Why I Create Digital Art Resources
When I started as a Visual Artist, I used to look at the beautiful artworks by amazing artists for inspiration. And, I would think to myself what brushes, textures and art applications they worked with?
I would look for any tutorials, brushes and any resources put up online. I am talking about the times when the Internet was slow and watching Youtube videos was a painstaking task. Apart, there were hardly so many resources put up.
I would look into the brush engines and settings of applications to get a particular effect. Sometimes, I would try to imitate an art piece done by someone else. Even when an artist shared their brushes and techniques, I realized, I was not able to copy what they were creating. Something was missing, something important. It was skill, expertise and practice, which made the artworks so great, not the brushes or textures. Learning basics of composition, colour, anatomy and learning about the tools was the key. I still try to copy the effects and art styles, and I believe it is a great way to learn.
I started learning the basics of picture-making. And luckily, I found a few projects along the way. Each project required a particular visual treatment. And, to achieve a distinct visual treatment, I needed an appropriate brush, texture or the colouring style. Sometimes the brushes and textures available on the internet would suffice, but sometimes I would have to create them.
Helping Artists Focus on Creativity
One of the main goals behind these resources is simple:
Help artists spend less time configuring tools and more time creating art.
When artists have access to useful starting points, they can:
- experiment faster
- develop their style quicker
- focus on ideas instead of settings
Digital art tools should enable creativity, not slow it down.
Free Resources Matter
Many of the resources I release are completely free.
I strongly believe that artists should have access to tools that help them learn and experiment — regardless of experience level or budget.
Free resources make it easier for beginners to start exploring digital art without feeling overwhelmed.
