How to Make DIGITAL ART on a Computer (For Beginners)

This is a guide for artists who are completely new to making art digital and want to know the basics of what's required to quickly get started making art on a computer or mobile device. I'll share the tools you'll need and I'll answer some commonly asked questions you may have about how to make digital art.

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[YumeDokiDoki]

everytime you say "and fortunately for you" its sounds like "unfortunately for you" XD

[marjoriedelosreyes]

my brother gave me his old graphics tablet. i'm so excited!!!

[GrantSmithTV]

Wow, I can see how much time you put into editing this, thanks - well done.

[bromastic]

ARE YOU SAYING "AND FORTUNATELY" OR "UNFORTUNATELY"?

[fgdx]

Aaron : "not everyone can afford a drawing tablet."

Huion : "see, this is we're your WRONG!"

[filippahougaard]

I have been thinking a lot lately about starting digital art and this video really got me motivated and it was extremely helpfull!

[stylecauldron]

damn, this video is so well put together 👏🏽

[shyvert]

i use my finger to draw and i think its a few steps up from the rock

[ArtOfTyTy]

Dude, you are awesome!

I dabbled in digital art a few years ago but never had the time to fully go through with it. Now I have more free time I'm looking to explore it some more and your videos are a big help.

[anya]

Why so many thumbs down? This video is just what I needed - being a beginner to all this. Speaks clearly, no stupid loud annoying music. Thanks! :)

[bennidorfman]

*"Windows or Mac operating system required"*



*Coughs in linux*

[lyndahaight]

I am new to digital art but have loads of ideas in my head. I thank you so much for your explicit explanation of each part of a digital art tablet. I wondered why the screen on the tablet didn't light up, I thought I had purchased a dud! After viewing this video I realized that it does not and that it's display is on the computer screen itself. Thank you so much Aaron I will definitely follow your other videos!

[saltypumpkin]

Fire Alpaca is AMAZING for drawing with a mouse! You can set the pen correction higher and it will almost look like it was made with a tablet (no pen pressure though). I've honestly gotten so much better at drawing with a mouse that even the idea of getting a tablet and starting over with coordination feels impossible.

[guidc]

People who complain it's expensive have never tried watercolor...

[framerw]

Even though this is a older video, it's still totally relevant. Aaron, you are the King! Thank you for doing these videos.

[Elnis]

Great video! Not only does the advice seem very good, but it also has a light and positive tone that says: "hey, it's not so hard, just go for it" - which is really helpful after watching a lot of videos on the subject. Thanks, dude!

[ABIXWEEZY]

I was today years old when i relized the plural noun for stylus is styli not styluses 😂💀

[eionec]

i bought my own tablet today, and a few days before i bought them i watched this video. its very useful

[ramblingsadrift]

Overwhelmed at the precision and clarity of your videos, this is only the second one viewed. For years I've been reluctant to engage in this art form but my ho train layout demands some detailed scaled down signage as well as images. I have an older Corel program and a laptop too new to accept it. Some software research should set my projects in motion and thanks to your no frills straight to the point videos ...THANKS.

[kimodonnell]

Thanks for putting this together Aaron! Love the fact that you put so much work into the prep so you could fit a stack of useful information into such a short video. Even though I'm not planning to become a Digital Artist I found it extremely helpful for a beginner in Graphic Design. Keep up the great work - so good to see a talented Artist making a living from what you love :)