Ctrl+PAINT

26 recommendations and reviews from 26 people

• Referral from March 5, 2020
  

  Cully_83 asked:

  Recommendation Hello guy's I was wondering if anyone could give me recommendations for a good tutorial for getting into digital art using PS? I have some experience of using PS for photo editing but I am looking to start learning digital art. I would be very grateful for recommendations.

  

  zankfrappa replied:

  Haven't used it in ages but [CtrlPaint](https://www.ctrlpaint.com/) is always at the top of the list for people taking their first steps into the digital art world . Also check out /r/DigitalPainting.

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• Referral from January 7, 2020
  

  moondra15 asked:

  How to start digital art? Hello. I just bought a new digital tablet (Huion h1060p) and I was wondering what sort of resources you guys could give to a brand new 'artist'. I'm not super trained in anyway. I would occasionally sketch in notebooks but I never spent too much time on it. I would draw simple stuff like sunsets or similar simple landscapes. Never really learned anatomy. All I'm really looking for is resources for new artists who have never drawn online before. Whether it be how to make strokes efficiently(this especially), depth/volume, how to use SAI 2(or other art programs), how to draw bodies correctly, or anything else you might think applicable for a brand new artist. I have a bunch of artist friends but no one has given me a solid answer on where to go for resources. Only simple stuff like the "1 body is 7 heads" ratio, or similar techniques. Any help would be greatly appreciated, especially if you can go in-depth or just send me to some good tutorials.

  

  TrenterD replied:

  [CtrlPaint](https://www.ctrlpaint.com/) is a great website for starting digital art. As for programs, Krita is free and perfectly fine for most uses, especially if you are just getting started. Clip Studio Paint (about $50) is another popular one. You do *not* need to drop a ton of money for Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.

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• Referral from March 13, 2018
  

  Natashia C. asked:

  Hi Level Up community, I have a pretty simple question (sorry!) I'm fine with traditional art, but I'm trying to use Photoshop (Portable) more and more; it seems like everything I do in Photoshop is incredibly amateurish and brings me far backwards compared to the content I create traditionally. What are the best sources to teach about Wacom tablet use and Photoshop basics for both linework and painting? Any sources help, I just haven't been having luck finding any useful learning source. Thanks!

  

  Massimo B. replied:

  Look at ctrlpaint.com free video library

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• Referral from March 12, 2018
  

  Tevin H. asked:

  Hi everyone I'm trying to get into digital painting, but I'm not sure how some artist paint the way they do, does anyone know any good digital painting tutorials that can cover the basic's or fundementals and more

  

  James M. replied:

  ctrlpaint.com

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• Referral from January 8, 2018
  

  Andy K. asked:

  Hey peeps. I really want to start painting some concept environments. But I don’t really know where to start. Any body have any suggestions or tutorials they can recommend?

  

  Michael M. replied:

  Draw a Box http://drawabox.com Ctrl+Paint https://www.ctrlpaint.com James Gurney Color and Light: A guide for the realist painter (Book). https://www.amazon.com/Color-Light-Realist-Painter-Gurney/dp/0740797719 Grab some references of environments (preferably ones you would like to draw) and study how various objects are placed in those areas, their textures, shapes, values (color), light source, etc. Best of luck with your practice! :) (Y)

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• Referral from October 22, 2017
  

  Zoubir B. asked:

  Hi guys, is there some lessons of matte and digital painting here ???

  

  Yoann R. replied:

  Ctrlpaint.com

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• Referral from September 16, 2017
  

  Ookami P. asked:

  Hey guys ! Im looking for a YouTube Chanel for learning the basics of digital paintings ! Any recommendations !!? (Thanks )

  

  Vitória E. replied:

  There is ctrlpaint.com

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• Referral from July 11, 2017
  

  Kelsey H. asked:

  What's the best thing to do when you feel like you're the worst artist? I've been trying to stay positive with what I do and the more I see stuff that's so much better than what I can do I get so discouraged. I'm teaching myself and the more I try to work on things the more I feel like I'm losing my confidence. Is there any self taught artist on here that can maybe give me tutorial sites where they've went to?

  

  Tucson B. replied:

  https://www.ctrlpaint.com/ http://androidarts.com/art_tut.htm Everyone else already said a lot in terms of positive thought processes, so for learning... Take these.

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• Referral from February 6, 2017
  

  Grace B. asked:

  Sorry asking stuff again but. I really want get better at drawing. So any good beginner online classes? Like schoolism. I want learn photoshop digital painting and real life studies.

  

  Sarah M. replied:

  Has anyone suggested https://www.facebook.com/140716509345916 ctrlPaint.com yet? It's full of videos of all the subjects mentioned (drawing, still life, digital painting, and photoshop tips.) Highly recommend.

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• Referral from February 2, 2017
  

  Steven G. asked:

  hi guys, i have a question. where i can find free tutorials about digital art using photoshop? i'm a beginner artist.

  

  Amar S. replied:

  https://www.ctrlpaint.com :)

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• Referral from January 25, 2017
  

  Elizabeth L. asked:

  Hi guys, I'm a mostly traditional media based artist though I know my way around photoshop and Sai. Can anyone recommend any good tutorials for someone (like me) who is trying to get better at digital painting? Any help is welcome, I need to stretch out my skill set. Thanks!!!

  

  Yinyin L. replied:

  www.ctrlpaint.com helped me a lot~

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• Referral from January 4, 2017
  

  ilona_andrews asked:

  Does anybody know of a good tutorial series on painting in Photoshop with a tablet aimed at total idiots? (I'm the idiot.)

  

  RCoots replied:

  2/2 There is a series of books called Digital Painting Techniques that can be very helpful. http://ctrlpaint.com too

  

  Bex replied:

  . my friend, , recommended http://ctrlpaint.com/

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• Referral from December 17, 2016
  

  Eyad G. asked:

  Hi everyone! Im soon gonna get into digital art and i want tips on where i can find very good tutorials on techniques, learning more about photoshop and overall knowledge on digital painting and insights Im grateful for all suggestions yall give And thanks in advance !

  

  Shamus M. replied:

  ctrlpaint.com is good

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• Referral from November 16, 2016
  

  Edgar G. asked:

  Anybody knows a good guide to start drawing in photoshop? I tried on my own but I dont know where to start, I used to draw in paint tool sai but now I want to change to another program.

  

  Joshua E. replied:

  CtrlPaint.com

  

  Nika D. replied:

  For everything I needed to know I used Ctrl+Paint site :) there is a huge library with lots of topics you might find useful ;) good luck

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• Referral from September 14, 2016
  

  MKupski asked:

  Does anyone know of any good digital paint courses online? thought i would brush up my painting skills (no pun intended) #art #conceptart

  

  Esther L. replied:

  kinda online course-like http://www.ctrlpaint.com

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• Referral from September 7, 2016
  

  swift_the_fox asked:

  Looking for workbook/guides to Photoshop and illustrator to learn basics... Recommendations? Cc @egypturnash @gathersmoss

  

  Axi replied:

  For photoshop, http://www.ctrlpaint.com/ has a bunch of great tutorials on digital painting techniques.

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• Referral from August 21, 2016
  

  Annice T. asked:

  Hello I'm still sort of a beginner doing digital paintings so if anyone know any good tutorials that teach how to start out digital Rendering I'd gladly appreciate please and thanks! :)

  

  Carolina A. replied:

  Try the tutorials at ctrlpaint.com . If you are a begginer I think you will like them, it has a variety of topics not only about rendering but also about drawing.

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• Referral from September 16, 2015
  

  AhoyhoySam asked:

  Any books/videos/resources you amazing artists can recommend to help develop drawing skills? @AnemoneTea @WendyDoodles @ForgingMeanings

  

  Joma C. replied:

  http://ctrlpaint.com helped me get better with digital painting.. also proko tv on youtube

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• Referral from November 24, 2014
  

  Katey P. asked:

  Anyone know of any good artists or tutorials which could help me to develop skills in the area of User Interface game/web elements? I am a graphic designer trying to learn the more painterly and gritty detailed approaches to graphically heavy elements, such as buttons and navigational menus. It's a specific subject I am struggling to find resources and inspiration for, any guidance would be awesome. Here's an example of the kind of graphical elements I mean: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/reaper-of-souls/

  

  Bill R. replied:

  My favourite artist: https://dribbble.com/creativemints?page=1Tutorials: http://www.ctrlpaint.com/ , http://enliighten.com/I'm not in game design interface, but if I was one I'll probably use zbrush + keyshot ...See More

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• Referral from March 23, 2014
  

  Luis C. asked:

  Could you guys recommend any great tutorial for drawing in Photoshop or any other program? I would like to learn about blending, shadows and lighting but I can't seem to find one that's well explained.. I've been drawing for a long time (not an expert but not so bad), but I can't get a grasp on how to do it on PS and so

  

  Nicolas G. replied:

  http://ctrlpaint.com/

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• Referral from January 25, 2014
  

  Jen H. asked:

  Can anyone recommend some good beginner digital paint tutorials -ie setting up brushes, layer suggestions, blending options, etc, using either Photoshop or Painter? I need to get with the times already... Blake Armstrong? Mark Matta? Shannon DS? Dylan Ekren?

  

  Shannon D. replied:

  Ctrlpaint.com is a great place to start.

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• Referral from December 27, 2013
  

  Amber J. asked:

  Does anyone know where I could find free, full tutorials on digital painting in Photoshop? I have looked at Lynda but I think you have to pay to become a member. Thank you x

  

  Tom S. replied:

  ctrlpaint.com covers quite a bit. Think its free too. :-)

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• Referral from December 12, 2013
  

  Stefana G. asked:

  I need to learn how to draw digitally..and i mean really. There are so many good features for it..anybody know of any classes? :/

  

  Jay R. replied:

  I told u about that ctrlpaint.com ? free videos are really good but his premium videos are thoroughly worth it and they are only 10 dollars.

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• Referral from February 28, 2013
  

  John M. asked:

  Anyone have any online digital painting courses they can recommend? I need to start thinking about what to do with my summer holidays.

  

  Kristján I. replied:

  http://ctrlpaint.com/

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