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Sketching the Right Way

Zahir Aghakhani

Return to the fundamentals with Zahir Aghakhani as you learn to tackle a brief like a pro. Explore four powerful sketching approaches using lines, paint, photobash techniques, and 3D to build the core skills every concept artist needs.

Beginner1h 57m20 Videos

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Artwork by instructor Zahir Aghakhani

Get back to basics.

Learn to approach each 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.
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    Lesson 1

    Sketching the Right Way

    Learn to approach each 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.

    • 1h 57m
    • 20 Videos

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Zahir Aghakhani

Zahir Aghakhani is a concept artist working at Ubisoft, where he helped bring Assassin’s Creed: Shadows to life. His unique work blends sharp design instincts with a flexible toolkit including line art, painting, photobashing, and 3D. In his Learn Squared course, Zahir breaks down how he tackles client briefs and builds out ideas from rough sketch to polished concept.

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tons of workflow crap and programs i would have never thought of trying.... PEEP DATTT!!!1

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Designer

My career as a concept artist started after taking these courses. Much of what I learned I applied to my portfolio and in a couple months ... I got my first job.

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  • 1 hour 57 minutes
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  • 20 Videos
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  • Blender
  • Adobe Photoshop

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