THIS COURSE STARTS SEPTEMBER 1ST

This course begins on September 1st. I will also cover any new updates to Rebelle 8 Final Version during this course. 

Building Confidence 

The course is designed to build confidence in digital painting abilities, equipping students with the skills to use Bristle Brushes effectively and creatively. By focusing on what's most important, the course helps students avoid getting bogged down by unnecessary complexities, allowing them to focus on the creative application of Bristle Brushes.

Explore Your Unique Artistic Vision While You Learn

By providing a deep understanding of the Rebelle interface and tools, the course empowers students to explore their unique artistic vision and develop their personal style.

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By combining these approaches, Karen Bonaker's Bristle Brushes course aims to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment that caters to a diverse range of artistic experience, enabling students to explore the powerful features of Rebelle 8 Pro and unlock their creative potential.

What Will I Need For This Course?

For this course, we recommend having the following to ensure the best experience. Rebelle 8 Pro software (Pro version required for Bristle Brushes). Drawing tablet with pressure sensitivity. Highly Recommended Content and Lesson Videos are hosted on Google Drive Lessons include streaming capabilities.

About the course

Are you ready to unlock a whole new dimension of creativity in your digital artwork? Rebelle 8 Pro introduces a groundbreaking Bristle Brush engine, powered by a new particle brush system that simulates the movement and behavior of each individual brush strand. This isn't just about painting; it's about experiencing the lifelike interaction of bristles, paint, and canvas in a way you've never encountered before in digital art. Whether you're a seasoned digital artist looking to expand your toolkit or new to Rebelle 8 Pro and eager to explore its most exciting features, this course is designed for you. We'll take you on a fun and easy-to-understand journey to master the art of painting with Bristle Brushes. You'll learn to harness their unique response to pressure, experiment with stunning color variations per bristle and per stroke, and create breathtaking textures that rival traditional media. This course will be valuable for artists of all skill levels.

The syllabus

5 Chapters · 21 Lessons

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    Learning Objectives

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      Welcome To Class!

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      DAA Student Community and Class Forum.

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      Course Outline

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      Learning Objectives

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      Materials

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      Assessment

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      Download Course Content

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    Part 1-Getting Started With Bristle Brushes

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      Introduction to Rebelle Pro Bristle Brushes: Benefits of Using Rebelle 8 Pro's Bristle Brushes

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      Locating the Bristle Brushes: Navigating the Rebelle Pro Interface To Find and Select Bristle Brushes

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      Understanding Basic Bristle Brush Interaction: Exploring Brush Size, Opacity and Pressure Sensitivity

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      Curve Editor Continued

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      Bristle Brush Settings-Advanced Control

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      Fun Exercise: Simple mark making with Various Bristle Brushes To Get a Feel For The Unique Properties

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    Part 2-Experimenting With Color

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      Color Interaction: Learning how Bristle Brushes respond to color-Color Noise or Color Jitter

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      How To Add Texture To a Bristle Brush

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      Fun Exercise: Creating a colorful abstract piece with an emphasis on blending and color transitions using Bristle Brushes.

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    Part 3-Visual Settings Oils & Acrylics

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      Visual Settings Rendering

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      Visual Settings-Layer Settings

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    Beginner Projects

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      Beginner Projects

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      Intermediate Projects

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      Advanced Projects

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Karen Bonaker's Rebelle 8 Pro Bristle Brushes course is designed to be accessible and engaging for a wide range of students, from absolute beginners to experienced digital artists. 

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The course starts with the basics, guiding students through locating the Bristle Brushes in the Rebelle 8 Pro interface and understanding their fundamental interactions with size, opacity, and pressure sensitivity..

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Even experienced artists can benefit from this foundational review, ensuring they grasp the nuances of the new Bristle Brush engine.## 2. Gradual introduction to complex concepts

Advanced features like Color Noise per Bristle and Color Noise per Stroke are introduced progressively, building upon previously learned concepts.

This structured approach allows beginners to grasp the intricacies of these features without feeling overwhelmed, while experienced artists can delve deeper into the creative possibilities

Simple mark-making exercises help beginners get comfortable with the feel of the Bristle Brushes, while more complex projects allow experienced artists to push their creative boundaries

Exercises are not simply demonstrations; they are designed to be hands-on, ensuring that students are actively engaging with the tools and techniques.

By focusing on what's most important, the course helps students avoid getting bogged down by unnecessary complexities, allowing them to focus on the creative application of Bristle Brushes

The course is delivered through downloadable or streaming video lessons, allowing students to learn at their own pace and revisit lessons as needed..

Karen Bonaker

MEET YOUR GUIDE Karen Bonaker is a renowned digital artist celebrated for her innovative approach to blending traditional art techniques with modern digital tools. With a career spanning over two decades, Karen has established herself as a leading figure in the digital art community, inspiring artists around the world with her unique vision and mastery of digital media.