After the class you will have a better understanding of light and shadow to apply to your own work. If you struggled to make your painting look more three dimensional and less muddier, then this is the class for you.

I consider this class as a fundamental one to all kinds of artists. Like a house foundation. I will explain to you every step along the way, so it’s perfect for artist who are just transitioning from painting traditionally to digitally, and beginner artists!

Oh hello! My name is Melanie. I’m a visual development artist working in the animation industry. I have worked on preschool TV series like Puppy Dog Pals, Gabby’s Dollhouse (releasing soon!), and currently an unannounced but super exciting show at Disney TVA. I also had three years of experience as a toy illustrator!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• • Basic types of light and shadow and how to apply them to painting

• • How to use photoshop for digital painting purposes

• • How to mix color using HSB slider

• • How to use the pen tool along with many other tools and shortcuts I most frequently use as a digital artist

• • What to look out for when researching

• • A little story about Da Vinci and eggs (:D)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• • Computer/laptop (Windows or Mac)

• • Drawing tablet (any size)

• Photoshop