We will cover the basic tools for digital art creation in Photoshop (or free software Photopea.com) this introduction lesson can be done with or without a digital tablet. We will cover simple, fast and effective ways to create digital value sketches using photo reference. During the session we will cover: * What is value? why we use it for digital art * Setting up your document and workspace * Using layers efficiently * Lasso & marque tool * Colour Picker Software requirements: Photoshop trial or use the free browser tool https://www.photopea.com

During this session we will look at the importance of shape for digital art and games. I will show you the secret of making multiple characters quickly by manipulating shape. This session can be done without a digital tablet. You will need a trial version of Photoshop or the free browser software (https://www.photopea.com) What we cover: * Theory: What makes a good character design? * Scale, Rotate, Scale & Warp objects * Using the Liquify Tool

We will go over an introduction to the magic of pixel art. during the session we will cover: Navigating & setting up your workspace Using the pencil tool effectively How to use simple shapes and colours How to simplify your ideas Creating your own shoot 'em up spaceship Tools needed: A trial of Photoshop or the free online tool Photopea.com

In this session we will cover how to create eye catching game props (swords, spell books, magic wands, potions) We will cover: * Step-by-step creation of a pixel art sword * How to add stunning details and texture * Applying shading and highlights to the sword Tools needed: A trial of Photoshop or the free online tool Photopea.com A mouse or digital tablet can be used for the session.

In this lesson you will learn the secrets of Character Design and how to make your first pixel warrior! from silhouette, colour, to how to simplify and make your designs stand out. We will cover: * Colour theory for pixel art * How to make engaging game characters * Basic anatomy for pixel art characters * How to simplify clothing Tools needed: A trial of Photoshop or the free online tool Photopea.com

We will cover the art of creating pixel art ground tiles which is essential for making your own games. The session includes * Setting up in Photoshop * Colour theory for tiles * Create, grass & earth tile * Testing tiles Tools needed: A trial of Photoshop or the free online tool Photopea.com

We will cover essential techniques on how to render a sphere using just a mouse and an effecting rendering technique. We will use the following techniques: * Vector shapes * Gradients * Masks * Layer Effects

You will be introduced to the tool DreamStudio and how to use prompts and photographs to produce stunning artwork. Topics we will cover: * Basic tools inside of Stable Diffusions - DreamStudio * Effective prompting techniques * Using your own photographs as a base with AI *NOTE: You will need to register with https://dreamstudio.ai and purchase $10 of credits for making images. * This course only requires a mouse for input you do not need a digital tablet.

Note: This course requires a basic digital drawing tablet. If you don't have one it's recommended to take the courses Digital Art Foundations or the Pixel Art Masterclass During this course you will learn the basics of how to use your tablet effectively and start painting! Content: * Setting up the software for digital painting * Brush shortcuts * Layers * Brush types for beginners * Drawing 3d shapes