
GOTHIC illustration
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Skill Level: Advanced+ | Instructor: Diana Cearley | Duration: 8 lessons
PAINTING MOODY and MYSTERIOUS ILLUSTRATIONS

If you love dark and mysterious images, then this class was made for you!
You'll join AAA illustrator Diana Cearley as she takes you through the full process of creating a gothic illustration to fulfill one of the provided image outlines.
From interpreting a brief to gathering and creating references, to composition and lighting. Focus will be given to the specific challenges that come with creating dark and mysterious scenes, and providing methods and solutions that you can use for a variety of projects. You will learn to tackle the complex subjects of narrative and mood with confidence and be pushed and encouraged to achieve the best piece possible for your portfolio!
This class is intended to develop advanced illustration skills with a special focus on night scenes, mood driven lighting, narrative forward composition, and rendering specific elements like: candles, ghosts, smoke, etc,
The principles and methods taught in this class can be applied to a variety of genres from dark fantasy to horror to romance.
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Time: Based on student feedback, this class requires an average of 15hrs to accomplish each lesson's assignments to a satisfactory level.
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Program: Instructor will be using Adobe Photoshop, and all class files will be in Photoshop compatible formats.
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Setup: Students will need HD video streaming speed internet, Adobe Photoshop (or similar digital painting program), and a drawing pad and stylus (like Wacom or Gaomon). A microphone and webcam are also recommended if students plan on joining the Zoom lessons live for the feedback version.

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