Mentor
FERNANDO SANCHO
With over 5 years of experience in the industry, he has worked as a concept artist for animation and video game studios, taking part in projects for EA, Activision, Blizzard, Ubisoft, Skydance, Saber Interactive, Netflix, Gameloft, Warner Bros. and many other companies.
Passionate about teaching, he seeks to help other artists develop their skills in digital painting and concept art.
FUNDAMENTALS // DIGITAL PAINTING
COURSE DETAILS
LEVEL
BEGINNER // INTERMEDIATE
DURATION
9 WEEKS // 2-HOUR CLASSES
FORMAT
ONLINE
CATEGORY
FUNDAMENTALS
REQUIREMENTS
PHOTOSHOP // GRAPHICS TABLET
SPOTS
6
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is designed to build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of drawing and digital painting, gaining an in-depth understanding of what each one is, why they matter, and how to apply them consciously. Over nine weeks we will work on each fundamental separately, breaking down its principles, analyzing examples, and understanding how they relate to one another to form a solid artistic foundation.
Each class will combine theory, visual analysis, and practical exercises focused on immediately applying the concepts covered. The goal is not only to learn techniques, but also to develop the ability to observe, analyze, and solve visual problems, building an artistic judgment that allows for continued growth independently once the course is over.
Classes will be conducted using Photoshop, as it is the standard software within the illustration, animation, and video game industry. However, all exercises can be done in any digital painting program, since the knowledge acquired is independent of the tool used.
By the end of the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of drawing and digital painting, along with a study methodology that will allow them to keep improving with clear goals and a defined learning direction.
WEEK BY WEEK
- Week 1 – Introduction and Observation: Drawing fundamentals, representing what we see, and developing observation skills.
- Week 2 – Form: Constructing objects using basic shapes and simplifying structures.
- Week 3 – Volume, Edges, and Brushwork: Materiality, edge control, and efficient use of brushstrokes.
- Week 4 – Perspective: Perspective, vanishing points, and constructing objects and scenes in 3D.
- Week 5 – Anatomy: Human body proportions, structure, poses, portraiture, and fabric folds.
- Week 6 – Value and Composition: Reading in black and white, lighting, composition, and visual design principles.
- Week 7 – Color and Lighting: Color theory, light behavior, and color application in different scenarios.
- Week 8 – Advanced Color: Color harmonies, color temperature, gamut mapping, and color correction in Photoshop.
- Week 9 – Wrap-up: General review, reference gathering, developing artistic judgment, and planning future learning.
TRAILER
Mentor
Fernando Sancho
With over 5 years of experience in the industry, he has worked as a concept artist for animation and video game studios, taking part in projects for EA, Activision, Blizzard, Ubisoft, Skydance, Saber Interactive, Netflix, Gameloft, Warner Bros. and many other companies.
Passionate about teaching, he seeks to help other artists develop their skills in digital painting and concept art.
FUNDAMENTALS // DIGITAL PAINTING
COURSE DETAILS
LEVEL
BEGINNER // INTERMEDIATE
DURATION
9 WEEKS // 2-HOUR CLASSES
FORMAT
ONLINE
CATEGORY
FUNDAMENTALS
REQUIREMENTS
PHOTOSHOP // GRAPHICS TABLET
SPOTS
6
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is designed to build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of drawing and digital painting, gaining an in-depth understanding of what each one is, why they matter, and how to apply them consciously. Over nine weeks we will work on each fundamental separately, breaking down its principles, analyzing examples, and understanding how they relate to one another to form a solid artistic foundation.
Each class will combine theory, visual analysis, and practical exercises focused on immediately applying the concepts covered. The goal is not only to learn techniques, but also to develop the ability to observe, analyze, and solve visual problems, building an artistic judgment that allows for continued growth independently once the course is over.
Classes will be conducted using Photoshop, as it is the standard software within the illustration, animation, and video game industry. However, all exercises can be done in any digital painting program, since the knowledge acquired is independent of the tool used.
By the end of the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of drawing and digital painting, along with a study methodology that will allow them to keep improving with clear goals and a defined learning direction.
WEEK BY WEEK
- Week 1 – Introduction and Observation: Drawing fundamentals, representing what we see, and developing observation skills.
- Week 2 – Form: Constructing objects using basic shapes and simplifying structures.
- Week 3 – Volume, Edges, and Brushwork: Materiality, edge control, and efficient use of brushstrokes.
- Week 4 – Perspective: Perspective, vanishing points, and constructing objects and scenes in 3D.
- Week 5 – Anatomy: Human body proportions, structure, poses, portraiture, and fabric folds.
- Week 6 – Value and Composition: Reading in black and white, lighting, composition, and visual design principles.
- Week 7 – Color and Lighting: Color theory, light behavior, and color application in different scenarios.
- Week 8 – Advanced Color: Color harmonies, color temperature, gamut mapping, and color correction in Photoshop.
- Week 9 – Wrap-up: General review, reference gathering, developing artistic judgment, and planning future learning.
TRAILER