Question

What are some things a beginner should know before starting digital art?

Answer 1

i would start to trace and when ur at an expert level remove the tracer thats all i can say

Answer 2

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @DumbFounded
i would start to trace and when ur at an expert level remove the tracer thats all i can say
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
Thank you for the advice!

Answer 3

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @XMarbleSkullX
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @DumbFounded
i would start to trace and when ur at an expert level remove the tracer thats all i can say
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
Thank you for the advice!
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
np

Answer 4

- when you're doing your lineart, stick with strong, confident, smooth lines instead of a bunch of small shaky ones. if you're having trouble getting a long line to be smooth, try zooming in on the canvas

- name/merge/folder your layers as you go so you don't have a bunch of layers named Layer 1 2 3 4 5 and having to check them one at a time to see what they are. on that note: check what layer you're on so you don't draw on the wrong layer

- don't get hung up on specific programs/brushes/settings, etc. digital art like any other art form is much more about technique and practice than it is about tools

- pen stabilization is your best friend

- don't use dodge/burn to shade or highlight, pick colors manually and take your lighting/background into consideration

- save often (!!!)

that's all I can really think of off the top of my head rn

Answer 5

hace an idea

Answer 6

have