Free Online Digital Illustration Courses & MOOCs

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Learn How to Paint in Photoshop (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Unlock the potential of digital painting with our 'Learn How to Paint in Photoshop' course. Whether you're new to digital art or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this class offers a detailed guide on using Adobe Photoshop for creating captivating artwork. Learn about tablets, essential tools, effective blending techniques, and special effects to elevate your creative workflow.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Photoshop Painting Adobe Photoshop

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Watercolor cactuses in Procreate - digital illustration (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the enchanting world of digital illustration with our 'Watercolor Cactuses in Procreate' course. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to blend traditional watercolor techniques with modern digital tools using the Procreate app. Perfect your cactus illustrations, learn texture creation, pattern design, and more—all while utilizing high-quality reference images for commercial and personal projects.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Graphic Design Watercolor Digital Illustration

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Basics of Text In Affinity Designer (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Embark on a beginner-friendly project-based course designed to teach you the essential techniques of creating stunning text in Affinity Designer. Whether you're new to graphic design or just new to this software, this course will guide you through the basics and help you create professional-looking texts with ease.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Web Graphics Typography Digital Illustration

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How to design a horror character (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Dive into the dark side of character creation with 'How to Design a Horror Character'. Led by experienced animation director Ben, this course will guide you through crafting chilling creatures that captivate audiences and enhance your horror storytelling. From understanding what makes good horror designs work to creating a creature for a spine-tingling narrative, this course is ideal for animators, artists, and anyone passionate about the horror genre.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Horror Character Design Characters

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Digital Concept Art: Designing Creatures | Learn with Wacom (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Unlock your creative potential and learn the secrets of designing captivating creatures with our Digital Concept Art course. Taught by experienced artist Justin Fields, this class will guide you through the process of bringing your imaginative beings to life using Wacom's powerful tools. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a step-by-step approach to creating detailed and realistic digital art that can impress clients and stand out in competitive fields like concept art for games, movies, and books.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Character Design 3D Modeling Digital Illustration

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How to create watercolor digital sticker pack in Procreate + free brush (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the art of crafting captivating digital sticker packs with our comprehensive course on Procreate. From mastering watercolor techniques to designing sellable artwork, this course will guide you through every step, providing a free brush pack to enhance your creations. Perfect for artists looking to monetize their skills and create unique digital content.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Graphic Design Watercolor Flowers

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Create a Hand-Drawn .GIF in Photoshop (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Transform your creativity into moving images! This course will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating charming, hand-drawn animated GIFs in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're aiming to enhance your blog's visual appeal or just want to craft the perfect reaction GIF, this class is for you. Discover how easy it can be to animate your own characters and lettering, from initial sketches to final exports.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Animation

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3D Modeling a Cartoon Head in Nomad Sculpt (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the art of 3D modeling with our '3D Modeling a Cartoon Head in Nomad Sculpt' course. Designed for beginners, this comprehensive guide will teach you how to use Nomad Sculpt on your iPad with an Apple Pencil (or compatible devices) to create captivating cartoon heads. Whether you're new to 3D sculpting or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a step-by-step approach to mastering the basics and unleashing your creativity.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

3D Modeling Sculpting Digital Illustration

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Design A Rocket Logo! Practice Your Logo Design Skills (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Elevate your logo design game by enrolling in 'Design A Rocket Logo! Practice Your Logo Design Skills'. This Skillshare class is designed for aspiring designers who want to create a captivating rocket-themed logo using Adobe Illustrator. You'll hone your vector skills, learn the intricacies of the shape builder tool, and explore flat design techniques while adding depth with highlights.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Graphic Design Adobe Illustrator Design Skills