Photoshop Digital Art Techniques
Where to start to be a digital artist?
I would like to be a digital artist to have the ability to ultimately to be able to draw pictures like this
http://www.artrenewal.org/pages/artwork.php?artworkid=1412&size=large
I however can’t afford to go to a traditional art school,
I know the first step is to get photoshop, and some materials to start practicing
But where do I start looking for materials that teaches techniques & theories (any books you would recommend)?
Thanks in advance!
I suggest getting the basics right first before going into digital paintings because:
1. The tablet is not cheap and neither is ps.
2. Sketching supplies like a notebook and pencils, paints are inexpensive
3. Tablets are weird to work with and takes longer to get used to and so might be frustrating to use when learning how to paint
BUT! if you want to start being a digital artist what you will need are:
1. A Tablet ((i personally like wacom.com because of its quality but i know that you can get much cheaper ones))
2. Photoshop CS4 ((Look for an educational version if you can get it or don’t get the newest ps for lower prices))
3. Inspiration – concept artists are amazing digital painters. but don’t only look at digital painters – browse the web for graphic designers, tips on using a tablet, ps… learn from others
Hundreds of free art e-books:
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=131117 ((great stuff))
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=30 ((also check out… the forum’s general references page))
http://www.conceptart.org is also a great place for inspiration – check out the forums for finished and sketchbook work. You’ll find that many of the very successful digital artists do a lot of traditional art.
Plants and scenery are easier to learn because it’s mainly through observation anyway and it doesn’t have to be spot on unlike the human and angels in the image you’ve given.
So i hope this helps! Good Luck! and happy drawing 
shading technique – photoshop CS3
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