Photoshop for Illustration, Your Start in Digital Art

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Many artists just starting out get completely lost in the variety of information available about digital art. I was just like this, with no idea which direction to take and what to do to progress. This class is designed to give a great start to your digital art career and ,most importantly, to teach you to learn on your own in the future.

Your learning will start from the very basics and the understanding of art principles and the software most used in the industry. Further on, the direction of the class will be decided according to your individual strengths and weaker points. After the end of the course you will be able to choose the professional direction in which you want to go and have the skills to proceed entering the industry.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Having a pen tablet is a big plus.

Ort

Online aus Rumänien

Über mich

In my home country there is no such thing as Digital Art Courses at university.
In fact a lot of people still don't want to accept digital as a kind of art at all.
So having this background I started learning on my own. I experienced all the struggles most of beginners go through and I know how it feels when you "Don't know what you don't know".
But with time I found ways to manage and create a clear path of progression,of getting better at digital art and this is why I want to share this with everyone who needs help and wants to learn.

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I've taken fine art courses since I was 11 and after 4 years I graduated the local Art School of my city.
After that I've worked actively as a freelancer, drawing and painting portraits.
Right now I study Fine Arts in Romania and Graphic design in Cyprus.

Erfahrung / Qualifikationen

Freelance illustrator for more than 1.5 years.
Working in gamedev, character design and asset creation.
Designing and Creating Fantasy illustrations and covers for Music Albums

Alter

Jugendliche (13-17 Jahre alt)

Erwachsene (18-64 Jahre alt)

Seniorinnen und Senioren (65+ Jahre alt)

Unterrichtsniveau

Anfänger

Mittel

Dauer

60 Minuten

Unterrichtet in

Englisch

Rumänisch

Russisch

Fachkenntnisse

Digitale kunst

Darstellung

Fantasy games

Verfügbarkeit einer typischen Woche

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via Webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Christian

5.0

(10)

Adults and kids ( from 6 yo)
Graduated from Fine Arts school in France (Master II ) i'm here to share my passion with you and help to reach your goals !

*You like to draw/paint/sketch and would love to improve your skills in a private class?

*You never drew before but would like to start?

*You need to create your portfolio for entrance exams of Arts school ? Or you are already I. Art school and would like to have some support ?

Book a first session and let's give it a try !

Let's have great creative moment together !

Gaelle

5.0

(10)

I am a middle school English teacher and have a master's degree in foreign languages. We can work on Italian grammar and vocabulary. We can also, if you wish, chat a little in Italian to help you practice the language.

Valentina

5.0

(10)

Dieser Kurs ist für angehende Künstler gedacht, die einen Grundkurs in Photoshop erhalten möchten. Bei Anfrage kann auch ein Fortgeschrittener Kurs erfolgen. Dieser Kurs wird über Webcam und Bildschirmübertragung durchgeführt. Es werden Aufgaben gestellt die man gemeinsam, oder auch alleine mit meiner Unterstützung lösen soll. Es wird Material für jede Stunde gestellt.
Wenn du ein Anfänger bist, keine Sorge, dir wird das Programm von Grund auf erklärt und Schritt für Schritt in deinem Tempo näher gebracht.

Nataliia

5.0

(10)

Photoshop is the basic and most common professional tool for many directions in graphic design, so it is simply necessary for all beginners to study. Perhaps, at first glance, the program interface may seem complicated and incomprehensible, but in fact it is not so and after training anyone can quickly navigate in Photoshop.

I offer you an individual Photoshop study course for each student for any need. It doesn’t matter if you know the basics or not: I’ll explain to you everything that you don’t know depending on what you want to use Photoshop for. You can choose the direction, for example, for processing photos, drawing or editing and adding various fonts and text. We can start with a baseline or go straight to more advanced features. In addition to the main ones, we will touch upon such topics as 3D in Photoshop, render, scripts, automation and export.

I can teach you in German, English, Russian or Ukrainian. Unfortunately, my German level is not yet perfect, but I am constantly developing in this direction. If you have any questions, be sure to write to me :)

Marlene

5.0

(10)

Ich biete Nachhilfe und Tips im Fach Darstellendes Spiel / Theater in Praxis und Theorie an. Auch für Menschen dessen Hobby Theater ist. Außerdem auch Nachhilfe in Philosophie und klassischen Texten um diese besser zu durchdringen. Wenn nötig auch Fächerübergreifend.

Rosie

5.0

(10)

My name is Rosie, I am an architect and designer with qualified skills to help students and employees with improving theirs skills in Photoshop, Vectorworks and many more on demand :) I have a fun way of providing my students with the best possible and efficient knowledge. I am not a native German speaker but I can with no problem explain the programs in German.
Looking forward to working with you !

Lucas

5.0

(10)

Hello,

My name is Lucas, I'm a 37 years old graphic designer and collage illustrator.
I created this course to introduce new-comers and intermediate Photoshop users to develop their abilities, learn new tricks and use Photoshop for personal and professional goals.

The course is adapted to the student's current knowledge and objectives with the software to learn the basic features, image uses for print and web, how to combine Photoshop's features to achieve goals, photo-treating features, advanced effects and tricks, interacting with other Adobe Softwares, and more.

The course is conducted in either English, Portuguese or Spanish. We can discuss the possibilities of conducting it in German or French.
I can commute to your desired place within the Ringbahn, and your will need a computer with a later Photoshop installed. :)

Corona safety measures should please be respected. Thank you!

Looking forward to your contact.
All the best,
Lucas.

Nikita

5.0

(10)

Whether you are a beginner or experienced, and whatever your motivations (personal, professional or school ...), I offer you a tailor-made education. We will start by establishing a program together during your 1st lesson, according to your needs and interests.

My offer :

- Face-to-face AND/OR virtual classes at a fixed time and in real time, according to your needs. Virtual classroom sessions are recorded and available for review only by students.
- A qualified and experienced illustrator artist teacher at the service and listening to the student.
- A frequently updated shared space (google drive) containing all the necessary documentation and tools available to students who wish to continue their practice outside of class hours.

• Special > For students interested in art and design schools:
I offer accelerated training, as well as assistance in building the portfolio and preparation for interviews (On request).
• Special > For professionals and future professionals in fine crafts & Designer:
I offer training in drawing and color techniques as well as tailor-made courses applied to your professional field (On request).

Thematic courses of 5 half-days during school holidays.

Timetable:

I am available on weekdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to give you private lessons, but also on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for lessons in small numbers (maximum 3 students per slot), for those who appreciate sharing and stimulation of the group while maintaining the rapid progress dynamic of a small class.
My schedule remains quite flexible, however, so do not hesitate to tell me your preferences to reserve the right slots for you.

My methodology is simple:

Thanks to a first preliminary telephone or video meeting with the student (and a parent if the student is a minor) I begin to identify the questions, needs and objectives of the student in order to establish a program.
This program will be refined as the course progresses according to the centers of interest and qualities revealed by the student.
My teaching is progressive. I take the student where he is in his practice and pull him up, to the maximum of his abilities, whatever the medium chosen: pencil, brush, graphics tablet...
To maintain his motivation, I punctuate the student's program with inspiring and stimulating subjects related to his interests, such as the drawing of his own comic strip / manga, OR, the printing of his 3D figurine.

Course operation:

Because we do not all progress in the same way, I propose 2 different modes of operation.
During a lesson:
- The student works on original subjects and application exercises, edited by myself and adapted to the student and his program.
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- The student expresses the need to be helped/guided on a specific creative project of his initiative, or a subject of his school's visual arts lesson, at the start of the lesson. In which case, I bring him as many keys as possible (methodology, references, documentation and techniques) until the end of his project.
Of course, the mode of the course can change from one course to another in order to alternate rigor and freedom of experimentation.
At the end of the session, I take stock with the student of what has been done, must be continued and addressed soon. He/She can contact me between 2 sessions if necessary.
For parents / guardians of minor students, I offer a quarterly report on the progress of their child / tutee. It is also possible for them to come and talk to me at the end of the course or to contact me during the week by email or telephone.
Minimum age: 11 years old - No maximum age.

Feedback:

Minor students and parents
Many families with children requiring a different pace from that offered by their schools say that my classes have greatly helped them, first of all to quickly feel more confident. Similarly, precocious children find here the intellectual nourishment that they sometimes lack in the teaching received in class.
What I have observed that is obvious about my private lessons and in small groups is that the student develops:
- his autonomy, because he takes the time for self-correction.
- his commitment, because by advancing at his own pace he really becomes an actor in his learning.
- his disinhibition (vis-à-vis the teacher, parents, and classmates for students in small classes), by granting him a neutral space/time for experimentation without competition or judgment.

Amateur Adults
What has struck me the most over the last few years while following active adults working in sectors not directly linked to creative activities, is the need to discover or accomplish something new and the desire to share. This is why each year is a new adventure full of projects of all kinds, but sometimes also hard work!... depending on your characters and objectives...

Professionals and future professionals Crafts & Designer
In artistic professions, crafts, or any other design activity, the ability to express and represent quickly and effectively all or part of a 2-dimensional concept is very useful, even essential.
The greater the professional designer's mastery of these arts and techniques, the more eloquent his future representations, sketches, scenarios, projections, will be, whether presenting a project to a client, a colleague or set a stage, a model. This is why I adapt my teaching of drawing and color (perspective, representation of plans, volumes, textures, colored harmonies, ...) to the specific needs of the professionals who approach my course, whether they are designers of interior designers, graphic designers, fashion designers, landscape designers, architects, or decorative painters. And so far, everyone has been satisfied!

Nina

5.0

(10)

I teach beginners and advanced students. I would also be happy to prepare for entrance exams at drama schools. My acting classes include voice and movement training. I teach using methods from Meissner, Stanislavski and Uta Hagen.

Ariana

5.0

(10)

I offer creative lessons tailored to your needs and preferences. These can cover drawing and painting techniques, but also other materials like clay or digital tools (think digital art on the iPad). Together, we'll explore your current level, what skills you'd like to learn, and establish a goal to guide the lesson content. Especially if you're saying, "Yes, but I'm not really that creative," or "Yes, but I'm not very good at drawing," I'd love to take on the challenge with you!

Elene

5.0

(10)

I teach digital painting with a focus on clarity, structure, and outcome. You’ll learn how to control digital brushes, build convincing lighting, use color intentionally, and create textures that add depth. We’ll move from the basics of composition to the challenges of designing characters, surreal environments, and expressive scenes.

By the end, you’ll produce portfolio-ready artworks and understand a professional workflow from sketch to finish. Each session combines hands-on exercises with discussion of artistic choices, so you strengthen both technical skill and creative judgment.

This course is for beginners and intermediate artists who want to go beyond tutorials and actually build a body of polished, original work.

Amely

5.0

(10)

Would you like to structure your notes more or simply make them look a little nicer?
I'll show you the basics of hand lettering to achieve this.
Together we can practice holding the pen, the different types of pens, how much pressure to apply and shading, for example.

Anita

5.0

(10)

The program is designed for students interested in concept art, illustration, visual storytelling, and portfolio preparation for art schools, animation/game-related programs, or independent artistic development. It follows a mentorship-based approach, combining artistic foundations, conceptual thinking, and portfolio strategy, adapted to everyone's style, vision and long-term goals.

What's in it?

PART I

1. Artistic & visual language

• Traditional drawing & illustration techniques
• Shape & form study
• Light, color & values
• Composition & visual storytelling

2. World-building & visual thinking

• Environment design (natural & built spaces)
• Props, objects, and visual detail
• Character concepts (anatomy basics, silhouettes, expression)
• Style exploration (realistic, stylized, symbolic, experimental)
• References vs originality: how to build from research without imitation

3. Cognitive & creative process

• Artistic thinking & workflow
• From idea to image
• Documentation & reference gathering
• Moodboards & visual research
• Iteration, selection, refinement
• Knowing when a piece is finished

4. Digital foundations (optional / hybrid)

• Transition from traditional to digital
• 2D digital tools & workflows
• Layer logic, brushes, textures
• Digital painting fundamentals
• Presentation-ready images
• Case studies from professional concept artists & illustrators

This section is optional and may be skipped for students with prior digital experience. In such cases, the focus will be on refining and strengthening what has already been acquired.

IMPORTANT!

All sections in Part I (artistic practice, visual language, world-building, technical and digital foundations) are approached according to the student’s existing level, from beginner to advanced. If foundational skills are already present, these areas will not be repeated mechanically; instead, the focus will shift toward portfolio development, conceptual depth, and refinement of existing work.

PART II

Portfolio development & mentorship

1. Portfolio building

• Defining the student’s artistic direction
• Selecting and developing strong themes
• Creating cohesive series, not isolated images
• Aligning personal style with academic or professional expectations
• Consistent review, feedback, and refinement

2. Application-specific support (where applicable)

• Portfolio selection & sequencing
• Artist statements or motivation letters (with visuals)
• Adapting work to specific institutions or programs
• Understanding evaluation criteria