Digital Art Resources
Dive into digital art with our curated starter kit of resources for beginner digital artists. Access free video tutorials, livestreams, and informative blogs to jumpstart your digital art journey!
🌱 GETTING STARTED IN DIGITAL ART
New to digital art? Here are some FREE video tutorials and top recommendations for software and hardware!
FREE Digital Art Programs:
MediBang Paint Pro - great for beginners
Krita - ideal for animation students
PAID Digital Art Programs:
Clip Studio Paint - most features for value
Photoshop - what most professionals use
Procreate - iPad only, professional quality
FREE Digital Art Tutorial:
Preview a sample of our teaching style in this step by step digital art tutorial for beginners in Medibang Paint!
Recommended Hardware:
Don't start your art journey alone!
Connect with students and artists to share your interests in digital art & more!
🔴 MEDIBANG LIVESTREAMS
Winged Canvas Livestreams
Watch our past livestreams using the free digital art software, Medibang, so anyone can follow along and draw!
Tune in to our weekly livestreams!
We go live every Friday at 4pm EST/EDT and take suggestions from viewers!
▶️ DIGITAL ART TUTORIALS
Digital Art Tutorials
This playlist includes the best digital art tutorials from our YouTube channel featuring artwork and tips from our artist instructors.
Enjoy learning through videos?
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new art tutorial videos every week!
💡 TIPS FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS
Digital art tips and recommendations from experienced digital artists!
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🤓 DIGITAL ART PROGRAMS
Choose from digital art classes offered all year round plus Digital Art Camp during spring and summer!
Beginner Digital Art 7+
Learn fundamental digital art skills, create backgrounds, characters, realistic objects and more!
Digital Art Foundations 9+
Step by step learning and theme-based digital projects for students with some prior art experience.
Advanced Digital Art 12+
Advanced techniques in digital painting and illustration projects for teens and adults.
Digital Art Camp 9+
Learn digital art fundamentals and skills for beginner to intermediate!
🎓 MENTORS SPECIALIZING IN DIGITAL ART
Work on your own personal projects or portfolio pieces with the expert help of digital art instructors.
Mentorship with Jessie
Cartooning, Comics, Digital Illustration
Design comics and compelling characters while learning visual storytelling through illustration, like what peaks our interest and curiosity! Learn more about Jessie Chang.
Mentorship with Yeri
Animation, Digital Painting, Background Art
Feed your passion for animation, learn digital painting techniques or get expert advice on building an animation portfolio. Learn more about Yeri Sa.
Mentorship with Alyssa
Anime, Character Art, 3D Modelling
Do you love designing characters, drawing anime, or bringing your characters to life? Learn anime art and digital rendering! Learn more about Alyssa Wongso.