Digital Painting Fundamentals: Beginner To Pro

Learn the core techniques of digital painting from brush basics to finished artwork in Photoshop or Procreate.

What you'll learn

Master the fundamentals of digital painting – including light, color, brush control, and blending techniques.

Create professional-level digital portraits and illustrations using Photoshop or Procreate.

Understand and apply key artistic principles like anatomy, composition, and depth.

Build a confident workflow from sketch to final render, even if you're starting as a complete beginner.

Develop a portfolio-ready project to showcase your new skills and attract clients or employers.

Adapt your work for social media, web, or print, optimizing your art for different platforms.

Requirements

No prior experience in digital painting is required — this course is beginner-friendly!

A drawing tablet and a computer or iPad with Photoshop or Procreate installed.

Basic computer or tablet navigation skills.

A passion for learning digital art and creativity!

Description

earn digital painting from a professional artist whose work has been featured by Adobe, Prime Video, and Billie Eilish.In this beginner-friendly course, you'll discover the essential skills of digital painting using Photoshop or Procreate. Guided by internationally recognized illustrator Yaşar Vurdem, you'll explore brush techniques, lighting, color, composition, and rendering  all explained step by step, even if you're starting from zero.Taught by internationally recognized illustrator Yaşar Vurdem, the course covers:Fundamental art concepts – including color theory, lighting, perspective, and composition Digital painting techniques – blending, texture, layering, and brush controlCreative workflows and tactics – how to build an artwork from sketch to final renderAnatomy and figure drawing basics – draw more believable characters with confidence Practical tips for social media and portfolio presentationWhether you're a beginner or transitioning from traditional art, this course makes digital painting clear, practical, and enjoyable.Whether you're a complete beginner or a traditional artist making the move to digital tools, this course will give you a clear path to confidently creating professional-looking digital illustrations.By the end of the course, you'll have:A solid understanding of digital painting fundamentalsCompleted your own portfolio-ready artworkBuilt a workflow that takes you from blank canvas to polished resultStart your creative journey today with a course designed to make digital painting approachable, practical, and fun  with real industry insight from an artist trusted by global brands.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Section 2: Essentials: Brush Sets

Lecture 2 Essentials: Brush Sets

Section 3: How to Paint Effective: Portrait

Lecture 3 How to Paint Effective: Portrait

Lecture 4 How to Paint Effective: Portrait II

Section 4: Portrait Painting Practice II

Lecture 5 How to Paint Effective: Portrait II

Section 5: Basic Rendering Tutorials

Lecture 6 Basic Rendering Tutorials

Section 6: Portrait Tutorial: Billie Eilish Portrait

Lecture 7 Portrait Tutorial: Billie Eilish Portrait

Lecture 8 Portrait Tutorial: Billie Eilish Part II

Aspiring digital artists who want to learn the core skills of digital painting from scratch.,Traditional artists looking to transition into digital media using Photoshop or Procreate.,Beginners who feel overwhelmed by digital tools and need a clear, step-by-step approach.,Hobbyists and creatives who want to create their own illustrations, portraits, or concept art.,Students or freelancers building a portfolio for game art, character design, or illustration careers.