Build Your Portfolio with Paintable! Ready to take your portfolio to the next level? We’ve got you covered. Create stunning artwork inspired by real-life client briefs with Paintable’s Portfolio Builder Program!   Take a peek at our free portfolio brief and get inspired- but don’t stop there! As part of the full Portfolio Builder package, Digital Painting Academy members gain access to step-by-step videos, tutorials, downloads, and weekly live classes led by David himself! With his guidance, you’ll get prepped for working with real life clients, and walk away with a portfolio pac ..read more

The Brief: Bang Bang Chocolate For this month’s brief, the awesome folks over at the “Bang Bang” chocolate factory want YOU to sprinkle your magic on their Valentine’s Day promotional packaging! It’s YOUR turn to transform the art for their chocolate bar called “Cinnamon Kiss”– a sweet chocolate with a cin-fully delicious pop rock flare. The client has requested a portrait for this year’s packaging, but not just any portrait– the Bang Bang team is inviting you to picture a fabulous young woman radiating love and sweetness, surrounded by their iconic vibrant red cinnamon heart candies! For ..read more

JANUARY'S BRIEF: The Minotaur Imagine a realm where fantasy pulses with magic and adventure – that’s the world of “Realm of Legends,” the hottest new battle card game. Guess what? They’re on the lookout for YOUR artistic talent to bring “The Minotaur” to life! Roaring thunderously, eyes ablaze, and wielding a massive axe, this savage beast is the embodiment of unbridled power. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to sculpt this muscled creature and etch your mark in the history of “Realm of Legends.” Feel the pulse of creativity and make 2024 legendary! You’ve g ..read more

DECEMBER'S BRIEF: Christmas Advent Calendar Hey, digital artists! Get ready for a holiday adventure that’s as exciting as unwrapping presents on Christmas morning! Imagine this: You, yes, you’ve been handpicked by an artisanal chocolate factory to sprinkle your digital magic on their advent calendar. Picture Santa soaring through a pixelated sky, munching on virtual cookies, or leaving digital gifts under a Christmas tree. The canvas is yours to illuminate! With around 16 million advent calendars unwrapped yearly in the U.S., the holiday cheer is contagious, and your creativity is the secr ..read more

'Tis the season for gift giving! Fa la la la la Surprising your loved ones, or yourself, with a thoughtful gift is one of the most exciting parts of the holiday season. But it can be a bit tricky to pick the perfect gift for an artist who already seems to have everything they need, right? In this artist gift guide, we have compiled a list of gifts—some are useful, others are for plain fun. There is something for every art lover here. Happy browsing! For the artist who forgets to take a break mooas Dodecagon Mini Timer Are you the kind of artist who gets lost in their creative flow and ..read more

Hey fellow artists and creative wizards! Let’s dive into the holiday spirit with a sprinkle of digital painting enchantment! ‘Tis the season to fire up those digital brushes and craft some merry and bright artwork that captures the essence of Christmas. With Santa, snowmen, Christmas trees, presents, and all the festive cheer waiting to leap off the screen, this is your moment to shine. NOVEMBER'S BRIEF: Chrsitmas Card Design Picture this: Santa, snowmen, Christmas trees, presents galore, toys, turkey feasts, milk, cookies – all the festive goodness rolled into three Christmas cards. Bu ..read more

The Digital Pumpkin Carving Challenge is back for 2023! Halloween season is creeping up on us, and you know what that means – it’s time to sharpen your styluses for our annual Digital Pumpkin Carving Challenge! Get your hands on the official Paintable Pumpkin and unleash your inner artist to create the scariest or cutest Jack-o’-lanterns you can dream up. Mark your calendars; we start on October 9th. Join in, carve your pumpkin, and show it off in the Tribe or on Instagram for a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes. Feeling a bit stumped for ideas? No worries, we’ve got you covered! S ..read more

Ready to dive into a world of enchantment? Our September digital painting brief is here, and it’s all about capturing the mystical allure of tarot cards. Imagine delving into the secrets of the universe as you bring a tarot card to life with your digital brush. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this month’s challenge is bound to ignite your creativity and spark a touch of magic in your artwork. So, gather your digital tools and let’s conjure up some spellbinding masterpieces together! SEPTEMBER'S BRIEF: Tarot Card Design A publisher wants your expertise for a brand-new ..read more

If you’re feeling the heat, it might not just be the summer sun… but this months HOT new digital painting brief, “The Dragon Slayer.” We’re diving right into the fire for this one- so, don’t forget your sword, shield, and your stylus, because you’re going to need to be courageous to tackle this month’s fearsome Portfolio Challenge! Join Paintable and our guest artist Sammy Khalid in creating a portfolio piece of a triumph the bards will sing of! AUGUST’S BRIEF: The Dragon Slayer This month, you have been assigned to create the cover of an adventure rulebook for a tabletop role-playing g ..read more

Find the perfect reference photo for OWP! The One Week Portrait Challenge is just around the corner, who’s excited?! Before we get started on Monday, May 15th, you need the perfect portrait reference photo to set yourself up for success.  So, what makes a perfect reference photo? First, it needs to be high-resolution so you can zoom in and see all the lovely details. Second, it should be well-lit to help you understand the anatomy better. And most importantly, the perfect reference photo should inspire you so much that you just can’t wait to start painting. To make your search easier ..read more