Beginners guide to digital art - Tools and practices

0:00 Intro
0:26 Ipad Pro and Apple Pencil
2:32 Use an old PC or Mac
5:45 Choosing a tablet
9:07 Mindset for learning

If you're confused by all of the options available to you as a beginner artist looking to get into digital art, then this video is for you. Find out my number 1 setup recommendation after trying nearly EVERY different setup types. Keep your costs low and have fun!

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Intro song #1 = "Salgre" by Jimmy Fontanez
Intro song #2 = "Blue Moon" by JVNA

Games I've worked on -
Fortnite (Environment concept art)
Overwatch (Environment concept art + Sprays artwork)
League of Legends (Character design + Environment concept art, UI + Icons)
Diablo 3 (Character design + Environment concept art)
Hearthstone (Illustration)
Burning Crusade(Character design + Environment concept art)
Wrath of the Lich King (Character design + Environment concept art)
Indivisible (Environment concept art)
Final Fight Streetwise (Voice Acting + Character Design + World Design + Cutscene Direction + Co writer on script)
He Man GBA (Pixel Art)
Terminator 3 GBA (Art Direction + Pixel Art)
CannonBallers (Character + World design)
Ikeda: The Scrap Hunter (Programming + Art + Design)
Goblins and Gnomes (Concept Art)

Books available-
CreeD Re:Imaginary (2021) - 2 part Comic series
Twilight Monk - Return of the Ancients (2021) - Illustrated Novel
Twilight Monk Secrets of Kung Fulio (2020) - Illustrated Novel
Escape from Giants Crown (2019) - Illustrated Novella
World Of Twilight Monk Vol 1 (2019) Art Book
The Man and the Moonken (2019) - Illustrated Novella
The Beast of Tuksa (2018) - Illustrated Novella
Twilight Monk (2012) - 2 Graphic Novels
Nova Colony (2009) - 1 Graphic Novel
CreeD (1993-2007) - Comic Book Series
Ghost Rider (2000) - Comic Book Series
The Fuzz (1997) - Comic Book

[vikimagwaffeln]

Have I been drawing digital for 4 years now? Yes. *Am I still gonna watch this? Also yes.*

[axlemoo]

i’ve been doing digital art ever since i was a kid (im a teen now), but i never voluntarily learned anatomy, shading, or even tinkering the layers. my whole artist life revolved around observing and copying other artists’ techniques and style. overtime, it gets exhausting. i realized that i can’t improve from just observing and it was time to start learning. i am so grateful that i found you 2 months ago since i learned so many new things like thumbnail painting and basic poses. it’s my birthday tomorrow and i’ll be asking my mom to get me your box set of basic tutorials! i’m very excited to furthermore improve my skills as an artist because art truly makes me happy, from the process to the final result!

[weescamp]

Great advice.
One thing I would add, and this just my personal experience.
If you already draw on paper etc then there can be a huge disconnect when suddenly trying to draw on a pen tablet. I personally never got over this (35+ years of muscle memory is hard to unlearn) but everyone is different, don't be put off, keep trying and find what works for you and above all don't stop enjoying your art.

[chris_zanetti_manga_art]

*Just starting out my digital art journey (coming from traditional art). I ordered a Galaxy Tab S7 FE ... so excited to be on this journey!* 😃🎨✅

[nichols]

Thanks for being there for Past, present and future artists. Your vids are a great source of info and advice.

[tzujmr]

I have been watching your videos from 4-5years back and the video content quality has been consistent all these years .. 👍🏻 learning so much and being inspired. I've currently started doing digital painting and still very confused about the path I'm gonna be taking. Hope you will continue to make more inspiring videos and looking forward to it.

[_domfrancisco]

Thx Trent,

The “Mindset” list in this video is a list I needed. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[didi]

For those who want to draw on the ipad on a budget you have 2 options:
You either buy a refurbished or used model that is compatible with the apple pen
Or buy the ipad that costs around 400 something and is compatible with the 1st gen apple pen. Before buying an ipad double check the apple website to see what models work with 1st gen and what models work with the 2nd gen apple pen.

[epso]

I started with a 30$ non screen tablet with krita and switched to a huion kamvas 22 plus one week later.I also bought photoshop and I have to say it just motivates me much more to spend time with more expensive tools. Btw my art fundamentals didnt improve through the equipment

[SoupEmperor]

I am self-taught with using a mouse to make digital art because I was young and had no money for a tablet, and I honestly got pretty good at it, but holy hell the difference it made when I bought a $40 second-hand lowest tier Bamboo tablet. The change in quality and enjoyment I got from such a small device is insane. It's worth the investment even if it's just a hobby. You might think you won't use it that much but for me personally I started drawing much more often after getting it.

[Misterbluegreen]

Your work is so dope man like seriously

[ikarilovesblackcats]

Almost 4yrs on traditional art, now i want to learn digital art

[lorgarmor]

After watching your XP-Pen Artist 12 review a few years back, I decided to purchase it and I am totally happy with it. I did not even have to swap the pen tip yet (even though they sent several replacement tips with it, so I thought they would break fast). It is small but thus it fits perfectly on smaller desks in front of the monitor. Imo it is perfect for starters and hobbyists.
(The drivers act a bit weird from time to time though.)

[lidiapedraza]

Excellent video! You seem to be humble and honest. You got a follower here 👍🏼

[zorrak]

Also thank you for this I really want to start digital and this helps out a lot 😁 love what you upload and how honest you seem especially with stories and examples. Your videos helped me a lot. If you can make a video on lighting and shading or video on coloring. I like the way you explain. Thanks again for what you share

[miwiarts]

you couldn't have made this at a better time. thank you very much. ^^

[ta_theartiste]

I wouldn't say that I'm a beginner on digital art, but I won't say I'm a pro either. Like anybody, I'm learning new tips and tricks to help me improve my art as I progress. I started out small, surprisingly I began with a wacom 'Intuos', and then it was another company that I can't remember :P, until finally I purchased the XP-Pen 22. Money well spent, I use it for all my art needs to this day and I'm happy with it.
Trent, your advise comes in real handy when I'm at a stand-still with my artwork, you give me the motivation to keep going. PLUS your artwork is phenomenal ^_^

[feintxdd]

My whole life i never gave art a proper go because i thought you needed to just be born talented as both my parents are very good at art and i am definitely not... Only now did i realise that it just takes time and practise. Super excited to give it a good try now!

[TheClassiccinema]

To be honest, I am old school with drawing, and concept art started when I was 18 in the U.S. Army now at 55 I am doing digital art, a lot different but easy to erase mistakes still learning and still going back to the paper and pencil technique. I have started at the LA Film School In CA online for character design. but I like all of Trent's Videos the best tablet I have been using the Artist 12 Pro from XPen I use it for photo manipulation and other things on Photoshop and Illustrator. Thanks for the Videos Trent

[noahrandolph]

I have a Wacom one and I love it. Really mad at myself for not getting an iPad though I hate being stuck at the computer, although it helps me keep working on traditional which is my love.