Creating a Fantastic Forest Concept Art in Photoshop
What you'll learn
- How to create a concept art of a fantastic forest environment using Photoshop
- How to paint with light and create fantastic mood for your scenes
- How to use Photobashing techniques with digital painting to achieve a realistic result
- Complete a case study of a full project, step-by-step
Requirements
- Basic Photoshop knowledge
Description
"Fantastic Forest" Concept Art Course
The "Fantastic Forest" is a personal project where I explore magical environment conceptual art.
In this in-depth tutorial, I’ll walk you through the entire creative process of bringing this fantasy piece to life, from initial brainstorming to final refinements, using a combination of traditional 2D techniques with photobashing.
You Will Get:
4+ hours of voice-over video demos in Photoshop
Wallpaper of the final artwork
1 PSD file: the final artwork with all main progress
15 video clips in mp4 format with English narration
You Will Learn in 15 Classes:
How to design a fantasy forest from scratch using Photoshop
How to make design explorations to achieve the best outcome
Brainstorming techniques combining photobashing and paintover skills
Environment Concept Art techniques
How to use advanced blending techniques, like "Blend If"
How to add atmosphere and increase detail using painting and texture skills
Techniques for creating a dynamic crop and simulating realistic camera effects
How to improve your composition skills with simple observations and adjustments
Pre-requirements:
Basic knowledge of Photoshop is recommended
Whether you're looking to enhance your digital painting skills, learn photobashing or discover new composition and lighting tips to enhance your workflow, this course provides the techniques and insights to elevate your concept art process.
Join me, and let's bring the Fantastic Forest to life!
Who this course is for:
- Artists curious about concept art, digital painting and illustration techniques
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 17 Reviews
- 55 Students
- 18 Courses
Rafael Falconi, also known as the DMP Wizard (Bruxo do Matte Painting), is a Brazilian Senior Digital Artist, mentor and creative nomad with over 12 years of industry experience.
Renowned for his expertise in Matte Painting and Digital Art, Rafael has contributed to over 100 advertising campaigns and iconic projects like Free Fire, Black Mirror, and Pride. His collaborations extend to globally recognized brands and studios, including Globo Television and creative adward-winning powerhouses like Zombie Studios, Platinum FMD, Vetor Zero, and Roof Studios, where his Photoshop “witchcraft” transforms concepts into stunning Key Visuals.
Raised in the historical city of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Rafael’s artistic journey began in childhood, inspired by nature, NBA highlights, My Neighbor Totoro, and Street Fighter. His fascination with storytelling and design led him to graduate in Graphic Design at the Fine Arts School of UFRJ. There, he sharpened his foundational skills and created a fully illustrated adaptation of Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe as his capstone project.
Beyond advertising and entertainment, Rafael expanded his creative range through 2D Animation studies at AnimaMundi and work in scientific visualization and VFX. This multidisciplinary background fuels his dynamic approach, blending technical precision with bold artistry.
Today, Rafael shares his passion through mentorship, empowering aspiring digital artists worldwide to master their craft and thrive in the competitive worlds of Advertising, Film, and Games.