Reply To: Completely new to digital art! Any Tips?

[Sean Sexton]

HI, sorry if I am late to the discussion but I thought I’d share a few things I learned over time incase anybody else stumbles upon this thread.

How is your learning journey going?

just to add to the great tips already suggested, I would also suggest the following steps to action:

Plan your learning journey and practice managing your time.

Be prepared to fail and accept that you will not be satisfied with your first attempt. Remember why you are taking your First steps on the road.

Make sure you are having fun and Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

When first starting to learn a new skill, especially something as wide ranging as CG it is very important to have a clear outline of what you want to learn.

One of the most exciting buf also frustrating aspects of learning as a beginner is that there is just SO MUCH cool stuff to learn. It can be incredibly exciting but also overwhelming and disheartening as you realise just how vast a subject CG art is.

I often struggled with a lack of focus and scope creep whenever I tried to learn something new. This often led to feelings of frustration. I would stop and start on things constantly as a result.

Stick to curated courses and small projects appropriate for your skill level.

As you complete projects, take what you have learned and practice the lessons independently.

Use the down time between projects to reflect on where you feel confident and where you are still uncertain.

Try out a few different course formats and teachers to find a teaching style that suits your needs.

Take notes as you go and get in the habit of generating progress snapshots so you can clearly see your growth over time.

I wish you luck on your learning journey and hope to see you sharing some work with us soon!