Create Concept Art and Digital Paintings for Film, Animation or Games
InstructorSiobhan TwomeyCovers fundamental concepts such as the Rule of Thirds and visual research techniques to build narrative depth.
Instruction includes step-by-step scene studies and shows the value of experimental failures during the painting process.
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These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
A composite image displaying three distinct digital landscape paintings in different styles, overlaid with the course title Background Design Environments and Landscapes.
A digital painting of a desert landscape with a lone figure and white structure, displayed within a Photoshop interface showing a layers panel.
A digital landscape painting in a software interface with a red rule-of-thirds grid and a blue curve overlay, showing a figure and palm trees.
A digital painting of a barn interior with hay bales and tack, overlaid with blue lines and a large white text label reading Leading Lines.
One sampled review suggests that some learners reported missing .psd files and reference images mentioned during the lessons.
Early sections may assume prior knowledge of core shadows and atmospheric perspective, potentially challenging beginners.
The curriculum aligns with the target of environment art, though difficulty levels may vary for beginners.