Isabelle Staub is a US-based freelance artist, specializing in vibrant digital portraits and known for transforming Disney animals into stunning human characters.
Does it seem to take FOREVER to complete a digital illustration? Without an intentional workflow, digital drawing can feel like a maze, leaving you lost and discouraged.
Imagine breaking free from all that, where creating becomes an absolute joy (rather than a chore)!
This course is your passport to a world of mind-blowing painting secrets that will accelerate your creative journey.
Seasoned artist, Isabelle Staub, reveals common beginner mistakes that slow you down, unravels the mysteries of shading and blending, and breaks down everything into easy-to-follow steps!
From nailing key blending techniques to tweaking parts of your artwork to mastering the use of clipping masks – this course is a treasure trove of knowledge that will make your artistic journey smoother and more enjoyable.
By the end, you’ll be equipped with newfound confidence and feel more intentional in your painting. No more uncertainty or frustration – just the sheer thrill of creating stunning illustrations with ease!
Join the course now and experience this amazing transformation for yourself!
Ready to create digital art faster than ever before? Isabelle will show you how with magical techniques and PRO shortcuts in this course!
To start out, Isabelle guides you through setting up your canvas and introduces essential tools for a seamless workflow. She covers the use of wet and textured brushes, the smudge tool, the eraser, and the intricacies of working with layers.
Lesson highlight: Learn how to blend paint in FIVE different ways to achieve various effects! (You won’t want to miss this!)
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of digital brushes! Isabelle delves into the process of creating your own brushes, how to customize pre-existing brushes, and add shape and texture!
With a fun 10-minute exercise, you’ll experiment with various brushes to see what feels natural and right for YOU!
You’ll learn how to create four distinct brushes for drawing, painting, blending, and texture and become an expert on streamline, jitter, tapering, and all that jazz!
Explore the power of textures to enhance your artwork!
With the help of clipping masks, Isabelle guides you through using textures like a pro. You’ll learn to import your own textures, master clipping masks and work with layer adjustments like Multiply and Screen to integrate everything beautifully in your illustration.
Follow along in a fun exercise where you’ll apply all these techniques on an adorable red panda drawing!
In this lesson, Isabelle shares essential tips to help you avoid common art mistakes.
You will learn the importance of reference images, colors, placement, and lighting to plan your illustrations well.
Isabelle explains why artists should resist the urge to zoom in too much, how to make quick adjustments using the Transform tool and more! She also shares her favorite Procreate shortcuts for a more efficient workflow!
To round up, jump into a fun 10-minute painting exercise and practice all the tips you’ve learned!
In this final lesson, Isabelle shares valuable tips she wished she’d known as a beginner.
By learning these basic techniques, you can completely transform the mood and tone of your piece without having to do much painting at all! Magic!
You’ll discover easy ways to add dramatic lighting with the power of layer masks and apply adjustments to elevate your artwork. These skills will not only enhance your workflow but also build your confidence like never before. Happy painting!
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Isabelle Staub is a US-based freelance artist, specializing in vibrant digital portraits and character design with incredible attention to detail.
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