: Search for the "Digital Painting Fundamentals" playlist on the Proko channel. It contains the "essence" of almost every lesson.

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A: Very rarely. On Black Friday or Art Day (October 20th), Proko sometimes offers a free mini-course download (e.g., "5 Digital Painting Secrets"). Follow his Instagram for alerts.

Whether you use the free highlights or the paid version, the course focuses on moving beyond just "tools" and into actual painting theory.

Week 1–2: Value mastery — daily 30–60 min grayscale studies; edge exercises. Week 3–4: Color basics — limited palettes, temperature swaps, simple still lifes. Week 5–6: Anatomy essentials — head and torso plane studies; brief figure gestures. Week 7–8: Portraits — block-in, refinement, 2–6 hour finished portraits. Week 9–10: Materials and texture — hair, fabric, skin subtleties, brushwork control. Week 11: Composition and lighting — thumbnails, lighting setups, story intent. Week 12: Capstone — produce two finished pieces applying skills; self-critique and revision.

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