Concept Art
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Acclaimed concept artist Pablo Dominguez is back at Learn Squared with a brand-new course, to share his process for building large, detailed environments. Under Pablo's guidance, you'll master the use of ZBrush to produce a range of high-quality environment concept art. Learn to create expansive city views, intricate assets, and fully animated scenes, all without relying on any third-party kitbashing. As a special bonus, by purchasing Environment Concept Art, you'll get Pablo's ZBrush Basics course for FREE! That means you'll learn everything from the absolute basics, all the way through advanced sculpting, rendering, and paintover techniques that Pablo uses in his daily professional work.
Over 32 hours of training!$199$119
Dive into the transformative world of costume design with Adam Middleton, a visionary behind some of cinema's most unforgettable outfits. In this hands-on course, you'll master the art of weaving narrative depth and realistic detail into every aspect of your costume designs. Whether you're a beginner just getting started or a professional refining your skills, Adam's techniques will elevate your costume designs to an expert level of lived-in authenticity. Prepare to unleash your creativity and bring characters to life through the art of grounded costume design.
Over 11 hours of training!$124$84
Dive into the world of concept art using Unreal Engine 5 with concept artist Ellie Cooper. In this brand new Learn Squared course, Ellie unveils her entire workflow, from initial sketches to finalized portfolio pieces, harnessing UE5's breakthrough tools like Nanite and Lumen. If you're new to Unreal Engine, make sure to check out Ellie's 'Unreal Engine 5 Basics' course, which is designed to help absolute beginners understand the latest toolset. As a special bonus, this course includes Ellie Cooper's Unreal Engine 5 Basics course for FREE!
Over 11 hours of training!$149$109
Don't just draft your visions - bring them to life. Under acclaimed illustrator KleinerHai's expert guidance, you'll learn to turn your sketches into captivating concept paintings and illustrations. Covering characters, creatures, buildings, props, environments, and everything in between, this course will teach you to paint every corner of your imagined world. Every brushstroke you create will add depth, narrative, and wonder to your creative vision.
Over 10 hours of training!$149$74
Unleash the worlds within you. Under the guidance of acclaimed illustrator KleinerHai, sketching will become so much more than just lines on paper - it will become your bridge to endless possibilities. You'll learn to sketch everything from monumental landscapes down to intricate life details, crafting universes with every stroke. Inspiration isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you wield. A new world is only a few sketches away.
Over 15 hours of training!$124
Confidently reimagine your weapon designs without needing to be a 3D artist or expert at drawing. Spark your creative genius regardless of skill level! Unleash your imagination, realize your true potential, and revolutionize your artistic process by following artist Luis Carrasco's unique creative workflows.
Over 5 hours of training!$99
- Adobe Photoshop
- Blender
Sketching the Right Way
Return to the basics with professional concept artist Zahir Aghakhani. Learn how to approach a project like a pro — from receiving a client brief to the very first sketches you deliver for the job. We'll explore four approaches to Zahir's sketching process: sketching with lines, paint brushes, images (ie. photobashing), and in 3D.
Over 1 hour of training!$74
Build hard surface props of any size! Leading concept artist Lars Sowig will guide you through his entire professional workflow, from blocking and modeling to texturing and rendering, all the way down to designing your own stickers and decals. Every movie, TV show and video game needs a prop designer. Why shouldn't that be you?
Over 12 hours of training!$149
Learn cutting edge techniques to create real-time concept art in Unreal Engine 5 from Ellie Cooper. From sculpting hero assets in ZBrush, to assembling a full scene in Unreal Engine 5, all the way through final paintovers and delivery, Ellie will cover her comprehensive process for creating concept art using the industry's latest workflows.
$39
Follow along as industry-leading artist Gaelle Seguillon teaches you her process for creating captivating and lifelike worlds. You'll learn to create eye-catching sketches, techniques to create photobash concept art, how to build entire scenes in Blender, and realistically render using Octane. You'll finish the course with a set of portfolio pieces featuring environments you might wish you could visit!
Over 6 hours of training!$199
Get ready to paint your very own masterpiece. By studying the timeless works of the Old Masters, you will learn under the guidance of modern master Greg Rutkowski to create beautiful, classical-style paintings of your very own. Sketch, color, light, and create details that even Michelangelo would be proud of.
Over 7 hours of training!$99
The sculptures of 2D and 3D Concept Artist Arsen Asyrankulov must be seen to be believed. In this brand new Organic Sculpting course, Arsen not only shares his method for producing poetic forms but also his comprehensive workflow so you can realize your own imaginations. Having worked with the likes of Bungie and Blizzard Entertainment, this course will teach you all the ingredients necessary to advance your personal and professional artistic pursuits.
Over 8 hours of training!$149
Industry legend Maxx Burman commands over a decade's worth of experience, having delivered iconic matte paintings for TV, film, and video games on projects such as Iron Man 3, Game of Thrones, Westworld, and DOZENS more. His journey has also seen him wear many hats including art director, game developer, educator, and co-founder of the now industry-standard Kitbash 3D. In this brand new course from Learn Squared, Maxx will teach you all of his advanced 3D matte painting techniques which will help you create stunning worlds with ease and efficiency.
Over 3 hours of training!$99
Learn professional workflows to design characters for films, games, TV shows, and more from renowned concept designer and illustrator Wouter Gort. Covering everything from the fundamentals of character design, prop development, keyframe illustration, and more, this course covers everything you'll need to know to level up your character workflow.
Over 9 hours of training!$124
Buckle your seatbelts, secure your belongings, and prepare for takeoff. Elevate your concept art workflows in this brand new course from Pablo Dominguez by learning to generate simple assets in 3D, arranging them to create dynamic compositions, and using them as a base to create beautiful, detailed concept art for your project or portfolio.
Over 16 hours of training!$99$79
Create 3D worlds to share with creative directors, tell more dynamic stories, and streamline your creative process. Industry professional Nick Hiatt covers his entire process in Maya, Substance, Redshift, and Photoshop, but the techniques in this training are not software dependent. Learn to use whichever tools you're most familiar with to create unique characters, detailed environments to place them in, and how to arrange everything into a dynamic, cohesive sequence.
Over 6 hours of training!$74
Styleframes are an invaluable part of films, games, TV shows, commercials and more, allowing the artist to shape a project's look and feel. Across four in-depth lessons, motion graphics legend zaoeyo has constructed an incredible learning experience for you. Covering the ins and outs of his process in Cinema 4D and Octane Render, you'll learn to quickly create stunning styleframes to tell your stories, pitch your projects, and land bigger jobs with ease and simplicity. We've also included a special bonus lesson, which will help you to turn your styleframes into a beautiful animated sequence!
Over 6 hours of training!$124
Capture an entire story in a set of dynamic and energetic paintings. Sequence illustration is an invaluable skill in just about every visual field imaginable, from movies to video games to commercials, so you can't afford to sleep on this one. When you study under industry-leading art director Patrick O'Keefe, you'll learn all his tricks for quickly laying down compelling compositions, zeroing in with detail and color, then post-processing one gorgeous final piece. After you pass this course, you'll be wondering how you used to create art any other way.
Over 4 hours of training!$99
Characters are the heart and soul of any movie, comic or video game. In this Course, illustrator Philipp Kruse shares his secrets to populating projects with compelling humanoid designs. Strap in for an interactive tour all the way from artistic first principles to the most advanced tricks, each tailored to make your characters not only look amazing, but feel like living, breathing parts of their worlds. With these new techniques, you'll be creating beautiful work to showcase your unique skills in ways you never thought possible before.
Over 8 hours of training!$174
A few simple tricks can improve your art in a matter of seconds. Concept artist Steve Wang will teach you to make the most of your sketching, 3D workflows, and digital painting with ease and efficiency. This online course will teach you new and creative ways to hack your workflow, helping you stay focused on creating beautiful artwork.
Over 9 hours of training!$99
Your concept art will never be the same. Industry veteran Jan Urschel is here to show you how to build major production assets following a professional brief. By covering architecture, design and visualization, learn to approach your concept art from a theoretical and technical standpoint. With Jan's help, learn how to be a DOP of your own creations.
Over 7 hours of training!$124
The world is yours. Follow along as renowned concept artist Paul Chadeisson covers his 2D to 3D workflow, including sketching, photobashing, and environment painting, as well as sculpting and rendering realistic environments – everything you need to create a unique world from the ground up.
Over 9 hours of training!$74
- Arnold Render (or any alternative renderer!)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cinema 4D
Maxim Zhestkov teaches
Concept Architecture
Take a more artistic approach to architectural concept design. Follow along as award-winning designer/director Maxim Zhestkov reveal all the tools in his kit. Learn techniques in Cinema 4D, Arnold Renderer, and Photoshop to create your very own set of breathtaking images, including an immersive 360° render.
Over 7 hours of training!$69
Master traditional illustration and entertainment design in no time. In 'Sketching Anything,' Aaron Limonick (Naughty Dog) breaks down his design process in an accessible way for both beginners and pros. You'll learn to organize reference material, establish a strong sense of art direction, and create detailed production sketches of your very own. Don't waste time struggling with the basics of drawing and rendering - with these skills, you'll truly be able to sketch anything.
Over 12 hours of training!$174
Create stunning works of art by implementing the powerful language of film. Follow along as concept artist John Sweeney teaches you to create a cinematic image from start to finish. Covering everything from film analysis, to photoshoots, to 2D/3D workflows, this course should prove invaluable for both beginners and experts alike.
Over 11 hours of training!$74
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by ZBrush, you've come to the right place. Follow along as concept artist Alex Figini takes you through his entire process for creating complex characters and props for films and games. Covering everything from basic principles to advanced sculpting techniques, this course is a robust toolkit for concepting with ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and Keyshot.
Over 6 hours of training!$99
- X-Particles
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Cinema 4D
- Octane
Michael Rigley teaches
Design for Production: Workflow
Learn to create compelling, production-ready styleframes in Cinema 4D and After Effects with award-winning art director Michael Rigley. Michael will guide you through his entire creative process, from interpreting a project brief, all the way through procedurally generating and rendering complex 3D scenes. Students can expect a high level look at the creative and design processes, walking away with some solid portfolio work as well as a fundamental understanding of professional workflow.
Over 6 hours of training!$99
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
Jorge R. Canedo E. teaches
Motion Design
Follow along as motion designer and director Jorge R. Canedo Estrada (AKA Jr.canest) breaks down his motion design process from start to finish, covering project insights, Jorge's Principles of Motion Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and particularly After Effects to help you create your own animation.
Over 7 hours of training!$149
Concept designer and matte painter Jama Jurabaev will teach you how to construct stunningly complex concept designs with a multitude of techniques. Learn alongside Jama's professional Apprentices as you develop various 2D and 3D skills to achieve professional-grade final renders.
Over 11 hours of training!$99
- Daz3D
- 3ds Max
- Adobe Photoshop
- Fusion 360
- Marvelous Designer
- Octane
Maciej Kuciara teaches
Futuristic Character Design
Senior concept designer Maciej Kuciara takes you through the entire futuristic character design workflow. Learn alongside Maciej's professional Apprentices as you practice everything from loose sketching techniques to advanced final render procedures. Maciej will show you how to solve unique design challenges with consistency and speed.
Over 13 hours of training!$69
Industry-leading senior concept artist Maciej Kuciara will teach you how to construct environment paintings using both 2D and 3D techniques, and how they apply to a modern video games production pipeline. Start with the foundations of art and architecture, and learn video game development pipelines to propel your environment painting skills to the next level.
Over 18 hours of training!$124
Starting from square one, veteran graphic designer Ash Thorp will show you how to create production-ready UI and data elements for Hollywood films. Learn alongside Ash's professional Apprentices as you journey from client brief, all the way to final render and professional presentation.
Over 12 hours of training!$124
