2D Value Painting
Lesson 2 of 4 Concept Art Hacks
In this Lesson, Steve will focus on purely 2D painting techniques. He will take you through several fundamentals of value, leading directly into creating a value painting based on one of the graphic thumbnails from the previous Lesson. You will learn about integrating 2D references and Mixamo imagery into the painting, and refining everything to feel seamless.
Extra Credit
Enhance the sketch by introducing tools like Mixamo and photo textures. Blend them into your painting by following the same logic of local values and grouping shapes.
Value Painting
Pick one sketch from Lesson 1 and block in simple values as demonstrated in class. Focus on local values and grouping shapes.
Student Homework
Lesson 1
Graphic Thumbnail
In this first Lesson, you will get a tour through Steve's Photoshop setup, his process for collecting and organizing references, and finally his style for sketching graphic thumbnails. These most basic sketches will only use two values: black and white. The goal is to create this preliminary content as quickly as possible, setting the stage for future artwork later in the Course with maximum efficiency.
- 1 hour 51 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 23 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Photoshop CC Overview
Collecting References
Preparation
Sketching
Refining on Concepts
Conclusion
Lesson 2
this lesson2D Value Painting
In this Lesson, Steve will focus on purely 2D painting techniques. He will take you through several fundamentals of value, leading directly into creating a value painting based on one of the graphic thumbnails from the previous Lesson. You will learn about integrating 2D references and Mixamo imagery into the painting, and refining everything to feel seamless.
- 2 hours 7 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 22 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Understanding Value
Local Value
Value Painting
Tips and Tricks
Wrap-Up
Conclusion
Lesson 3
Painting With 3D
This time, Steve will start by setting up a 3D image using Modo and Octane, giving you tips on all different aspects of his 3D workflow. This will then be rendered and sent to Photoshop for a paintover. This Lesson also includes a special bonus painting in addition to the main piece, offering as many ideas as possible for how to implement this style in your own work.
- 2 hours 46 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 22 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
3D Tips
Bonus Painting
Painting
Conclusion
Lesson 4
Color Illustration
In this Lesson, Steve will start by analyzing the use of color in some of his favorite paintings. He will then take you through 3D preparation once again, this time with an eye for atmosphere, bounce light and general color, before moving into Photoshop. Because this final piece will be more complex, he will go through a two-part process: first blocking everything in with standard detail, then taking a critical eye to his work and further refining the painting.
- 2 hours 48 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 20 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Preparation
Painting
Refining
Conclusion
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