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Course Lesson Plan
Here's the low-down on everything covered in this course.
- 5 hours 36 minutesTotal Bundle Duration
- 38 VideosVideo Lectures in Bundle
- 2.11 GB of FilesDownloadable Project Files
Tools Used ?The tools listed below are used throughout the lectures of this course. Using alternatives is definitely possible depending on your proficiency, but we can only recommend using these listed softwares.
- Adobe Photoshop
Lesson 1
Learning the Fundamentals
Old habits die hard. To start things off, Anthony will help you dismantle bad habits you may have fallen into, and replace them with more approachable, progressive alternatives. Learn better studying patterns, understanding your tools, and how to pace yourself.- 1 hourTotal Lesson Duration
- 6 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 2
Painting in Grayscale
There are a heck of a lot more than 50 Shades of Gray. Anthony will walk you through the process of painting in shades of gray in order to practice spotting value, and how to control it with one brush. Learn to understand local value versus lighting and form.
- 44 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 7 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 3
Design Principles
There are numerous different aspects which go into a successful character design. Anthony will demonstrate all of the different elements that help build unified contrasts in your paintings including the usefulness of space, size, and edge control.
- 49 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 5 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 4
Applying Your Knowledge
Painting from the gut and handling creative block are two of the biggest hurdles many artists face regularly. Combining the topics covered in prior lessons, Anthony will walk you through several exercises to test your painting abilities.
- 30 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 4 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 5
Painting in Color
Show your true colors! Color can add a tremendous amount of depth to your designs. Anthony will demonstrate the reality and illusions of color and explore the common mistakes artists make when they introduce color into their paintings. Learn to properly understand color theory, the transition from gray to color, and some of the most common color choices.
- 33 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 5 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 6
Clearly Communicated Design
Understand in greater depth the importance of staying objective and educated as you paint. Anthony will show you how to focus less on the visuals, and more on the ideas of your design.
- 21 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 4 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 7
Combining Skillsets
The final boss battle - completing a painting. Bring together the skills you've learned so far into a finished piece. Anthony will walk you through the stages of refinement to bring your artwork to the finish line.
- 39 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 5 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 8
The Power of Practice
We all know practice makes perfect. To wrap things up, Anthony will teach you all of the things to consider as you practice on your own. Learn some basic habits and patterns to keep you positive and motivated on your artistic journey.
- 57 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 2 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
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