Take a basic computer class. Computer art requires basic computer knowledge of how to use the mouse and keyboard. The basic knowledge is built on in computer art to create artistic images.
Select a preferred starting area for art. There are several art software programs and types of computer art. Learning computer art starts with the basics, but the ultimate starting point is determined by a preferred art style or art software.
Take a basic computer art course. There are courses available both online and in colleges that start from the beginning and work up to complicated and advanced computer art. Kids Turn Central and Silly Billy offer courses in the basics of computer art and graphics design. In the case of Silly Billy, there are courses in a variety of art programs such as Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator to learn any preferred type of computer art.
Practice the skills. Practice makes perfect, and in computer art, the more practice you log with the program, the better the art turns out. Practice the items learned in lessons, and take time to work on weaknesses. Since computer art requires the use of a mouse instead of a pencil, practicing control of the mouse can improve the ultimate outcome as well.
Apply the skills. Once the skills are learned and understood, applying the skills will increase ability and result in beautiful computer art projects.