illustrator,joohyungseo Details
Intro
Want Painterly Depth in Digital Art?
Ever feel like your digital illustrations look overly sterile, artificial, and devoid of the organic warmth found in classic fine art?
Many creators assume achieving a tactile, painterly aesthetic requires purchasing expensive specialized brush packs. In this course, you'll discover that authentic traditional emulation isn't about fancy tools, but mastering core traditional techniques digitally.
This class bridges the gap between traditional fine art principles and modern digital workflows. You'll explore fundamental color relativity, strategic markmaking, and texture composition, such as applying the 60:30:10 color rule to guide the viewer's eye.
By walking methodically through emulating watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, and opaque oil paints using default software brushes, you'll build a versatile, repeatable process to craft rich, emotionally evocative digital illustrations.
This class bridges the gap between traditional fine art principles and modern digital workflows. You'll explore fundamental color relativity, strategic markmaking, and texture composition, such as applying the 60:30:10 color rule to guide the viewer's eye.
By walking methodically through emulating watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, and opaque oil paints using default software brushes, you'll build a versatile, repeatable process to craft rich, emotionally evocative digital illustrations.
Class Perks
Special Gift from Joohyung Seo
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Procreate Brush Customization Guide -
Class Slides -
Bonus Speed Painting Demo -
High Resolution File of the Final Illustration Created for the Class
Class Material Details
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Class Slides- Covers key concepts, techniques, and visual references from the class
- Review Joohyung’s explanations and painting principles after each lesson
- Provided as a PDF file -
Bonus Speed Painting Demo- Around 15 minute bonus video of Joohyung’s painting process
- Follow the painting workflow from start to finish in a condensed demo
- Provided as an MP4 video -
Procreate Brush Customization Guide- Includes Joohyung’s commonly used Procreate default brushes
- Learn the brush settings and customizations used in his painting workflow
- Provided as a PDF guide
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Anyone Feeling Really Lost with Color and Texture
Color and texture can be very disorienting topics. In this class I go over basic color theories as well as strategies like the 60:30:10 rule to make the coloring process less intimidating for anyone who is overwhelmed with color and texture use.
Artists Looking for New Digital Painting Styles
For advanced painters looking for new techniques and styles, this class offers a unique perspective on digital painting that advanced artists will find resourceful.
Artists with Traditional Painting Backgrounds Looking to Transfer to Digital Art
Anyone looking to create traditional textures via digital programs will find the transfer of traditional method into digital programs very intuitive and would be happy to discover the way they have painted originally can be done digitally as well.
Expert Illustrator Joohyung Seo's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
The defining strength of this course lies in its revolutionary approach to digital tools: true traditional texture comes from medium behavior, not software complexity.
Rather than relying on hyper-specific brushes, Joohyung teaches you the fundamental physics and layering logic of classic media like oils and watercolors.
You'll learn to manipulate standard default brushes on any program, turning basic digital strokes into rich, tactile surfaces brimming with authentic painterly depth and organic charm.
Furthermore, this course empowers you to embrace intentional imperfections, like soft color bleeding, dry brushing, and organic smudges, to infuse your digital art with genuine humanness.
he techniques taught are completely software-agnostic and fully customizable, allowing both beginners and experienced painters to integrate traditional concepts into their existing workflows. You'll gain the artistic freedom to develop a signature painterly style that stands out across games, album covers, and editorial art.
Get Ready for the Real-World
15 Class Exercises
Part 1. Color Theory & Atmospheric Color Composition
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Geometric Form Coloring Exercises Using Different Color Schemes
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Atmospheric Perspective Color Sketches -
Simple Color Thumbnails Using the 60:30:10 Rule -
Color Relativity Studies with Geometric Forms
Part 2. Texture Application & Compositional Rhythm
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Composing Using Texture -
Creating Simple Color Thumbnails -
Color Thumbnail -
Edge Control and Mixed Media Techniques
Part 3. Digital Simulation of Traditional Media
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Photo Study with Pencil and Pastel Brushwork -
Photo Study with Watercolor Brushwork -
Photo Study with Opaque Paint Brushwork -
Photo Study with Mixed Media Brushwork
Part 4. Complete Painting Process & Final Illustration
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Reinforcing Value and Color Hierarchy
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Color Correction, Layer Repair, and Adjustments -
Render Pass Using Final Polish Checklist
Final Product Example
Original Character Illustration
Original character illustration with background elements using digital mixed media techniques covered in the class
Highlights
Class Highlights
Colors and Textures
Colors and textures are beasts of their own to tackle when it comes to painting. Learn how to use colors and textures strategically to create vibrant and compelling paintings.
Understanding Digital Brushes
Understanding how digital brushes inherently work is absolutely crucial in order to create realistic textures. Learn how they work, their limitations, and how to break free from those limitations to create paintings with a traditional look.
"Traditional Mixed Media" Approach
Learn how different traditional media work, and how to simulate their textures digitally. Stack textures using this technique to create rich, vibrant paintings.
