Digital Art Creation Using Paint.NET teaches those brand-new to image editing how to use this free Widows-based image editor to create digital art
This video course provides step-by-step guidance in using Paint.NET to create raster illustrations using the available tools, as well as using Artistic Effects. After an overview of Paint.NET's drawing tools, shape tools, and effects, the course progresses into drawing simple illustrations and backgrounds, and then to applying oil painting, pastel, and pencil effects.
What You Will Learn
How to install BoltBait's Plugin pack, which will be necessary for some of the tutorials.
A general overview of the tools that will be used Paint.NET to create digital art.
How to draw a simple shamrock and ladybug from scratch.
How to draw a scenic sunset and a starry night from scratch.
How to draw a smartphone using one of the shapes (from BoltBait's Plugins Pack) and expanding on it.
How to use the Dream Effect to create a dreamy atmosphere, and the Ink Sketch Effect to turn a photo into a simulated ink sketch drawing.
How to use these effects to turn photos into simulated paintings and drawings.
Who This Video Is For
Windows-based PC users who require the ability to edit digital images without the ongoing cost of subscription-based software, or complex open-source software. This group includes art or photography instructors (especially those in schools systems with limited budgets), small business owners, casual photographers, aspiring graphic designers, or anyone requiring a solid, basic editing program.