We mainly use professional-grade digital art software with industry-standard tools. (Adobe and Open-Source for easy student accessibility at home, if they wish)
According to our instructors, the best digital art software provides comprehensive features for illustration and character design.
Some fantastic features of professional digital art software include:
- Industry-standard tools developed specifically for digital illustration
- 3D modeling capabilities
- Quick toolbar for efficient application of base colors, cell shading, textures, and effects
- Reference window to modify how reference images are displayed
- Features to create panels, animation, comics, and sequential art
- Various realistic pencils and digital brushes
- Ready-made textures and patterns for illustration
- Advanced brush mechanics with extensive customization options
- All the essential features that digital artists require
**Where to start with digital illustration**
If you are new to digital illustration, the best place to start is by learning about the basics of anatomy. This includes understanding how to draw hands, feet, and head shapes and how to draw facial features like eyes and noses.
It's also important to develop a good drawing routine. You should be able to draw without overthinking the technical process. That way, you can focus on the artwork and not get distracted by all the technicalities of your approach. Some people like to start with simple shapes, such as circles or squares, while others prefer beginning with more complex subjects, like human figures or animals.
To create compelling digital art, you need to learn to draw in perspective and understand value. Drawing in perspective means understanding how the shape of your drawing appears from different angles and how it changes.
Digital illustration is a skill that requires practice and patience. There are many different artistic styles to choose from. The style you start with depends on your preference and what you think would be best suited to your skillset.
And finally, making digital art creation a fun and engaging experience will help you fall in love with the medium.
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