Digital Art Classes
Spring Term Registration Will Open Feb. 24th
8-Week Classes Will Begin April 9-14th
NEW PRODUCT!
Join MTG illustrator Clint Cearley in a standalone material lesson on painting stone! Starting with the provided template and brushes, you'll be guided step-by-step through the process in real time by your instructor. Learn tips and techniques for painting stone in this low-stress tutorial that is also a great fit for those who are newer to digital painting!
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Spring Term Classes
Fantasy Illustration
Instructors: Clint & Diana Cearley | Duration: 8 weeks | Rate: Sold Out
Want to create art for fantasy games? Join Magic: The Gathering artists Clint & Diana Cearley in a live class that will take you from concept to completed image ready for your portfolio. You'll be guided each step of the process with demonstrations, tips from experience, and tailored feedback.
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Level up the quality of your work in just eight weeks!
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Learn strategies to tackle the lighting and color with confidence
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Work from a provided brief to mimic the process of a real commission
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Get your art and industry questions answered
Note: This is an advanced class for those who already have digital painting experience, not a good fit for a beginner as we will not be covering fundamentals.
Classes begins: April 9th and 13th, 2023
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CHARACTER
CONCEPT DESIGN
Instructors: Diana Cearley | Duration: 8 weeks | Price: $650
Don't muck around for years trying to learn it your own! In just eight weeks you'll be taken through process of designing character concept art for games and film with the support of step-by-step live demos, personalized feedback and fun assignments.
Class begins: January 12, 2023
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MATERIAL RENDERING
THROUGH PROPS
Instructors: Clint Cearley | Duration: 8 weeks | Price: $650
This subject will improve everything you paint! Learn how to paint a collection of the most common materials (like wood, gold, stone and more) then illustrate a fantasy prop arrangement where you'll combine what you've learned.
Class begins: January 12, 2023
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CHARACTER
PORTRAITS
Instructors: Clint Cearley | Duration: 8 weeks | Price: $650
Get clear actionable teaching you can apply outside of class! You'll illustrate a fantasy character portrait after tackling the individual topics such as proportions, rendering skin, and adapting from reference.
Class begins: January 10, 2023
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ENVIRONMENT
DIORAMA
Instructors: Diana Cearley | Duration: 8 weeks | Price: $650
A great intro into painting environments even if you've avoided them in the past! You'll gain confidence as you learn how to paint the individual elements in a scene which you'll combine into your own nature diorama.
Class begins: January 10, 2023
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FANTASY ILLUSTRATION
Instructors: Clint & Diana Cearley | Duration: 8 weeks | Price: $650
Want to create art for fantasy games? Join Magic: The Gathering artists Clint & Diana Cearley in a new class that will take you from concept to completed image ready for your portfolio. We'll walk with you through each step of the process with live feedback, demos, and tips from experience.
Class begins: January 8, 2023
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Who We Are
The teachers here don't just teach, they do. They actively work in the industry doing high level illustration and concept art in addition to teaching.
Clint Cearley
Illustrator, concept artist, and art instructor, Clint also served as a Senior Art Supervisor with Blizzard, and is a longtime illustrator with Wizards of the Coast
Diana Cearley
Concept artist and Magic: The Gathering illustrator, Diana served as an instructor and Director of Studies at Syn Studio Concept Art School
Nino Vecia
Magic: The Gathering and Blizzard illustrator, Nino is also teaches concept art and illustration at Syn Studio Concept Art School
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Contact Us
Clint: clint@swatchesacademy.com
Diana: diana@swatchesacademy.com
"I really enjoyed your class, I think you and Clint are great teachers, especially when you work together to teach the class. You both can offer different perspectives and various tips based on your individual experiences, so when you team up it’s really great! . . the PDFs, demos and exercises you guys provided I was able to learn a lot. ..thank you for everything you taught me!"
-Miyuki
"The presentations were very informative and the exercises were a lot of fun while also being challenging enough. Your and Clint's explanations were clear, your feedback was really helpful . . your advice about the industry and getting started has helped me feel more confident . . I cannot thank you enough for that. :)"
-Stéphanie
What Students Are Saying
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Upcoming Events
Art Challenges, Contests, Presentations, and Portfolio Reviews
Art Challenge
Reviewers: Clint & Diana Cearley | Price: $20
A staple of the Swatches community are the month-long art challenges with professional feedback. These are not competitions but are ways to push your artistic skills by taking on projects that mimic the parameters of a professional commission. They are designed by Clint and Diana and are open to any artist of any skill level. The challenges and feedback are livestreamed on the Swatches YouTube channel. More details here.
Next art challenge will be a character illustration challenge and tickets will go on sale: December 1st, 2022
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You can't ask a video a question
Recorded videos and books have their place for learning but nothing can replace live instruction from an experienced teacher who can answer your direct questions and provided tailored feedback to your artwork.
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