In this series, instructor Chris Legaspi shows you how to use Adobe Photoshop as an artist. In this first lesson, you will discover how to set up Photoshop! Chris begins with recommending hardware and software that he uses. Next, he goes over on how to open and navigate around Photoshop as well as how to set up an efficient workspace. He, then, briefly introduces you to menu bars, layers, brushes, and colors.

Hardware and Software

• Macbook Pro 13″
• Wacom Bamboo, Intuos or Cintiq Tablet
• Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, Corel Painter, Manga Studio or Procreate