Digital Painting Process Explained

A lot of my followers on Instagram asked for tutorials so here's a general one that covers my digital painting process from colour blocking to finish, I've added some commentary to help explain what I'm doing in the video! :)

Intermediate - 9 min - Arts & Crafts - Sam Does Arts

The full course: Learn Painting free

What you'll need

Acrylic paint set: Bright, forgiving, fast-drying.
Brush set: Flats, rounds and a fan.
Canvas panels: Affordable surfaces to practise on.
Tabletop easel: Paint at a comfortable angle.
Stay-wet palette: Keeps acrylics usable for days.

Books

Color and Light by James Gurney - View on Amazon
Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner by Mark Willenbrink - View on Amazon
Vincent van Gogh by Vincent van Gogh - View on Amazon
Composition of outdoor painting by Edgar Alwin Payne - View on Amazon
Art by Frederick Hartt - View on Amazon
Botanical Illustration by Siriol Sherlock - View on Amazon

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