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A clear step-by-step to create realistic portraiture
Portraiture can be really hard for beginner artists, but fear no more. This course will help you create a realistic portrait while teaching you the basic skills needed to learn as a beginner artist.
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Pro Tools, Premium Brushes, Worksheets, and much more
Brushes don't make an artist, but they certainly help! In this mega-pack, we've put together a huge collection (300+ MB) of premium brushes, tools, reference sheets, and other cool resources to make sure you keep your professional edge as an artist.
Exclusive DPA Deals on Software, Brushes and more!
Get discounts on premium apps like Coolorus and Hej Stylus. You can currently save up to 40% across all our deals, and we add new discounts throughout the year!
Start Getting Paid For Your Passion
Looking for a great way to start earning an income with your digital artwork? We've partnered with the popular Ko-fi platform to bring you 25% off annual Ko-fi Gold subscriptions for life!
Pro Tools, Premium Brushes, Worksheets, and much more
Brushes don't make an artist, but they certainly help! In this mega-pack, we've put together a huge collection (300+ MB) of premium brushes, tools, reference sheets, and other cool resources to make sure you keep your professional edge as an artist.
Develop your Drawing Skills during 8 weeks
Every week for 8 weeks you'll receive a unique downloadable exercises. Each exercises is design to help you draw better and gain speed and momentum.
Clear Step-by-Step Examples to Help You Build Your Own Learning Paths
Do you dream to become a portrait artist? Concept artist? Or illustrator of any kind? In this eBook you'll find pre-built step-by-step Learning Paths to help you reach your goals. Follow them or use them as inspiration to build your own custom path to reach your artistic goals.
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Get discounts on premium apps like Coolorus and Hej Stylus. You can currently save up to 40% across all our deals, and we add new discounts throughout the year!
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Looking for a great way to start earning an income with your digital artwork? We've partnered with the popular Ko-fi platform to bring you 25% off annual Ko-fi Gold subscriptions for life!
These are all essential skills that will prepare you for life as a professional artist.
What’s waiting for you inside is the ultimate shortcut – I’ve condensed 10 years of my personal struggling into power-packed modules. The Academy is self-paced with quick 5 min videos, so you can literally fit lessons in every day no matter your schedule. This could cut YEARS out of the time it takes you to become a professional artist… so, the question really is, do you have time NOT to do it?
But I get it. Weโre all busy. Itโs a matter of asking yourself, โis it worth the time to develop the skills to earn an income as a concept artist, digital illustrator, or graphic artist?โ If youโre serious about your art then the answer is โYES!โ
Art is of the mind, not the body. Believe me, you can earn an income as a concept artist, digital illustrator, or graphic artist no matter how โoldโ (or young) you are. I didnโt even begin painting properly myself until I was 30. And not long ago, I had a number of students turn professional after they retired from their โpay the billsโ job.ย
The โage thingโ is a mental roadblock thatโs keeping you from realizing your true artistic abilities that simply havenโt been uncovered yet. And together, Iโll help you discover them as we create your stunning portraits together. Yes, โtogetherโ because youโll have accountability and community support along the way. Fact is, itโs never too late.
“Why should I invest in this, when thereโs a ton of free resources available online?”
I call it the โYouTube Vortexโ that brings you down a rabbit hole so deep you canโt even find the entrance of how you got there. The same thing happens when scrolling forums, reading articles, and chewing through books. The problem is that nothing is linear. Free content doesnโt provide support, community, accountability, and feedback. Think about all those unfinished paintings youโve started and thenโฆ *look a shiny object*. Yeah, Iโm talking about THOSE.
The Digital Painting Academy is your one-stop solution to becoming a world-class digital painter!
Weโre on a mission to give youย a better educationย than a traditional art school or university (which often cost $30,000+/year), for aย fraction, of the price!ย Weโve had multiple students tell us that they learnt more in our lessons than at their art school, and weโre hoping we can do the same for you.
In a nutshell, the Digital Painting Academy containsย a huge library of professionally-produced classes, downloadable exercises, and premium resourcesย to help you become a world-class digital painter. And to guarantee your results, you also get monthly live feedback and critiques on your work from a seasoned expert.
The Digital Painting Academy currently costs $45/month or $400/year.ย
Please note that it is a subscription. You get access to everything immediately upon enrolling, and get to keep access for as long as you keep your subscription active.
We donโt lock you into any contracts or do anything shady, and youโre free to cancel your subscription any time youโd like.
If youโre a complete newbie, the very first thing youโll learn is how to get started with your tablet and software, and how to make your first marks.
More advanced artists can skip ahead a few lessons, and dive right into mastering the fundamentals of painting. Through a series of fun, project-based classes, youโll learn key skills like
Once you have mastered the Foundations, you can dive into more advanced lessons, where we cover topics like:
And much more!
Yes! We make it really, really easy for you to cancel your subscription (it only takes 2 clicks from your Account Settings), because it forces us to work hard to keep your business.
Youโre not locked into any subscriptions, and are free to cancel any time youโd like.
Yes, and in fact we many students happily following along in just about any software you can name!
The only thing you definitely need is a tablet of some sort, whether that’s a graphic tablet like a Wacom or Bamboo, or a display tablet like an iPad Pro or Cintiq. You won’t be able to follow along with a mouse. Click here for more info on what kinds of digital art tablets are available.
I’ll be teaching in Adobe Photoshop – and while I highly recommend it, you’ll be able to follow along in any software of your choice, whether that’s Krita, Procreate, Clip Studio, Corel Painter, or others.
The lessons in the Digital Painting Academy will be most useful for beginner and intermediate artists.
That being said, we also have a number of advanced artists who stay in the Academy to go professional, and for the sense of community and monthly feedback on their work!
Absolutely not! I didn’t have either when I started out.
I’ll show you tips & tricks to improve your drawings in Photoshop, and show you how to paint heads & portraits from any angle.
Let’s chat! You can reach out to me any time atย [email protected]
In other words, if you arenโt happy for any reason, just let us know and weโll give you your money back. We obviously donโt think itโll come to that, but if youโre even the least bit worried if this will work for you, then put your mind at ease.
Paint gorgeous portraits, full of stunning details that will WOW everyone that lay eyes on them. Become the artist you dream to be and paint at a professional level.
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You DONโT needย to bounce between dozens of tutorials or techniques โ the kind that make you feel more confused than before you started!ย
You DO need to learn the RIGHT techniques in the RIGHT order, with the RIGHT practices to help you nail it! (Yep,ย it really can be that simple!)
๐ Finishing more art and building your portfolio
๐จ Enjoying a motivating and fun regular art practice
๐ช Confident with your tools and software
๐ Creating a streamlined workflow for faster, freer work
๐ Making art that gets better each time you try!
The DPA is an online membership that provides step-by-step tutorials, resources, and support to improve your digital painting skills. ๐จ You’ll follow a structured learning path, from newbie to pro, with access to live Q&A sessions, a supportive community, and feedback from professional artists (even if your art isnโt chosen to be critiqued, you will learn so much from watching others get feedback!). Everything is recorded and you can go at your own pace.
Plus, you’ll have access to the portfolio builder, featuring briefs and guidance to help you add a brand new painting to your portfolio every single month that shows off the skills youโre building! ๐ช
You’ll master digital illustration techniques in the RIGHT order, from observation and sketching to lighting and perspective. Plus, you’ll learn how to effectively use your digital tools, master color theory, shadows, proportions and build your own creative workflow.
Portraits, characters, landscapes, animals, icons and more โ weโll explore it all inside The DPA, in a structured path that means youโll never get lost. (Plus, thereโs the deep dive library with mini courses on topics like anatomy, special FX, and so much more!)
Ultimately, the goal is to help you master your software and tools, and be able to create any digital painting from imagination within the next 12 monthsโฆ with noticeable progress in your skills in just the next 30 days! ๐๏ธ
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. Youโll 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. ๐ 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. ๐ Plus, our flexible learning paths let you progress at your own pace, so you can become a better artist without feeling overwhelmed. ๐
The DPA offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to learning that leaves no stone unturned. It’s focused on the big picture and teaches the right skills in the right order. ๐ฅณ
You’ll never have to “guess” or piece together different ideas again. The unique structure of The DPA will help you stay motivated and make real progress in your digital art journey.
DPA is designed to keep you engaged and motivated! With our supportive community, interactive live sessions, and step-by-step learning path, you’ll find it easier than ever to stay consistent and see your skills grow. ๐ฑ
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! ๐ย
No worries! Our live Q&A sessions, private Discord channel, and supportive community are here to help you overcome challenges and find solutions. ๐ You’ll never be alone in your digital art journey.
๐ง Just shoot us an email at [email address]! Our friendly team is always happy to help with any questions!
No more aimless “practice” for months or years, hoping your art will magically improve.
Instead, follow the learning path to learn a repeatable process for creating any kind of digital art you can imagine. We make it simple, doable, and downright enjoyable! ๐
Ditch those boring exercises and hours-long art sessions.
Got 10 minutes a day? That’s all you need!ย Our 5-10 minute lessons come with practice exercises for immediate application. โฐ
No need for an art degree, loads of experience, or being a “natural talent”.
Digital Painting is for everyone!ย We help you fill in any knowledge gaps, from newbie to pro. ๐จ
๐ Unleash your creativity with confidence and freedom
๐ Boost your skills in a clear, fun, and manageable way
๐ Master digital painting tools for limitless creation, anytime, anywhere!
๐ฐ Explore selling your art or earning an income from it
๐ Add brand-new illustrations to your portfolio every month