Concept Art | Beginners Class - Start to Finish

Name: Concept Art | Beginners Class - Start to Finish
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Create a complete conceptual sketch from start to finish with the most efficient digital painting methods!

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Created byKemane Ba

Last updated 1/2021

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What you'll learn

Core essentials of Photoshop
Concept Art Basics
Working with Light an Shadow
Basic Composition
Applying Custom Brushes
Commonly used Painting Methods

Course content

2 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 40m total length

Concept Art Beginners Class Introduction0:55
Master the basics of concept art from scratch in this beginners class. Learn values, composition, and the full painting process in real time with three working files and brushes.
Introducing Myself0:44
Meet Kim, a professional illustrator, concept artist, and animator with 10+ years in games, films, and commercials, inviting you to master a visual language of shapes and colors.
Class Curriculum1:36
Beginner concept art curriculum guides pen tablet setup, battle presets, image resolution, importing brushes, and Photoshop interface, followed by composition, tool palettes, document setup, painting exercises, and value studies.

Class Experience0:15
Pen Tablet Setup3:01
Set up your pen tablet for concept art beginners by configuring the pen's shortcut buttons. Enable undo with a keystroke like ctrl+z and ensure pressure sensitivity on any affordable device.
Image Resolution7:28
Explore image resolution in concept art by creating documents at varying pixel sizes, then scale up with interpolation to refine details while avoiding pixel artifacts.
Importing Custom Brushes1:32
Load custom brushes into the brush tool by using the settings icon to import brushes and double-clicking the brush pack to display them in the brush window.
Picking a Motive4:10
Observe nature and study reference images online, using Splash to filter black-and-white photos and focus on values to improve composition and perspective.
Tool Palette5:38
Master Photoshop tool palette with the soft brush and lasso tool to paint inside selections. Use HSP brightness sliders to work in black and white and speed learning with shortcuts.
Document Setup4:35
Painting Hills7:52
Set a horizon and build three layered hills in black and white, using a large brush, blending tones to suggest depth and rocky ground.
Painting Depth13:58
Practice a depth-building workflow using the polygon lasso for horizon lines, blending sky and foreground around a protagonist. Embrace a brave, paper-cutout approach to masking and composition for learning.
Developing a Routine4:18
Develop a routine by building a mountain gradient with the lasso tool and soft brush, adding darker forest tones and bright edges, then begin textures in the next section.
Working with Textured Brushes12:57
Learn to use layer masks and textured brushes to sculpt a mountain scene, drawing only within the masked region. Add shadows, snow, a moon with ellipse selections and locked transparency.
Combining all Elements13:44
Define a bright background gradient, draw snow-capped mountains, and build depth with perspective. Use textures, brushes, and quick selections to blend foreground and background.
Applying the Learned Methods13:39
Combine the methods learned so far to create an image from scratch without a reference, using a sky gradient, mountains, water reflections, and a boat to build depth and atmosphere.
Conclusion3:59
Learn to build depth and perspective using the lasso tool and soft brush, layer a foreground character, apply textures, and begin coloring with custom brushes for bold concept art.
Bonus Lecture0:25

Requirements

A working version of Photoshop or 30 Day Trial Verison
A simple Graphics tablet
Laptop or Desktop Computer

Description

Starting with digital painting can be a lot in the beginning. This class is specifically designed to give you a smooth and intuitive entry into the world of digital art, without overwhelming you with too many technicalities.

In this class, you will learn all the basics to create a complete conceptual artwork from scratch by using some of the most efficient Digital Painting methods. We cover the full spectrum of the creation process from learning how to see values and composition, all the way to the complete painting process in 100% Real-time, with no time-lapses and no parts skipped. The class comes with all 2D working files and includes the whole collection of custom brushes we use during our lectures. the moment you enroll you will have private access to the active-support-channel whenever you need some help.

While keeping a strong focus on understanding the basics, we're already establishing the use of shortcuts and simple techniques that even experienced artists have in their tool-bag! You're provided with the following Class materials:

Basic Support via Discord
PSD Files
Custom Brushes

If you just get started with concept art. And want to learn the core aspects to build a strong foundation, this is the perfect class for you.

Also, you will be prepared to start a full follow-up Concept Art Essentials Class in case this class starts to become too easy!

Who this course is for:

Beginner Artists
Beginner Digital Artists
Digital Art Enthusiasts
Hobbyists

Concept Art | Beginners Class - Start to Finish

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Course content

Intro3 lectures • 3min

Main Class15 lectures • 1hr 38min

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