Digital Painting Techniques: Practical Techniques of Digital Art Masters
Digital Painting Techniques is a practical digital art reference in PDF format. Compiled by the 3DTotal team, it brings together tutorials from credited digital artists and is available as an instant download.
This first-edition volume covers a broad range of digital painting subjects, from custom brushes and speed painting to creatures, environments, science fiction, fantasy, and complete projects.
The digital book is intended for hobbyists, professionals, and readers developing their digital painting skills through artist-led tutorials and project examples.
Book Overview
Digital Painting Techniques: Practical Techniques of Digital Art Masters presents a cross-section of digital painting methods and subjects. The book is credited to 3DTotal.com (Firm) and was compiled by Tom Greenway, Lynette Clee, Chris Perrins, Richard Tilbury, and Matthew Lewis.
Its eight chapters move from brush creation and rapid studies to matte painting, creature and human subjects, environments, science fiction and fantasy, and complete image projects. A gallery and details about selected free companion resources are also included.
Category: Art
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Custom brush creation using ink, water, salt experiments, animal textures, skin studies, and Photoshop techniques.
- Speed-painting subjects including storms, fires, mechanical machines, alien balloons, ships, and deserted cities.
- Matte-painting approaches for scenes such as “Renaissance,” “Finding Unknown Kadath,” seasonal changes, fire, and smoke.
- Creature and human studies covering concept design, fur, animal eyes, hair, lips, portraits, realistic skin, faces, and eyes.
- Environment tutorials focused on sandstorms, twisters, rainstorms, snowstorms, heat waves, cityscapes, and water surfaces.
- Science fiction and fantasy projects involving armor, planets, starfields, and “Pier Duty.”
- Complete projects, including “Funfair,” creating a 2D image from scratch, and “Keep A Sharp Eye,” followed by a gallery.
Why This Book Matters
This volume documents the growing use of digital painting across creative industries and among hobbyists and professionals. Its tutorials show varied approaches, from impressionistic speed painting to precise custom-brush workflows.
The book also presents digital painting as a medium that supports experimentation, efficient workflows, faster production, and easier sharing. Selected tutorials are accompanied by information about free resources supplied by participating artists.
Book Details
| Author | 3DTotal.com (Firm) |
|---|---|
| Compiled By | Tom Greenway, Lynette Clee, Chris Perrins, Richard Tilbury, Matthew Lewis |
| Title | Digital Painting Techniques: Practical Techniques of Digital Art Masters |
| Series | Digital Art Masters Collection, Volume 1 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Publication Date | 2009 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
| Imprint | Focal Press |
| Publication Locations | Amsterdam, Boston, Heidelberg, London, New York, Oxford, Paris, San Diego, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo |
| Publisher Addresses | Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, UK; 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-240-52174-9 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 2009931733 |
| British Library Classification | 776-dc22 |
| Subject Classification | Digital art |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2009, 3DTotal.com |
| Printed And Bound | China |
| Format | |
| File Size | 31.6 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 33104084 |
| Pages | 289 |
| Language | English |
| File Name | Digital Art Masters Vol.1.pdf |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical shipping is provided. Access is available after purchase through the download provided by the marketplace.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps that support PDF files. Device features may vary by application.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with the PDF provided as an instant digital download.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF, and there is no physical shipping.
Which devices support the file?
You can use compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, or PDF reading apps.
Download this digital edition to consult its structured tutorials, project studies, and gallery on a compatible reading device.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Series | Digital Art Masters Collection: Volume 1 |
|---|---|
| Edition | First edition 2009 |
| Publication Locations | Amsterdam • Boston • Heidelberg • London • New York • Oxford • Paris • San Diego • San Francisco • Singapore • Sydney • Tokyo |
| Subject Classification | 1. Digital art. |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2009, 3DTotal.com. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved |
| File Type | |
| Page Count | 289 |
| Pages Analyzed Locally | 10 |
| Native Text Pages | 7 |
| Locally OCR-Read Pages | 2 |
| Unreadable Pages | 1 |
| Text Compacted | False |
| Free Resources | Free custom brushes donated by Carlos Cabrera, Mélanie Delon, Mike Corriero, Daarken and Nykolai Aleksander; a base painting accompanying some environment tutorials by Carlos Cabrera; and a photo plate for matte painting tutorials by Tiberius Viris. |
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