Karen Bonaker Art
Traditionally Trained, Digitally Mastered
Corel Painter Master Elite, Corel Certified Educator, Author and Educator
My Focus
Successful Partnerships
Digital Art Academy (DAA) has trained thousands of students over the years, and we believe you can learn, and you can grow. We stand for innovation, adaptability, appreciation, and humility when working with each other.
Our instructors are Painter Master Elite and Certified Painter Educators. We are open and transparent, and we are here to help you begin and succeed in your digital art journey!
LEARN, CREATE, INSPIRE
My New Courses
NEW COURSES
My newest courses at Digital Art Academy!
My New Courses
NEW COURSES
My newest courses at Digital Art Academy!
What Can I Help You With?
Learn, Create, Inspire
As an expert in my field, I offer extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of digital art. I give unique and results-driven digital painting solutions. Review the complete list of available options and get in touch with me to discuss how I can assist.
So that you can strengthen your relationships within our community of true fans and usher in a new era for digital art enthusiasts, I bring together digital artists who are eager to experiment with Corel Painter and Rebelle and learn the fundamentals, examine examples, and define their own path forward.
Digital Art Academy
The School
Digital Art Academy offers Rebelle and Corel Painter classes to help you learn and get started in the world of digital painting. From beginner to advanced courses, Digital Art Academy has something for everyone.
DAA Community
Where It All Begins
This community is devoted to digital painting with an emphasis on Corel Painter. This site is for students currently enrolled in our classes at the Digital Art Academy and for people who love digital painting.
Here are just a few of the benefits of being a member of this incredibly special community.
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1. Continued support from Elite Painter Masters, Karen Bonaker
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2. Exposure! Our community is regularly monitored by Corel Marketing and User Experience administrators, giving you the opportunity to have your work seen in a wider context.
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3. Dive deep into the subjects that matter most to you. Our online courses and community topics offer bonus resource materials for quick learning and give you everything you need to know without any filler.
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4. Enjoy and build relationships with your colleagues in digital art.
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5. Be the first to know about recent updates, features, and classes revolving around your favorite painting programs Corel Painter and Rebelle.
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About Me
Karen Bonaker
I am a Corel Elite Painter Master, Certified Painter Instructor, and a long-standing member of the Corel Painter Advisory Board.
I was once like you, I painted traditionally but became curious about digital painting, and I had to start somewhere. I discovered Corel Painter twenty years ago and have since enjoyed creating digital images. I believe traditional art principles can be applied digitally to produce artwork that defies distinction. With patience, perseverance, and practice, you too can learn to paint digitally! Let's get started!
With my traditional art background and state-of-the-art skills, I have been able to bridge two worlds and teach students how to apply traditional painting techniques to the digital canvas working with Painter. I believe everyone can draw and paint, but they need to learn how to progress. I saw that need within the digital art community, and I founded the Digital Art Academy in 2007 to help students achieve their artistic goals.
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