Ctrl+Paint vs DigitalPainting.School

Ctrl+Paint is a web-based learning resource for digital painting basics, taught through short videos. Its free library contains hundreds of videos described as five minutes long, arranged from introductory topics toward more advanced ones. Lessons cover drawing, composition, reference, Photoshop tools, painting techniques, color, masking, and vector tools. The library page says new free videos are released every Tuesday and Thursday. For practice, the Concept Art Playbook offers visual problem-solving challenges modeled on game-industry work, which learners can follow at their own pace. The free library has no ads or subscription fees. Individual premium series cost $10.00 per once and cover beginner-to-intermediate topics. The Digital Painting Starter Kit costs $55.00 per once and includes six video series, 362 minutes of video, worksheets, line art, and PSD files. Premium purchases are followed by an automated email with download instructions and a link. A stylus is needed because pressure sensitivity is essential to the taught techniques; Wacom tablets are recommended. The creator says the site does not offer personal tutoring or portfolio reviews.

DigitalPainting.School is a web-based learning platform for digital painting, with free resources and courses covering specific subjects and tools. Free registration provides access to free courses and resources, as well as introductory chapters from paid courses. Listed topics include painting a character, matte painting, realistic materials, fantasy landscapes, and digital painting in Procreate. Course materials include video and, depending on the course, PSD or PNG files. The Procreate course lists more than 20 hours of video, exercises, downloadable Procreate files, and lifetime access. Programme indispensable — Partie 1 includes more than 60 hours of video, over 300 hours of exercises, and professional feedback. Its complete pack lists more than 170 hours of structured video, over 900 hours of exercises, and lifetime access. MégaPack covers six course areas, including digital painting, Blender, sculpting, and freelance content. Guided projects, instructor feedback, live classes, and progress tracking are also listed. The school was founded in 2016.