Ctrl+Paint – Digital Realism Starter Kit

Once you’re comfortable with the basics of digital painting, adding detail is the next step. In this pursuit, photographic elements are a powerful tool – but they’re not a magic bullet.  One hallmark of beginner work is the sloppy use of photo-detail, carelessly stacked on top of brush strokes.  This collection takes a different approach.  By breaking the challenge down into distinct tools, I demonstrate a methodical approach for layering detail into your paintings.  Starting slow, with exercises and drills, these videos aim to de-mystify the process of digital surface detail.