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Digital painting. Illustration

Digital painting course. The illustration focuses on current trends in the industry. You will learn the basics of academic composition, master the tec

from 5 months
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About the Course

Digital painting course. The illustration focuses on current trends in the industry. You will learn the basics of academic composition, master the techniques of digital painting and drawing, learn how to create illustrations — from the idea to the final result, analyze the work of other artists and develop storytelling in your illustrations.There is a lot of practice waiting for you: you will add five juicy artworks and a lot of constructive sketches to your portfolio and you will be able to boldly generate new ideas and images yourself!

What You Will Learn

Skill of working with composition
Skill of working with references
Skill of working with color in painting
Skill of working with different brushes in CG graphics
Skill of working with warm and cold colors

How the Learning Works

01

Watch the lecture and complete the assignment

02

Get feedback from instructor and make revisions

03

Gain knowledge and build your portfolio

Who Is This Course For

1

Artists who have experience working with CG — Middle level and above.

2

Everyone who wants to learn how to work with digital illustration and narrative compositions that can form the basis of book illustration or be independent works.

3

Graduates of the Middle Drawing, Digital Painting, Digital Portrait courses.

Course Instructors

Student Works

What Students Say

Анна Иванова

Егоренков Дмитрий

Юлия Некрасова

Христина Таймухина

Иван Скрынников

Юлия Феоктистова

Мария Докучаева

Анна Кузнецова

Юлия Кардонова

Григорий Капица

Черепанов Никита

Course Program

Theory
  • Course introduction, presentation on illustration
  • The basic laws of composition: static, dynamics, contrast, nuance
  • Landscape composition
  • Color, color combinations
  • The sequence of work in painting
  • Texture brushes and how to use them
Practice
  • Exercises for formal composition of geometric shapes
  • Developing a sketch of a composition on the theme of the forest
  • Working on a composition based on the best sketch
  • Photo reference studies and studies on the topic

Choose Your Format

Find the perfect balance between freedom and support

Offline

Offline in St. Petersburg

Come to the studio, be inspired by the atmosphere and draw live — with the support of the curator and the warmth of real communication.

5.5 months

What's included

  • Classes in the studio: 2 times a week for 3 hours or 1 time for 6 hours
  • Instant feedback from the curator
  • Live communication with classmates
  • A real artistic space for you and your ideas
$811$1,474

Cashback up to $16

Payment Methods

Russian bank card
Installment for 6 or 10 months
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Pay in parts 50/50

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