Learn to paint realistic straight, curly, and wavy hair in Photoshop using pro techniques and custom brushes
Do you struggle with painting realistic hair in Photoshop? Does your digital art feel flat or unfinished no matter how much time you spend on it? You’re not alone and this course is here to help you master one of the most challenging parts of portrait art: hair.
What you’ll learn
- How to digitally paint ultra-realistic hair in Photoshop from scratch.
- Techniques for drawing straight, wavy, curly, and afro-textured hair.
- Layering and blending methods for creating depth and shine in hair.
- Brush settings and custom hair brushes to boost realism and speed.
- How to paint different hair colors (blonde, brunette, redhead, black, fantasy colors).
- How to fix common mistakes like flatness or unnatural flow in hair.
- Tips for integrating hair seamlessly into portrait illustrations.
- Final polish: Adding flyaways, lighting effects, and subtle texture for realism.
- Time-saving tricks and workflow for professional digital art.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Advanced Hair Brushes for Photosop and Procreate –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Hair Painting Practices One –> 2 lectures • 47min.
- Hair Painting Tips Articles by Yaşar VURDEM –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Hair Painting Practices Two –> 1 lecture • 29min.
- Hair Painting Practices Three –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Hair Painting Practices Four –> 1 lecture • 52min.
Requirements
Do you struggle with painting realistic hair in Photoshop? Does your digital art feel flat or unfinished no matter how much time you spend on it? You’re not alone and this course is here to help you master one of the most challenging parts of portrait art: hair.
In Hair Painting in Photoshop: Create Realistic Digital Hair, you’ll learn professional techniques to paint stunning, lifelike hair from scratch. Whether you’re working on portraits, character design, concept art, or fashion illustration, this course will show you how to bring hair to life strand by strand.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to paint straight, wavy, curly, and afro-textured hair types
- Custom brush setup for natural hair flow and volume
- Layering, blending, and lighting techniques for realism
- How to paint different hair colors: black, blonde, brunette, red, and fantasy styles
- How to fix common mistakes like stiffness, flatness, and unnatural highlights
- How to add final details like flyaways, texture, and subtle shine
- Time-saving shortcuts for professional-level results
Who This Course Is For:
- Digital artists who want to level up their hair painting skills
- Beginners who struggle with hair in portrait or character art
- Intermediate artists looking to paint more realistic textures
- Photoshop users who want better results without photo bashing
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- A drawing tablet (such as Wacom, Huion, or XP-Pen)
- Adobe Photoshop (any recent version is fine)
- A passion for digital illustration and learning new techniques
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to paint realistic, eye-catching hair that adds depth, emotion, and professionalism to your artwork.
Let’s bring your characters to life one strand at a time.
Enroll now and start painting realistic hair like a pro!