When it comes to digital painting, learning keyboard shortcuts can make your creative process much easier and faster. Here are some important shortcuts that every digital artist should know:

1. Canvas Navigation

• Zoom In/Out: Press Ctrl + + to zoom in and Ctrl + - to zoom out. (If you’re using a Mac, just replace Ctrl with Cmd.)
• Fit to Screen: Press Ctrl + 0 to see the whole canvas at once.
• Pan Tool: Hold down Space while you click and drag your mouse to move around your canvas.

2. Brush Management

• Change Brush Size: Use [ to make the brush smaller and ] to make it bigger.
• Change Opacity: Hold Shift and use [ / ] to lighten or darken the brush.

3. Layer Control

• Create a New Layer: Press Ctrl + Shift + N to add a new layer.
• Merge Layers: Press Ctrl + E to combine layers together.
• Undo: Press Ctrl + Z to undo your last action. (We’ve all hit this one a lot!)

4. Custom Shortcuts

Many digital art programs let you change shortcuts to fit your needs. For example, in programs like Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint, you can go to the shortcut settings and set up your own favorites.

Using these shortcuts helps save time and keeps your creativity flowing. So, why not try them out and see how they can improve your digital painting experience?