Photoshop is one of the most popular and powerful programs for creating and processing bitmap images. It is very difficult and impossible to master without special training. If you are going to become a designer, you must learn how to paint in Photoshop. This is difficult, but possible. Where to start and how to proceed? Let's figure it out in order.
Necessary
Photoshop, tablet, drawing skills
Instructions
Step 1
To learn how to draw in Photoshop, you just need to be able to draw. Great if you have an art school or university behind you. Although it's easy enough to have a little talent, a few books on drawing and composition, and a desire to develop. First read the theory, practice on paper, get your hands on it. Having learned how to make sketches and turn them into paintings later, you can easily repeat all this using a computer. True, it is not very convenient to draw with a mouse. Therefore, you should purchase a tablet. It will give the impression that you are actually drawing with a pencil or brush. The hand will be in its usual position and you will be able to draw more accurately and beautifully.
Step 2
Now you can move on to learning Photoshop. It is necessary to become familiar with its basics, purpose, tools and capabilities before you try to draw something on the computer. Gradually you will learn more and more new things, learn to work with layers, use various effects and much more.
Step 3
There are several paths you can take. The first of these is face-to-face courses. Choose the courses that are right for you by carefully reviewing their program. If you are satisfied with the content and cost of training, feel free to sign up. Most likely, you will have to take more than one course. After all, no one will give out all the information at one time. Take the beginners course first, then you can take more advanced courses and even do more advanced study. After some time, you will notice that coursework will differ from each other in directions: Photoshop for a photographer will differ significantly from a Photoshop course for a designer. A big plus of this way of learning to draw in Photoshop is that teachers control you, help you, don't let you relax, support your aspiration.
Step 4
The second way is online courses. They are also paid. And they also differ from each other in the degree of complexity and in directions. The initial course is common for everyone. And then the differences will appear: drawing, design, modeling, retouching, animation, etc.
Step 5
The third option is suitable for the most strong-willed and organized people. If you are determined to learn how to paint in Photoshop but don't want to depend on anyone, take up self-study. There are many free and paid materials on the Internet that will help you achieve your goal as well as full-time courses. Many of these discs cost a lot of money and are video recordings of seminars, master classes, lessons or courses. Some of them can be downloaded for free on the Internet. The advantage of this type of training is that you will always have this material with you and at any time you can see the moment you need, repeat something, stop, consider. In addition, you can plan your study schedule yourself and practice at a convenient time.
