Digitizing Your Artwork

The Quick & Easy Way to Scan and Edit your Artwork Using Adobe Photoshop

In this class, you will learn my beginner, step-by-step process for turning watercolor artwork into digital elements using Adobe Photoshop. Once you learn how to do this, you’ll be able to turn your paintings into art prints, greeting cards, repeat patterns for surface design, and more. The possibilities are endless and I’m so excited to share it with you!

Learning Photoshop can be very intimidating and takes a lot of time and practice, that’s why I’ve created this class with step-by-step instructions specifically for digitizing artwork, with no extra fluff or confusing tools that you don’t necessarily need to use right away. Additional details, enrollment info, and answers to frequently asked questions are below.

Class Length: 46 mins

Check out the introductory video below to get a feel for the class.

What you will learn in the class:

  • Scanning in your artwork

  • Importing it into Photoshop

  • Removing the watercolor paper background

  • Fixing minor mistakes using the clone and healing brush tools

  • Making color corrections and other edits using layers

  • And saving your artwork with a transparent background

  • We will finish with a class project where you will create a greeting card using your very own piece of artwork!

What students are saying…

“Excellent Teacher. Just what I needed! I wish I had found this class sooner as I have been trying to learn Photoshop through many other classes that were over my head. Thank you for making this very clear, step-by-step class!” - Al P.

“I love everything about the class! Every word she says has so much value. Highly recommend!” - Denise V.

“This class was absolutely wonderful! Priya explains how to edit your artwork in Photoshop so well that anyone could do it! I was able to scan my artwork, edit it, turn it into a greeting card and print it out. I am so pleased with my results. I'd recommend this class to everyone!” - Brittney N

“Priya does an excellent job at making something that is so overwhelming for beginners feel approachable and actionable.” - Meghana G.

Two Enrollment Options:

One-Time Purchase — $35

Receive lifetime, on-demand access to watch this course at your own pace!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Adobe Photoshop: Here is the link to a free 7-day trial

    Scanner: I use the Epson Perfection V39 scanner

    Artwork: You will need a piece of your artwork to practice scanning and editing. Anything will do!

    Patience: Learning a new skill like Photoshop can be extremely frustrating in the beginning. I’ve done my best to simplify this class into step-by-step instructions, but be sure to take your time, pause and rewind when you need to, and remember, the only way to get better at Photoshop is to keep practicing!

  • Any time! This is a self-paced class. Feel free to watch on your own time.

  • Because of the nature of online classes, I am unable to offer refunds. If you have any questions or hesitations about the class, please contact me before purchasing and I'll be happy to help you!

Meet your teacher

Welcome! It's so nice to meet you. My name is Priya, and I'm a watercolor artist and art teacher based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

I love painting loose floral compositions and greenery, designing stationery and paper goods, creating beautiful digital patterns to use on products, and teaching beginners how to paint with watercolors!

I'm so happy to have you here. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email!