Class Summary

Step into the mesmerizing world of stylized backgrounds and unlock the secrets to creating captivating scenes. In this immersive masterclass, you will gain a solid understanding of essential techniques such as shape sketching, value manipulation, composition, and perspective. These tools will empower you to bring your artistic vision to life with confidence and precision.

Throughout the course, you will be challenged to push your artistic boundaries by tackling quick thumbnail-sized canvases and completing intricate background studies within a time limit of just 30 minutes. By exploring the fusion of traditional and digital plein air painting techniques, utilizing reference photos, you will expand your artistic repertoire and discover new avenues for self-expression.

Unleash your imagination and create unique backgrounds tailored to your personal projects, allowing your creative powers to flourish. By the end of this transformative experience, you will emerge equipped with the skills and confidence to embark on your own extraordinary background painting ventures, ready to captivate viewers with your artistic prowess.

Class Takeaways

• Learn basic shape sketching, composition, and values.
• Acquire knowledge of drawing in perspective for creating depth and form in backgrounds.
• Explore painting backgrounds from reference images.
• Develop the ability to design unique backgrounds and props.
• Enhance your artistic vision with personalized background designs and props.

This Class Is For

• Beginner artists who are new to drawing backgrounds
• Artists who aspire to start drawing backgrounds
• Individuals seeking to learn basic fundamentals of background drawing
• Artists looking to jumpstart their journey in designing backgrounds