“In 2025, the missing piece isn’t more tutorials — it’s support and connection.”
For the first time, the Academy has a real home — where classes, feedback, and community live together under one roof.
Join as a Founding Member and be part of the first wave shaping this new space. You’ll also unlock $433 in bonuses and a permanent badge marking your place in history.
Enrollment closes Sunday, October 12, at midnight. After that, the Founding Member status, bonuses, and free trial disappear forever.
Get your free trial while you can.
How many times have you followed a tutorial… only to get stuck?
Without feedback or support, progress feels impossible.
That’s why the new Digital Painting Academy puts community first — combining step-by-step classes with professional guidance and accountability to actually reach your goals.
It’s not because you’re not trying—it’s because you’ve been doing it alone. Without a clear path, professional feedback, or a supportive space to grow, it’s easy to get stuck repeating the same mistakes.
The truth is, raw practice isn’t enough when you’re navigating this all on your own. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Every month, join a new workshop the whole community takes on together. Learning side by side is the fastest way to stay motivated and see real progress.
Step-by-step classes that guide you from fundamentals all the way to creating full illustrations from imagination.
With bite-sized lessons and mini daily drills, you’ll fit art into your busy life without burning out or losing momentum.
Skip the guesswork with actionable critiques from a mentor, plus the support of a warm community that lifts you up at every step.
✨ It’s the support you’ve been missing—artists learning side by side, sharing feedback, and celebrating progress.
Join during this special enrollment and you’ll be recognized forever as a Founding Member of the new Digital Painting Academy.
This isn’t just access — it’s making history inside the community.
Join during our grand opening and receive $433 worth of free bonuses.
A 7-day program of daily guided drills and mindsets designed to help you finally make painting a natural part of your life. You’ll learn how to build lasting creative habits, stay consistent even on busy days, and feel your skills grow week by week.
My complete collection of custom brushes. With this megapack, you’ll cut down on repetitive tasks, explore new textures and effects, and bring more polish to your creative process. Gain instant access when joining.
A 3-Day live event (Fri–Sun) workshop where I’ll guide you step-by-step to uncover your unique style. You’ll clarify your artistic voice, gain direction in your work, and walk away with your personal “Style Map.” Coming November 2025.
“I’ve been struggling for some time to seriously start painting digitally. The Digital Painting Academy gave me the tools and approaches to finally jumping the border from traditional or half-digital to a complete digital workflow… without putting me in a strict corset that wouldn’t have fitted my life.”
“Thank you for putting together such an accessible and understandable program. I've learned more about digital art within a week of joining DPA than I was able to do in nearly two years of trying to make sense of random YouTube tutorials on my own.”
"I wanted to create more complex illustrations, work with light and shadows, textures and create nice compositions. I tried a few courses on Skillshare but there was no sense of community or people I could relate to. The DPA is way more engaging than a simple class because you’re really pushed to create your own art based on the ideas they share with you. Now, I have more confidence and a step by step process I can follow to create the things I want to create.”
“I’ve watched YouTube videos and read books, but there wasn’t a pathway to follow. It felt haphazard and I didn’t like what I was producing. So I’d just fizzle off and lose momentum. When I found Paintable I could tell there was a structure to the way David teaches. I like the short videos and how easy they are to follow.
“I got more out of this than I did in a full-semester class at university and didn't have to take out a loan to do it. The videos are amazing and in-depth, and the structure of the class is perfectly paced to take you through the process of painting without overwhelming you.”
"I really enjoyed the organized structure of the courses. The foundations and the modules for individual aspects such as hair, skin tones or anatomy made it easy to divide my studying time into smaller chunks. That really helps with the motivation to continue learning and painting!"
"I love the site and can't begin to tell you what a difference it's made for me. I went from 'I have an art degree' being the funniest joke I could tell to actually making work that looks good."
"I feel far more comfortable with digital painting now. I don't struggle with smooth blending and I've learnt lots of easy tips and tricks that make it easy to fix mistakes or to really push the drawing to the next level. Basically, I've learnt how to use technology efficiently to create beautiful paintings."
“Before joining The DPA, I felt like I was lacking those fundamental skills I needed. Since joining, I know how to manipulate layers in my art, and use the tools to my advantage to really bring out light, colors, shadow and contrast. It makes everything look more dramatic. Plus, I feel I have more discipline and I’m making art on a more regular basis.
“Art instructors aren’t always great at explaining their process. What is that brush doing, why did you do that stroke, what’s the purpose? I couldn’t follow their steps or express what my imagination was telling me to do. I was frustrated with the results of what I was making. I now have a methodology to refer back to. Before, I was using tools and effects randomly. Controlling colors was hard. I felt my work looked childish and dull.
I needed help breaking it down into a process. I was looking for a workflow that worked for me consistently. Colors, shadows… I wanted a way of thinking. Since joining the DPA, I feel like I’m getting a university education based on how thorough everything is. You walk away knowing the direction you need to go in so you can finish the work.
Over the past 10+ years, I’ve helped thousands of self-taught digital artists go from “dabbling” to confidently creating the kind of polished, imaginative illustrations they’ve always dreamed of — even if they started late, struggled with self-doubt, or felt overwhelmed by life.
I’ve built Digital Painting Academy specifically for artists like you, so you can finally create consistent art from imagination… and become the artist you truly are.
If art is an important part of who you are, it deserves a place in your life.
I know how easy it is to let it slip when things get busy. But this part of you matters—it’s how you connect with your creativity, your joy, your sense of self. You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to keep going. And I’ll be here to help you along the way.
It’s not because you’re not trying—it’s because you’ve been doing it alone. Without a clear path, professional feedback, or a supportive space to grow, it’s easy to get stuck repeating the same mistakes.
The truth is, raw practice isn’t enough when you’re navigating this all on your own. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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I genuinely believe you’ll love going through the Academy, just like the thousands of students before you who’ve seen real results.
But hey, I get it… not every course clicks with everyone.
That’s why I offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you dive in, complete the lessons, and give the exercises your full effort (but still feel like it’s not the right fit), I’ve got your back.
No hard feelings, no weird hoops to jump through 💛
The Digital Painting Academy (DPA) is an online membership designed to help you grow your digital art skills step by step. 🎨
Structured learning path: Progress from beginner to advanced with easy-to-follow tutorials and resources.
Personalized support: Get feedback on your work and connect with a supportive community of fellow artists.
Monthly workshops: Join live sessions to sharpen your skills (and don’t worry—everything is recorded, so you can revisit them anytime).
Learn at your own pace: Whether you have 5 minutes a day or a few hours a week, the academy fits your schedule.
By combining structured lessons, ongoing practice, and community support, DPA helps you build confidence and skill—from your very first brushstroke to professional-level artwork.
Inside the Digital Painting Academy, you’ll follow a step-by-step path that teaches you the essential skills of digital illustration in the right order—so you never feel overwhelmed.
Core fundamentals: Foundation skills, lighting theory, color theory, perspective, anatomy, and composition.
Digital mastery: Confidently use your painting software and tools while building your own creative workflow.
Subject variety: Portraits, characters, landscapes, animals, icons, and more—so you can paint anything you imagine.
Live workshops: Join monthly sessions to refine your skills, learn advanced techniques, and get real-time feedback.
The goal? To help you go from beginner to creating polished digital paintings from imagination in 12 months or less—while seeing noticeable progress in as little as 30 days. 🖌️
The DPA is best for beginner to intermediate level artists who are looking for a path to improve their skills, master their tools and software, and sharpen their workflow. You’ll pick up valuable lessons and techniques to help you grow and refine your digital painting skills.
Nope! DPA welcomes artists of all backgrounds and experience levels. 🎉 We’ll guide you through the basics and help you progress at your own pace, so you’ll never feel left behind.
Absolutely! The DPA’s bite-sized lessons (typically 5 minutes or less) make it easy to learn and practice, even with a busy schedule. 📚 Plus, our flexible learning paths let you progress at your own pace, so you can become a better artist without feeling overwhelmed. 👌
The Digital Painting Academy is different because it doesn’t just give you information—it gives you structure and support.
Step-by-step path: Learn the right skills in the right order, so you never feel lost or stuck piecing together random tutorials.
Community first: Join an engaged group of fellow artists who provide feedback, accountability, and moral support every step of the way.
Ongoing motivation: With monthly live workshops, interactive challenges, and a space to share your progress, you’ll stay inspired and consistent.
Instead of going it alone, you’ll be part of a proven system and a supportive community designed to help you make real, lasting progress in your digital art journey. 🥳
DPA is designed to keep you engaged and motivated! With our supportive community, and step-by-step learning path, you’ll find it easier than ever to stay consistent and see your skills grow. 🌱
We take all the confusing theories and information and turn it into ONE simple process you can follow to master the right skills in the right order. If you have a few minutes a day, you will make progress and an see an improvement in your paintings. (Plus, you’ve got 30 days to test that promise out for yourself with our money-back guarantee.)
While you will need a drawing tablet and digital painting software, DPA doesn’t require any specific tools or software. We’ll help you choose and master the tools that work best for you, so you can focus on your craft! 🙌
No worries! With our brand-new Digital Painting Academy app, the community is built right into your learning experience. You’ll be able to connect, share progress, and get feedback instantly—without juggling different platforms. 🎉
You’ll never be alone in your digital art journey. Inside the community, you’ll find encouragement, accountability, and answers to your questions from fellow artists—and direct guidance from a professional. In fact, David himself is in the community every day, ready to support you. 😊
📧 Just shoot us an email at [email protected]! Our friendly team is always happy to help with any questions!