Tradigital: From Pigments to Pixels | Online Painting Course

Tired of flat, plastic-looking digital art?

Having thousands of digital brushes won't help if your artwork lacks traditional fundamentals. If you've been searching for a digital painting course that actually teaches you how to paint digitally with depth, texture, and bold contrast, you're in the right place. Learn how to translate centuries of traditional oil painting techniques directly into your modern pixel workflow.

Vibrant digital painting of a glass Coca-Cola bottle lying horizontally, titled Neon Pop Classic by Alai Ganuza. The bottle shows high-contrast reflections of neon green, hot pink, and white light, casting a long purple shadow. A red bottle cap in the foreground reads Please Recycle, all rendered in a blocky, oil-impasto digital style with a pink signature in the corner.

Bridge the Gap Between Traditional & Digital

We start by debunking the myths and prejudices around digital painting and learning how digital painting can help you understand color better and be a pivotal part of your painting workflow.

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Custom digital painting commission by Alai Ganuza in progress on a tablet, showing a colorful portrait of a child sipping through a straw, created from a photo reference.

The Power of Pixels

We will paint digital art by mastering layers, blending modes, and custom tools to create gallery-quality artwork without the mess, drying time, or toxic solvents of a studio. We are going to use 4 different softwares with different features but with the same principles so you can pick the one that fits better with your style.

  • Debunk myths around digital art

    Set up the right mindset to use digital as a final medium to be creative, or as a tool to elevate your traditional paintings.

  • Learn how to use any digital painting app

    Learn four different apps to extract the key points of TraDigital painting so you can paint in any software of your choice.

  • Full Guide to Learn how to Print your Masterpieces

    Your art shouldn't just live on a screen. Learn how to properly format, color-profile, and export for flawless physical prints.

alai sitting in front of the camera, smilingin her studio, you can see all the brushes and paints laing around, she's wearing an apron and there are some color wheels in front of her, she made them as an excercise.

Hello! I'm Alai Ganuza.

I am a Fine Arts graduate and a full-time traditional oil painter. When I first transitioned to digital art, I was incredibly frustrated by how smooth and synthetic everything looked. I refused to lose my chunky, vibrant style. So, I developed the "Tradigital" method, combining my deep knowledge of traditional color theory with modern technology. Now, I'm here to show you exactly how to paint digitally with the heart and texture of an oil painter.

  • Guidance on Materials

    I will explain everything, from the digital painting software we will use, the hardware that best suits your needs, and all the decisions during live paintings.

  • Lifetime Access

    Available from any device. Watch wherever, whenever, and as many times as you want. No deadlines. Take the course even for 5 minutes a day!

  • Practical Exercises

    To learn to paint freely, we first master the foundations. You will find 50+ videos to incorporate into your painting journey.

  • Create your own Guide

    The course packs all final exercises into an incredible poster that you can refer to anytime you feel stuck and need a fresh push.

  • Community of Artists

    Find all the support from me and like-minded students in our private community. Exchange ideas, ask questions, and share your proudest moments!

  • Certificate of Completion

    Celebrate your progress! Once you finish all the modules and exercises, you will receive a personalized Certificate of Completion to show off your new mastery of digital painting.

ABOUT tRADIGITAL COURSE

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know how to paint before enrolling?

No! These painting courses are made for all levels. I start from the fundamentals and guide you through progressive exercises

What materials will I need?

For the digital course, you’ll need a tablet and a pencil. I will recommend you apps depending on your platform.

Can I get feedback or ask questions?

Yes, you have access to the private community where you can ask questions to the rest of the members and me, or just talk to me, and I will guide you through your journey.

After I purchase a course, how long will I have access to it?

You’ll have lifetime access to every course you buy. You can watch it as many times as you want, whenever you want, and from any device. Once you enroll, it’s yours forever.

Is there a trial for the courses?

Not a trial per se, but I offer a money-back guarantee for the first 14 days after your purchase. If you're unsatisfied with the course, just email me, and I'll process the refund promptly without any questions. I guarantee that all my students are happy with their purchases :)

Are the courses in English?

AlaiGanuza Academia is a platform mainly in English. However, all the videos have English and Spanish subtitles, where I not only talk but I demonstrate everything visually with a very simple language. Since you’ll have my support, I will communicate with you both in English and Spanish.

Why can’t I buy your course right now? (if closed)

My courses are only open for enrollment a few times a year. Between launches, registration is closed while I focus on supporting current students and other projects. You can join the waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens again and get early access to new course announcements.

Are the waiting lists the same as the newsletter?

The newsletter is my normal email list. I share with you in a more personal way, all the news about AlaiGanuza: future events, prints, commissions, discounts from time to time...

The waiting lists, on the other hand, are individual lists made for individual projects. Waiting lists are made to ensure you get the news of the course or event you are waiting for. Before anyone else, and often with special prices.