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You can still make money with digital downloads in 2024/2025, but like with anything, you’ve gotta put in some work upfront. The key is finding a niche that’s not super oversaturated and creating products that really solve a problem or fulfill a need for your target audience.
I can totally see the acrylic texture coming through, especially with the way you built up the colors. The fact that you’re not using blur or effects really makes it feel like a traditional painting. I think you nailed it!
First things first—don’t stress about all the options. Start with the Basic Round Brush, which is great for getting a feel for the app and for sketching.
If you’re looking for tutorials, I recommend checking out Art with Flo on YouTube. She has awesome beginner tutorials that walk you through simple projects step by step, like drawing flowers or landscapes. It’s a great way to learn the basics while creating something cool.
I think it’s important to recognize that art has always evolved with technology. Digital art is just another medium—like oil painting or charcoal—and it requires skill, creativity, and practice to master.
Just because you’re using digital tools doesn’t mean the creative process is any less real. In fact, many traditional art principles like composition, color theory, and lighting still apply, whether you’re using a brush on canvas or a stylus on a tablet.
I’d suggest starting with learning the basics of design principles like layout, color theory, and typography. These are the foundation for all good designs.
As for tools, you can begin with something like Canva if you want something user-friendly to play around with. But if you want to go pro, learning Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are key, especially for vector and raster designs. They have a bit of a learning curve but there are loads of tutorials on YouTube or platforms like Udemy.
