviews
Daniel Ibanez
A guided course by Domestika
Content
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Guided Course: Create Traditional Style Digital Portraits in Photoshop
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Podcast: Traditional Painting with Analog Style in Photoshop
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Warm Up Exercises
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Start with Big Shapes
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Establishing the Values
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Eyes, Nose and Mouth
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Refinement and More Refinements
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Final project
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate artists who are comfortable with basic digital painting tools and want to develop traditional-style brushwork and portrait skills in Photoshop.
You’ll need Adobe Photoshop and a pressure-sensitive tablet or pen display. Custom brushes are provided with the course, and basic familiarity with Photoshop is recommended.
You’ll learn how to use digital brushes to mimic traditional painting, simplify shapes, map values and colors, use expressive brushwork, and create lifelike portraits in Photoshop.
Yes, the course teaches you to emulate traditional oil and watercolor textures using custom digital brushes and layering techniques in Photoshop.
Yes, there are dedicated lessons on using the Mixer Brush tool for blending and creating painterly effects in digital portraits.
Yes, the course shows you how to import, select, and use custom brushes designed to replicate analog painting techniques.
Absolutely. You’ll learn systematic guidelines for mapping facial features, understanding head curvature, and fixing proportions using digital tools.
Adobe Photoshop
Interessante, anche se dovendo adattare le mie creazioni a Krita, non avendo a disposizione Photoshop al momento, non ho potuto utilizzare i pennelli forniti (l’installazione mi sembrava troppo macchinosa). Lo consiglierei!!
Muy ameno y divertido, además de aportar una gran cantidad de contenido util para aumentar la experiencia de pintar con herramientas digitales.
Excelente como el profesor explica paso a paso. Además los recursos son muy buenos, sobre todo los pinceles. Muy recomendable.