Your stylization attempts just look like the subject was drawn wrong.
Does this sound familiar?
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Struggle to get dynamic shapes out of objects
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Unsure where to start for your dream of stylized game art
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Have difficulty matching the look of a particular property
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Really wanting clear approach you can use on any subject
I'm Guilherme Freitas, Blizzard illustrator, and I'm here to teach you how to do it
My goal is to help you master the drawing skills and stylization techniques I use every day to create Hearthstone illustrations for Blizzard. Using a decade of experience sharing art tips and tutorials on online, I’ll guide you through shape, color, and design fundamentals so you can confidently bring your stylized images to life. I'm excited to share industry insights, and help you explore the subject of stylized drawing!
If you want to make stylized art like this
It starts with studying this
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Rules of Styles
Concepting & Design
Line Art & Shading
Large Subjects
FX & Nature Subjects
Guns & Swords
TAKEAWAYS
Experience
Participants consistently give this course positive reviews and say it's one of the best courses they've ever taken.
Convenience
With the lesson videos being hosted on the site, no downloading and storing of large video files is necessary.
Confidence
Armed with the skills to tackle the trickiest problems, you will approach future pieces with confidence.
PROCESS
Student art by Josué Borges
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Get the Course
From the store you will choose either the regular self-study version or the premium version with feedback (if currently available). If it's your first course at Academy, you'll need to make a site profile during the checkout process.
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Start the Lessons
Log into your site profile, watch the lesson videos, download the provided assignment files, then complete the assignment worksheets.
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New Art and Skills
Share the new art you made during the class on your socials then apply your new skills and understanding on new pieces!
FAQ
Does this course teach a specific style or is it adaptable? Instead of focusing on a specific style or look, Guilherme teaches the rules that apply to all stylization drawing, and discusses how to analyze a particular style and reproduce it.
Does this class cover form language and design? Yes, you will go over form and shape language as a part of visual communication and design.
Can I complete this course while working full-time? The regular self-study version of this course can be accomplished at any speed so there is no pressure. Many students who successfully go through the premium version with feedback, are working adults. The assignments are designed to be doable in about 15 hours per week.
The price is higher than other courses I’ve seen, why? Our course produces better lasting results than other courses which are often hastily put together by skilled artists who unfortunately aren’t accomplished teachers. Those courses often rely on vague theory and intuition (without tailored assignments) rather than clear, actionable instruction (with tailored assignments). Because we are so critical about the quality of our curriculum, it means you enjoy a more streamlined course with less fluff, more actionable teaching, and lasting results that make students say it’s one of the best courses they’ve ever taken.
I'm already an intermediate artist, is this class too basic for me? Unlikely, because stylization is a separate skill set to realistic drawing and rendering. You will likely find yourself pleasantly challenged to think in an entirely new way.
RECRUITMENT
Outstanding students from Academy courses may be considered for recruitment to Swatches Studio where they are put on industry projects for clients including Wizards of the Coast, while receiving oversight from Clint and Diana Cearley.
READY TO GET STARTED?
IMPORTANT INFO: Preparation and Specs so you're ready.
BONUS ($50 value): Everyone who registers for this course (both self-study and feedback versions) gain access to the Custom Career & Portfolio Strategy Kit to help create a time-saving art career plan, and dynamic portfolio.
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