Digital drawing and painting is the artistic process of creating visuals using digital tools and software. Artists utilize specialized software like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Paint Tool Sai or Clip Studio Paint, along with digital drawing tablets or computers. These tools offer a diverse range of brushes, colors, and editing options for creating stunning digital artwork.
Unlike a traditional artwork, digital artwork is known for its permanence and is accommodative to any corrections needed due to its digital rendering capabilities.
Digital Art Drawing Students using IPad and laptops to draw their digital artwork
Digital painting software offers artists a versatile digital canvas for creating and refining artwork. While digital painting requires traditional painting skills, such as mastery of line, coloration, tonal variations, and perspective, artists utilize software tools to bring their visions to life. With a strong foundation in traditional drawing techniques, artists can produce realistic digital paintings with compelling 3D perspective effects.
Digital painting presents numerous benefits compared to traditional painting techniques. It enables effortless undo and redo functions and boasts a vast selection of digital brushes and effects that can be easily applied onto the artwork. Additionally, it offers the convenience of working without the requirement for physical art supplies or extensive cleanup, streamlining the entire creative process to within the software.
Explore digital artwork creation through a suite of softwares offered, and discover the one that works best for you.
Our instructor providing students on the guidance basics of tip shapes
This advanced technical knowledge of digital painting is invaluable for students seeking to create intricate and detailed digital artwork. By grasping the fusion of artwork and landscape design, students can produce more captivating and realistic creations. Proficiency in digital software applications is essential for students pursuing careers in creative industries relating to animation, game art and design and illustration. With these cutting-edge technologies, students can enhance their digital painting skills and techniques, positioning themselves for success in future careers within the digital art painting and design sectors.
Some of these careers that are relevant to digital art painting includes: animation, game art and design, character design etc.
Pen pressure is crucial in creating good digital art, as it gives you the option of defining the thickness and heaviness of each stroke as if you are using a real pencil! This adds the feeling of depth to your work, making it more impressive and realistic.
Digital Manga Drawing guided by our instructor on IPad’s Procreate
Introducing the Professional Manga Drawing & Digital Painting Course [12 Sessions], designed to equip students with a solid foundation in manga drawing and painting while introducing them to digital drawing and painting techniques.
As part of the 6 sessions of traditional medium, students will create artworks with markers and watercolour, with all necessary art materials provided by our studio.
Following which, the digital art segment utilizes iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate application. Covering the basics of digital drawing and painting, students will learn how to use these tools to bring their manga creations to life with the help of the different tools available on the digital drawing softwares.
Our Freehand Manga Drawing is perfect for Children (Above 8 years old), Teenagers and Adults!
Manga or known as novel comic, narrates stories through graphics. Manga is inspired by true stories and sometimes presented with some transformation, exaggerations, personification, symbolism or reflection. Manga can spark a range of emotions amongst its readers – from feeling entertained to enlightened.
Manga can also be utilised as an effective way of expressing your thoughts and emotions through art, instead of the regular text form.
Our students completing their freehand manga drawing of their choice!
Children who start to draw at a young age are prone to draw humans in cartoon forms. Why not allow them to try Visual Art Centre’s professional Manga Drawing course? We cater to all beginners and children looking for improvement in their manga drawings – especially for those with a keen interest for character design.
Our Student practicing manga drawing features
Within the course objective, they will learn to draw human figure proportion, character dynamics, character drawing in digital form Computer Graphics Processing etc., all with the help of the myriad of digital softwares that are available in the market today.
Throughout the 12 sessions, you will will be engaged in:
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Manga Drawing & Digital Painting Course |
7.30pm - 9.45pm |
3.30pm - 5.45pm |
6.30pm - 8.45pm |
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Digital Drawing & Painting Course |
7.30pm - 9.45pm |
3.30pm - 5.45pm |
6.30pm - 8.45pm |
Address:
10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469
Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!
Address:
AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105
Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!
The art courses are available at both our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio and MacPherson Art Studio, please choose your preferred location.
All sessions are to be completed within the course duration stated. No refunds are provided for any courses/workshops/lesson purchased. Further extension of course validity of up to one month only may be provided with proof of overseas travel, hospitalization/medical certificate.
The course package(s) is/are valid within the stated date of registration. Each session under the adult and teenager course package is 2 hours 15 minutes. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to reject/reschedule your lesson if you are late. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel/reschedule/postpone any course/session without prior notice. In the event that the course is unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund of the fees will be provided. The registrant/guardian of the registrant indemnifies and holds Visual Arts Centre and/or its staff harmless from any losses sustained from any activity within the premises of Visual Arts Centre, including personal injury/loss or damages to property.
You will be redirected to the workshop registration page to fill in your enrolment details after you make payment. By clicking “Buy This Package”, you agree with our terms and conditions. Do note that there is no refund for signups.
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Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg
Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.
