Justin Owens
Digital Painting Instructor / Curriculum Director
Animation Mentor
Justin Owens has been the animation curriculum director for Animation Mentor since 2015. In addition to animation, he has a passion for oil painting and digital media. Justin brings his knowledge and expertise to artists looking to translate their art to the digital space. In his spare time, he travels around the San Francisco Bay Area painting landscapes that inspire him. Justin designed and teaches Introduction to Digital Painting.
Painting Demos by Justin
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What Justin’s Students are Saying
Justin Is Awesome
Justin was awesome! I learned more in this workshop than when I attended 3.5 years at an art institute. It’s amazing what he’s capable of doing in photoshop with and without reference. I couldn’t ask for a better class.
Stronger Understanding
I learned a lot of valuable things about using photoshop and feel confident that I’m walking away with a stronger understanding of lighting and shadow design. The mentor was amazing at explaining processes and went above and beyond in helping his students
Made Painting Approachable
The content was presented very clearly and the exercises allowed us to practice them in fun and engaging ways. Digital painting can be a huge intimidating topic but the workshop allowed made it seem very approachable.
Improved My Compositions
This workshop really helped improve my composition skills and my ability to identify the colors that work well in whatever I’m painting.
Helped So Much in Short Time
I really enjoyed how in-depth Justin was with the critiques as well as the lecture demos. Everything was very clear and very easy to understand. The critiques were especially helpful and I was impressed how much he was able to help with in such a short amount of time.
Cool Photoshop Techniques
I like how much I learned about using photoshop and cool techniques I was unaware of even when I had the software. It was a lot of fun and I recommend it to anyone trying to get into digital painting!
Justin Is Awesome
Justin was awesome! I learned more in this workshop than when I attended 3.5 years at an art institute. It’s amazing what he’s capable of doing in photoshop with and without reference. I couldn’t ask for a better class.
Stronger Understanding
I learned a lot of valuable things about using photoshop and feel confident that I’m walking away with a stronger understanding of lighting and shadow design. The mentor was amazing at explaining processes and went above and beyond in helping his students
Made Painting Approachable
The content was presented very clearly and the exercises allowed us to practice them in fun and engaging ways. Digital painting can be a huge intimidating topic but the workshop allowed made it seem very approachable.
Improved My Compositions
This workshop really helped improve my composition skills and my ability to identify the colors that work well in whatever I’m painting.
Helped So Much in Short Time
I really enjoyed how in-depth Justin was with the critiques as well as the lecture demos. Everything was very clear and very easy to understand. The critiques were especially helpful and I was impressed how much he was able to help with in such a short amount of time.
Cool Photoshop Techniques
I like how much I learned about using photoshop and cool techniques I was unaware of even when I had the software. It was a lot of fun and I recommend it to anyone trying to get into digital painting!
Courses Taught By Justin
Courses may vary from term to term.
Introduction to
Digital Painting
6-Week Workshop
Learn digital painting techniques and create your own works of art.