As a self-taught digital artist, there were a lot of things I had to figure out on my own. It took a lot of trial and error to get where I am now, and I always wished I had some sort of guidance when I first started. So I wanted to share what I’ve learned throughout the years to those who are just starting their digital art journey.
Here are some things I wish I knew when I started digital art.
How many free resources are out there
Contrary to popular belief, digital art doesn’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of free resources available for you to use. Here are some of my favorites:
Pose references
Drawing programs
· Inkscape
Inspiration
· Unsplash
· Coolors
Draw BAD
Don’t be afraid of making “bad ” art. The more you do it, the less you’ll worry about every piece having to be perfect. It’s far more important to simply create than stressing about only making perfect works of art.
Expensive products do not equal better art
You don’t need expensive programs or tablets to be good at digital art. A good artist can use any products to create amazing art, it doesn’t matter if it’s a free program or a top-of-the-line tablet. Don’t let people tell you that buying that program will instantly make you a better artist, only hard work and practice will do that.
Draw for yourself, not what social media wants
You could spend hours trying to decipher what kind of art is going to trend on social media, but if you’re not getting satisfaction out of creating art then what’s the point? Draw what makes you happy, because when you’re happy it shows in your work.
As a beginner digital artist, I know it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. You never truly stop learning as an artist, you constantly evolve your skills and your style. Just know that it will take time to learn the medium and as the old adage says: practice makes perfect.
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