Digital Painting for Beginners - Brushwork and Color

Full course at proko.com/medsmap
Eating apples is great, but so is painting them and doing so offers many benefits for the digital artist! In this lesson you’ll learn about brushwork, brush economy, values, blending, and more from ‪@AhmedAldoori‬ These are digital painting-specific tips and tricks that can be used in practically any digital art software to help you improve your skills. You can continue learning more about digital painting by checking out his course on proko.com.
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CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Ahmed Aldoori (ahmedaldoori.com/)
Editing - Ahmed Aldoori
Additional Edits - Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh )
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Additional music by Epidemic Sound

[@ProkoTV]

If you’re interested in learning more digital painting techniques like the ones demonstrated by Ahmed in this video, head over to proko.com/medsmap

[@AhmedAldoori]

Thanks for having me!

[@ProkoTV]

It's a joy to have you around! You keep Kristian safe while he's over there with you, okay? 🤐 Don't tell him but we've restocked our Nerf guns while he was away and we're READY for when he gets back.

[@pb5335]

For artists starting or think of starting this tutorial: DO IT. Try to follow along as closely as possible, this gave me a TON of insight when painting and it really helps on your own art. Lovely tutorial!

[@emaginenations]

Finished the course earlier this year and have to say it was one of the best learning experiences I had in art. It's structured really well and every lesson has assignments that really hammer down the lessons so the knowledge doesn't just disappear into the void. Everything is explained really well and very often in different ways, showing different approaches to archive the goal. Plus I really think that besides the theoretical knowledge you internalize a great mindset during the course to loosen up, play with the different subjects and not be afraid of mistakes. Definitely recommend this course for people who wanna learn painting and portraiture, it's absolutely worth it!

[@AhmedAldoori]

Thanks Emily!!

[@calebcampbell5951]

I love ahmed but, I have never gotten the sense that he's really a good teacher. I repeat, I love him and love his videos, but I usually watch his vids just to watch him draw, rather than learn from him. I don't consider him to be in the same category as, for example, Proko. IME his tutorials seem to be very broad and nebulous, no clear cut plan and way to avoid mistakes that tend to occur from it, or detailed exercises with a focus and all the pitfalls of it WITH a detailed guide on how to do it. He's done a bit of all of that but I am typically not impressed with it for one reason or another (his instruction, not artwork). His tutorials really remind me of the "Draw the rest of the fcking owl" memes, although he does offer good advice for sure. But his instruction seems to be tailored towards people who already can draw well and just want advice to mix things up or something. Anyway, I didn't want to bash him I just am wondering specifically, how is his actual course like with this^^^ in mind? How would you compare to Proko (or new master's academy if you're familiar)? The "before and after" photos on the website look super misleading (halfassed sketches vs full on illustrations) and I haven't heard much about the course itsself from other people

[@jaceyking5015]

@@calebcampbell5951 I know this reply is months after your question, but for me the reason I like this course are 1) the easy-to-understand concepts that Ahmed offers (which are probably similar to his videos but I primarily look at the proko content) that my monkey brain can understand, and I've utilized them in pieces so that's great. 2) I like the structure of having a class that will show you how far you've progressed into the course. I know that's a little thing, but for some reason I have a hard time just navigating my way through youtube videos, even with a playlist, so having it more structured and laid out and being able to check my progress into the course is nice. And 3), and I'd say this is the most important for me, Ahmed gives you lots of assignments. Proko does as well, but other teachers on the proko website, and even other art websites, don't give you assignments. Aaron Blaise, for example. I love Aaron and he explains concepts well, I've bought lots of his courses, but he doesn't give any homework. He gives you the info and then basically just lets you play around with what he's taught and figure out the applications on your own. Unfortunately, I don't learn well that way, I like actual assignments. So the fact that Ahmed gives you lots of real assignments is awesome in my book. That being said, I understand if his course isn't necessarily for everyone. But for me at least, and even though I have an art degree I'd still consider myself to be beginner/intermediate level, it's helped me quite a bit already. Both understanding digital and other concepts. Not something that I needed to have a mastery of before starting his course. He doesn't really point a lot of it out per se, it's kind of a "wax on, wax off" you realize you've learned something after the fact just from doing the assignments. Which might not work for everyone. It really helps my monkey brained way of learning though.

[@charmiisan]

Any one that is familiar with Ahmed and his work, are also familiar with his teaching style! Med’s Map has to be one of the most clear and concise digital painting courses I’ve taken in a long time. No matter your experience in digital painting, there is ALWAYS something you can take away from this. The videos are just long enough to keep you engaged and focused and the assignments help solidify what you’ve just learned. I think the most rewarding part is that you see the progress! I know it isn’t always about getting from point A to point B…BUT I’ve notice a change in the span of 3-4 months and it’s actually insane! Of course you will always get out what you put in and this is a course thats meant for people who are willing and serious about learning! As someone who still frequents Med’s Map, I can assure you it’s worth the investment!

[@MasterHKS]

This tutorial is PERFECT, i always wondered how some digital artist do that traditional painting style (like WLOP) for example, this tutorial helped me so much understanding brushwork, i even noticed techniques (like the lost edges and removing detail on purpose) that i can see on other artist pieces. Also this are really good fundamentals if you are a beginner, he teched light, form, points of focus, composition, contrast, color, values and brushwork, all packed in one video

[@elii7757]

Every Ahmed aldoori tutorial that I've watched, has ACTUALLY helped improve...watched this one and now my digital painting has drastically changed for the better.

[@catherinele2260]

HOLY shiba- i was like "lol look at this L red circle with some dark and light lines on it" and a few strokes later it looks like a friggin legit apple-- friggin sorcery very cool. i love how stylized it looks!

[@cooldotamen]

This preview even after closing the video leaves me with more than just a preview and it felt i've learned like 5 courses in a 30 minute video! I'm applying the concepts thought on this preview just as i'm practicing and I'm enjoying it! Seeing the comments too that they vouch for this course makes me wanna save up for this course!

[@johnalberse5824]

I'm about halfway through this course. If you put in the effort with the assignments and take your time, you will improve by leaps and bounds. It's really the best resource I've found for learning art.

[@gemboj99]

This is the best digital painting tutorial I've ever watched. Before, I had no idea how to even aproach digitial drawing, even though I'm not that bad with more traditional drawing techniques. After this I feel like I finally understand how does it work and I'm able to produce some nice paintings. Many thanks to you.

[@Wrennedraws101]

Med's course is amazing, especially if you're trying to self-teach. His lessons build upon the fundamentals in a very intuitive way, managing to be comprehensive but not overwhelming. I can credit this course - and the awesome community around it - with helping my skills grow to an incredible degree in the last year. If you’re a self-taught artist looking to fill the gaps in your knowledge, I absolutely recommend Med’s Map!

[@AhmedAldoori]

Thank you for sharing! 🍄 ✨

[@shadowgoethe]

I consider myself an intermediate artist. I know line work, volume, lighting, shadows, color and rendering to a good degree. But I always hated that I could paint IRL but never learned digital painting. After seeing this lil preview I think I can finally learn to make digital art without lines! I'll definitely be signing up for your course!!!

[@AhmedAldoori]

Welcome aboard!

[@jessejayjones]

Such a great explanation of painting techniques that actually gives an interesting result, as opposed to just trying to recreate a photo! Would love to take this whole course at some point! ❤

[@JohnnyMagic13]

This video makes me want to paint, just this video gave me so many reasons on why my art looked wonky but it also told me what to do better, I can't even imagine how informative the course is

[@andrewestey2088]

Man I wish I knew this stuff 6+ years ago when I first picked up a drawing tablet. These concepts are super basic to me now but it took painstaking trial and error to get there. Like layer masks!? Hah what kind of black magic. Great work providing quality tutorials for any budding artist to access

[@ahmedshakib3883]

Ahmed is not just a fantastic artist but a great teacher.

[@octonolite_0]

Ahmed is a great teacher. I appreciate how he doesn't just tell you what to do next, but explains the theory every step of the way.

[@AhmedAldoori]

Thanks!

[@ericanthonyj]

when the master speaks, i listen

[@wevidahwabbit]

Ahmed is such a great teacher and wonderful person who's been encouraging me when I had no faith in my art QwQ not long after I finished Med's Map I got a contract job as a character designer/ illustrator!! Don't hesitate to join the FUN journey to level up! It's such a steal for all the nuggets he generously shared in there! And he just added more content for free what???!! The community is really nice too if you feel lonely and at loss doing art!

[@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa]

Hey congrats on your gig!!

[@wevidahwabbit]

@@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa Thank you! :D

[@odin8352]

I'm so happy that he finally joined Proko.

[@fauxshowyo]

Ahmed is what I would consider a modern master, both in concept art and illustration. Will probably finally take this course soon.

[@saynaabedkhojasteh6758]

one of the most helpful tutorials I've ever watched thank you for sharing it

[@wubblin]

super helpful vid, ur voice is relaxing and the guide was very informative!

[@Karrdeh]

Fantastic Med!

[@michaelgunawardena9558]

Incredible lesson thank you!

[@keepperspective]

Man, I just bought the other Proko Digital course… now I need this one!

[@victoristratevmi]

Simple and very insightful . Great great stuff !

[@artgeometrix6346]

Such a helpful video. Great stuff! Really appreciate the content

[@katerinavierrae8040]

Thank you for this lesson, very detailed and easy to understand explanation

[@biancaesteban1652]

I learned more in this quick tutorial than I did teaching myself for years.

[@matthewcaire5387]

This was a great tutorial , I'll be taking the course soon!

[@raraku5722]

Oh, wow. I just recently found the channel aftet finding some vids. And this new vid will really help

[@maxds5704]

Holy **** ! I understand ! let's take this course

[@Meoshieart]

Thank you so much for your video!! ❤️

[@lucasrodrigues1670]

The med’s map boost my paint skills and show me the way to study more and get better without an artschool. With an unique approache in paint topics and exercises. I’m so grateful for Med and all the content. Love you Med! ❤️

[@AhmedAldoori]

I appreciate it Lucas!

[@gillesdhoker2719]

Thank you for this! Well explaned, now I'm looking for an apple to paint 🙂

[@Chinornor]

9:27 " Right there, we are almost done" 😁 I love this guy, he makes me feel confident.

[@ProkoTV]

The hands up got me haha

[@Chinornor]

@@ProkoTV honestly

[@phyynproductions]

just when i got competent in my line art color always ruins it, thanks for being such a help!

[@JesusIsKing144]

This painting went from simplistic to AMAZING in the matter of seconds

[@mitra6084]

That was so helpful thank a lot!!♥️

[@SilentTrip]

this is a genius lesson that teaches most fundamentals skills

[@clannadlover12]

Amazing amazing lesson. I followed along and gained some valuable tips

[@kevabWTF]

This alone is already such great information, gotta get the course at some point lol. Thanks for all A h med

[@a_rtistiek]

Amazing!

[@rtaber3065]

I like your teaching style. Saved this and the full course link to sign up in the near future. Thanks!

[@AhmedAldoori]

Glad to hear it, thank you!

[@carolinesilva6979]

I love this side of KZbin

[@RonnieNimer]

Amazing! Gonna try this practice method:3

[@uncleatelier8495]

Wow, you're amazing with your graphics ~~^^💚💚😊😊🎷🎷

[@dalazyartist]

This was soooo insightful🤍🔥😭💯

[@titan333]

Amazing. Thanks bro

[@ikuma021]

As a beginner, I really want this video can become a whole series about digital painting. Nice video btw!!!

[@ProkoTV]

This is one lesson from Ahmed's full course that's out now on Proko. Thanks for liking it!

[@WhoBlah21]

I have to try this out when I get a new tablet

[@rhandyajoe]

amazing brother

[@ember1794]

Very cool ❤❤

[@lefthandstory1280]

Nice job keep sharing friend😃.

[@seansolorin8374]

just wow...

[@PCBOX-cs8zv]

ahmed aldoooooooooooooooooriiiiiiiii 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thnx proko

[@diegolx_4168]

es increíble!saludos desde Venezuela

[@MattPin]

The timing for this could not have been more perfect as I just got a tablet, thank you!

[@ProkoTV]

That's awesome! What did you get?

[@MattPin]

@@ProkoTV Samsung S6 lite.

[@hembramartspaintingbahora28]

Nice sir👍👍👍

[@memoriclouds]

Thank you so much for this guide, I followed along and the end result actually turned out great! I might follow this course in the future, but for now I have 2 questions: How do you turn the same brush into it's eraser? (bristle brush in this case)? And what is the mixer brush? ps I am currently using Krita, any help would be appreciated.

[@lune5289]

Thx a lot

[@irinavyrikova8498]

so damn coooool!!!!!!

[@lilvirgin]

what a boss

[@ariesaries101]

Nice

[@Spork357]

Im not new to drawing by any means, but i recently bought a wacom tablet for digital art. Ive been trying to do what i always do but i just cant seem to get the hang of it. Even following this explanation (which is very well explained), I find myself struggling with making it look muddy or not having hard edges between each color. I also tried chabging up the brushes but I cant find one online like this. If anyone has any tips please let me know.

[@shishi_anne]

Just saw the title and great timing just what I need cause I feel so lost!

[@Icantdothisanymoreplskillme]

SAMEEE!!!

[@ProkoTV]

You've got this!

[@melon0637]

Wth i was literally struggling with my colours a moment ago, how timely

[@LucasSweden]

Esses dois fazem um ótimo trabalho, amo assistir parcerias, é muito interessante e legal

[@ewertonyago6843]

De fato, e o ahmed é simplesmente um monstro na pintura, já perdi as contas de quantos vídeos dele eu já assisti

[@heskan]

who would have thought that the basics of brushwork and color are in fact things that you have to learn and not just instincively known by any artist but me...

[@petejackson3215]

17:14 can someone elaborate this part for me? you clipping mask the line art layer to the blending layer but then merge the 2 layers right away?

[@KristianNeeTV]

Ahmed is the best!

[@AhmedAldoori]

Nice profile pic

[@ProkoTV]

Get back to work!

[@poilapan]

Q: At 5:27, it's mentioned that the photo/artwork shouldn't be cropped top tightly or it'll create tension (unless intended). So that brings up the question of whether during the process of picking reference material, would it make sense to learn up photography framing fundamentals before digital painting, so that the process of learning digital learning will be much smoother? (I picked up graphic design before taking a refresher on digital painting, which was why I'm asking this :))

[@CrayfishDesign]

You can technically learn the framing by doing the painting. You don't have to do a carbon copy of the reference. If you found something that is not cropped well or photographed well, why would you paint it anyway right?

[@AhmedAldoori]

Hey that sounds like a great idea! I’m planning a new course for environments, and I’ll be talking about photography/cinematography a lot.

[@fritzzy_crak]

I'm really sad because i'm really trying to learn painting but i just can't, i don't know if it's my brushes or just i don't understand it but it just.. Doesn't look right ! and i'm using clip studio paint, i may try again with another brush but the result is just bad it's muddy and it's not well shaded

[@venice7493]

This course will probably help a ton but sadly it's way too expensive for me (of course the cost is reasonable tho),gonna try to make the most of this video!

[@ProkoTV]

Hope it helps! Do what you can with free resources and we'll keep trying to give you more of them here.

[@grand-dadmiral]

Ayuh when's the brush pack gonna be uploaded I wanna cop that fr

[@seanramsey]

The brushes are in the first lesson of the premium course here! www.proko.com/course-lesson/watch-this-first/downloads

[@Icantdothisanymoreplskillme]

Me: *starts off fine* *getting confident* *really proud* *still going strong* *starts needing to pause a lot and rewind* *struggling* *losing confidence* *starts crying* *gives up and closes video* And that's why I can never finish drawings.

[@AhmedAldoori]

You can do it!!

[@ProkoTV]

You've got this! Knowing when to rewind and really nail the steps is good!

[@LucasSweden]

Don't give up and be patient with yourself, sometimes we have to breathe and come back to mind that it's a process, that you can get through this phase of anxiety :)

[@Icantdothisanymoreplskillme]

You guys are so nice 😭😭😭 i'll keep trying thanks

[@kirkpatrickfrias5726]

Hi, please, what kind did you use digital software weare ! Thank you!

[@ProkoTV]

Ahmed is using Photoshop here

[@MintyCow101]

this is great but i don't have photoshop, too expensive :( i use paint tool sai, not sure how to get the brushes i need though.

[@pinguino4219]

Can someone explain to me why do you make the brush stroke at 10:03 ? I don't get it, It makes the painting look better, but looking at the reference I can't see shadow there but light. Is it an artistic decision or am I blind?

[@MFDOOOOM]

You might be blind there's a bunch of shadow where the stem is

[@TheCovenant2]

I still regret I chose to learn guitar and stuff when I was 16/17 Wish I wouldve chosen drawing and painting x.x now I'm 30 and want to start but damn, i am so.. demotivated cuz I started this late and it'll prolly take me 10yrs to be slightly decent at it x.x Not is it as much fun like doing music-stuff.. but you can actually earn money with that, a point I surely wont reach anymore xD

[@ProkoTV]

Both are great creative paths! With some hard work, you can't make great art in no time. Check back in the comments when you're making some things you like enough to share!

[@eIValedor]

You are never too late to do the stuff you like, brother, i am also 30 y/o. Don't do it for money, do it for love and never give up!

[@GatoeSapato1]

Any kind soul knows where i can download brushes similar to those?

[@WhisDraws]

just searh ahmed aldoori 2020 brush pack,its free on gumroad

[@lightfoxZZ]

I am extremely interested, but the bad sound quality is more than I can bear x.x

[@iamanillustrator3137]

can i download the brushes somewhere

[@ProkoTV]

The brushes he uses are included in his course

[@Shadow-King-]

What app are you using? Is this one of the adobe products?

[@ProkoTV]

Ahmed's working in Adobe Photoshop in this lesson. But! His course features instruction and downloadable tools that work for several art apps like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint.

[@rednaxela7875]

Thank you but I need brushes

[@9_aeklo07]

Bro,what program are you using?

[@ProkoTV]

Ahmed's using Photoshop here. His course includes information and tools for Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint and Procreate, though. Hope that helps!

[@daydreamer1157]

Guys, i kinda need help. Im 15 and its my dream to become an artist (comic and animator and illustrator) and i have to do subject choices this year for next year and stuff for uni but im a bit conflicted on what i should choose. Should i specialize in art and go to art uni or just become and accountant for the money? I don't wanna waste my parents money :((((

[@ProkoTV]

That's a hard choice! even if you go down the path of being an accountant, you an still do art in your spare time and even be really successful at it. The incredibly successful mangaka Junji Ito was a dental technician before getting to do manga full time! Good luck!

[@faridafataliyeva8056]

brush name pls

[@ProkoTV]

The brush he's using here is one that he includes with his courses. You can fid out more at www.proko.com/medsmap

[@literallynoonecaresatall]

I think i chose the wrong brush for this😅 not working at all

[@puyatnascientist1555]

Imagine receiving a heart from proko

[@socratesthecabdriver]

🙏🌊🔱🌪🌪🌪

[@missseaweed2462]

"If you can paint it slowly, you can paint it quickly," Hello? TwoSet? I caught him. ... Yeah, over on Proko.

[@Baxlyshst]

Кстати хочу спидпейнт связанный с Новым годом и русами воющими против ящеров ,которые будут кататься на ти Рекса

[@knotafurry591]

Beep boop beep

[@jeanmerejo1046]

First comment

[@sweeyanart5670]

Prokos comment was first lmaoooo

[@jessicaraven9367]

Noooooo

[@Joeyelley]

What to do when you're too broke to afford apple pencil so your stylus doest have pressure sensitivity? 😅😅

[@ProkoTV]

That's a hard one! You can still get a tapered start to your line with the pressure settings but you still won't be able to control the size besides it being a little thinner at the start.

[@mrcheckers2523]

why am i so bad at this

[@Anivia92]

I dont't think i have the right brushes for this. all mine just look like blobs....