Canvas Academy

Canvas Academy is a progressive art center that runs a series of digital art workshops. We equip traditional artists with the foundations of digital art principles that are responsible for the visual direction of animated feature films, games and comics. Over the last few decades digital art has become the world standard for visualising the media of tomorrow. Its ability to dramatically speed up any creative pipeline, as well as provide fail-safes and undo's which are not possible with analog media, has cemented the digital domain’s superiority in the global commercial arts community. Without a doubt the ability to work speedily and effectively to produce industry-defining artwork in a digital arena is paramount to any artist wanting to excel in a career in the ever-expanding fields of television, film, animation, gaming, and online media. Yet, digital drawing is still sometimes perceived a daunting, even alienating, discipline for young and seasoned analog artists alike. Artists often find it difficult to find a solid starting point in digital art and rightly become discouraged when this happens. The aim of the Digital Drawing & Painting course is to promote digital drawing for the new generation by demystifying its tools and techniques. Tried and tested traditional drawing techniques will be taught for the digital medium, utilising software packages such as Adobe Photoshop which allows for a vibrancy and precision in colour and composition which analog media cannot provide. Students will be taught how to bring canvasses of pixels to life through the use of Wacom and XP Pen drawing tablets, under the constant guidance of industry professionals. And when the day’s work is done, simply save your work. No paper, no turpentine, and no mess. By starting right, and at a comfortable learning pace, the transition form analog to digital drawing and painting will open up a new world of visual artistry and set a solid foundation for your future career.