Learn How to Draw and Paint in Photoshop (Udemy.com)
Tips and Techniques for Digital Art
Created by: Siobhan Twomey
Last updated July 2020
What you will learn
- You will learn dynamic drawing and painting skills for Photoshop or any similar application
- You'll learn how to use powerful art tools, such as brush sets, pen tools, and selection tools
- You'll learn how to build up a drawing or painting gradually, using a systematic approach
- After the course you'll be up and running with the right resources and tools to start creating your own digital paintings and drawings
- You'll also have a fully rounded understanding of processes that professional artists use every day
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
- Anyone who wants to improve their art skills in a digital space by learning to draw and paint digitally
- Anyone who wants to explore or start a career as an illustrator or animation professional
- Anyone who wants to learn how to draw and paint
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
317 Reviews
Siobhan Twomey
My background spans the disciplines of drawing, painting, filmmaking and animation. I studied Film in Dublin, and at the Tisch School of the Arts, NYU in New York. I later studied drawing and animation. Since 2005, I have worked in studios in Vancouver and Dublin as a professional Background Designer and Environment Artist. I've also worked as a storyboard artist, concept artist, and I have directed a number of short animated films.
All in all, I've worked for over 15 years as an Artist, Illustrator and Animation Professional. I've provided artwork for studios whose clients include Disney UK, Sony Pictures Animation, HMH Publishing, to name a few.
I also have an ongoing painting and drawing practice, and I paint portraits on commission, and exhibit my work in galleries. My passion is to teach others the whole spectrum of art skills that I've learned and developed over the course of my career.
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Reviews
By Mike Gifford
Just what I needed to start recording ideas!
By Timothy Potts
Very well laid out lesson plan. Great instruction/Instructor. Easy to follow and understand.
By Robyn L
I thought that the instructions, exercises and downloadable resources in this course were very helpful for a beginner like myself!
By Robert Pahlke
Great teacher, very effective use of time. She makes the class not only very possible but also makes the goal of drawing well very attainable.
By Chantel Oosthuysen
Loved this course from start to finish. Very clear step, by step instruction making it really easy to grasp the concepts of drawing with digital media. This course totally made sense of a big overwhelming area. Thank you so much :)
By Carol Carini
I was very impressed with this course. Easy to follow with plain explanations. It wasn't a long course but it makes a big impact with each lecture. This works great for the beginner or someone who is more experienced. I'm glad I did it.
By Claire
Found this course really useful but also quick to complete. I work as an illustrator for my day job, but I've never made the jump to digital painting in Photoshop. This course has given me the key knowledge and confidence to start painting in this program. Thank you!
By Gustavo Gallardo
Muy bien explicado, incluye atajos del teclado, y todo con un gran sentido del arte y el buen gusto, doy un 4 1/2 estrellas, solo porque un par de veces no se ve el cursor lo que está haciendo y de pronto aparece ya realizado, pero si no serían 5.
Edité mi calificación porque ya apliqué muchos de los conocimientos de este curso.
Antes había dado 4 1/2 estrellas, pero debo dar 5 estrellas por la facilidad y la velocidad que adquirí para trabajar gracias a algunas explicaciones de Siobhan Twomey.
Gran curso, gracias.
By Achmad Pamoedjo
It is never too late to learn more experience.....It would be helpful to improve my talent....I will arrange something new art for my portfolio to show some people who may buy or hire me freelancing in the future.
By Miguel Lara
Me encanta.
By Mike August
Yes
By Karen Moore
This is a different approach and I want to learn all approaches












