Brushwork is the key to bringing energy, texture, and personality to your digital paintings—but it’s often misunderstood. Digital Brushwork Techniques by Marco Bucci teaches you how to take full control of your brushstrokes, so your paintings look deliberate and expressive, not accidental or muddy. Whether you're struggling with stiff strokes or just want to paint more efficiently, this course will equip you with the skills to create dynamic, professional-level artwork. With clear demonstrations, practical exercises, and real-world applications, you'll unlock the true potential of your digital brushes—without frustration or guesswork.
Building Strong Foundations: Digital Brushwork Essentials
FREE PREVIEWCombining Brushwork and Shapes
Using Brushwork with Edges
Brushwork Analysis
Playing with the Abstract
Abstraction, continued
Painting a Portrait
Brush Pack
Extras (7 studies)
With years of industry experience as a professional artist and instructor, Marco Bucci knows what it takes to create compelling, expressive brushwork. Digital Brushwork Techniques distills his expertise into clear, actionable lessons that help you avoid common mistakes and develop the skills of a seasoned pro. Instead of struggling through trial and error, you’ll learn proven techniques used in professional illustration and concept art—directly from an artist who has worked with top studios and taught thousands of students worldwide.
Marco Bucci brings years of experience in illustration, concept art, and animation, teaching you real-world techniques used by top studios.
Marco simplifies complex art concepts into clear steps, so you can learn faster and see real improvement without the overwhelm.
Gain the techniques and mindset used by professionals, so you can create with confidence and take your art to the next level.
As 50 year old commercial artist I learned more in this course about shapes and edges than I ever learned in my career. I am excited to apply what I have learned to my digital paintings. I feel like a kid again ready to try a new medium.
As 50 year old commercial artist I learned more in this course about shapes and edges than I ever learned in my career. I am excited to apply what I have learned to my digital paintings. I feel like a kid again ready to try a new medium.
Read LessAs 50 year old commercial artist I learned more in this course about shapes and edges than I ever learned in my career. I am excited to apply what I have learned to my digital paintings. I feel like a kid again ready to try a new medium.
As 50 year old commercial artist I learned more in this course about shapes and edges than I ever learned in my career. I am excited to apply what I have learned to my digital paintings. I feel like a kid again ready to try a new medium.
Read LessExcellent course! Great instruction and well put together videos. Marco is awesome at explaining things in ways that are easy to understand. Once you see the planes, you can’t unsee. As someone mainly using traditional media I found it extremely h...
Read MoreExcellent course! Great instruction and well put together videos. Marco is awesome at explaining things in ways that are easy to understand. Once you see the planes, you can’t unsee. As someone mainly using traditional media I found it extremely helpful to my seeing abilities. Next step: put the time in to etch this newfound way of seeing deeper into the visual memory. Thanks so much, Marco!
Read LessAmazing course, very well explained as always And I really like how it's structured
Amazing course, very well explained as always And I really like how it's structured
Read LessI'm Marco Bucci, a professional concept artist and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I've worked with major studios including Disney, Dreamworks, and various game development companies.
My passion lies in teaching artists the fundamental principles that make great art. Through my courses and community, I've helped over 25,000 students worldwide develop their skills and pursue their artistic dreams.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, my structured approach to teaching art fundamentals will help you see dramatic improvements in your work.
There are no absolute requirements, but I do recommend having a tablet (a product like Wacom or Huion, for example) as well as a digital painting application.
For traditional media, any brand of watercolors and gouache will work, though do not recommend student-grade paints. I use brands like Winsor&Newton, Holbein, and Daniel Smith. I also recommend using at least 140lb paper, as anything thinner will not be able to survive multiple washes.
If you’re interested in painting, I think the best place to begin is at my YouTube channel. I have many short lessons there covering a whole slew of important art fundamentals. Then I recommend purchasing the videos in the Digital Painting series, as those videos feature in-depth demonstrations, in real time, of which fundamentals I am applying, and how I am applying them.
Understanding and Painting the Head is also a good choice for beginners who have a little bit of drawing experience, but want to know how to take the next steps and develop good habits.
Illustrating Children’s Books will take you through many important fundamental drawing and painting lessons, applicable to any project or medium.
Yes! You will receive a Completion Certificate at the end of each course.
Yes! Each course comes with lifetime access to all course materials.
I do! You can learn more and book directly here.
You bet!
Check out the "Brush Pack" section.
