Speed Painting in Photoshop – Accelerate Your Creative Process by Gabriel Gomez

Learn how to sketch your ideas and work efficiently to create a digital illustration from start to finish
Having the power to realize your vision quickly and efficiently is priceless; it means ideas and inspiration don’t get lost along the way. Artist and animator Gabriel Gomez using his speed painting technique in Photoshop to pay homage to the natural world, and tell stories through images. He has worked for clients including Netflix and Paramount, and founded his own studio, Citadel Animation.

In this course, Gabriel shows you how to paint pictures in Photoshop as efficiently as possible. Learn to accelerate your digital painting process to work quickly and fully express your ideas. Let your imagination be the only limit to your creativity.

What will you learn in this online course?
Begin by getting to know animation artist Gabriel Gomez. He talks you through his creative journey, which led him to become a freelance animator and start his own studio. Then learn about the influences which inspire him as a creator.

Delve into the basics of the speed painting technique. Gabriel shares how he developed the technique, what makes it useful, and how he uses it in a professional context. Explore the Brush Studio and learn to create shapes, set up your brushes, and keep them organized. Then take a look at Photoshop’s action tools before discovering how to create atmosphere through color and light, and picking a theme for your project.

Gabriel demonstrates three quick ways to create a sketch for your painting; a line drawing, a value sketch, and a color sketch. Learn how to color block basic shapes using the Lasso Tool and paint quick textures. Then discover how to establish a mood in your painting.

Develop your image further by adjusting color, using the transformation tool, and more. To finish the course, Gabriel shares his advice for showcasing your artwork professionally.

What is this course’s project?
Paint an image based on a subject of your choice in just a few hours using the speed painting technique in Photoshop.

Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in improving their digital painting skills and enhancing their creative workflow.

Requirements and materials
Previous experience with Photoshop and basic artistic knowledge is needed for this course.

In terms of materials, you will need a computer with Photoshop and a drawing tablet.