Character Digital Painting: Creating Magical Scenes

Begin by getting to know Georgi Georgiev. He talks through his unconventional road to becoming a professional artist, as well as the influences which have inspired his work and style.

Familiarize yourself with Photoshop’s features for illustration, including the brush, smudge, and transformation tools. Then, learn to use both a reference photo and your imagination as inspiration for your drawing. Discover how to achieve a more sculptural style using brushstrokes and add color to a digital illustration. Georgi then shares tips on coming up with ideas for your drawing with keywords.

Time to create your digital illustration! Start by sketching a collection of thumbnails before choosing your favorite, then drawing it in black and white. Then apply color using adjustment layers and different brush blending options. Dive deeper into the coloring process, using light to suggest mood and enrich your illustration.

Put the finishing touches to your painting to make your focal point stand out before learning how to export your image for different formats. To finish the course, Georgi shares his advice for pursuing a career as a professional artist.