Concept Art
9
stories in this section
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Why Strong Silhouettes Make Better Designs
A strong outline makes a character readable before colour or detail. Learn how silhouette design works and how to test your own shapes.
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Prop Design for Concept Artists: Objects with Story
How to turn a drawn object into a prop with an owner, a history and a job in the story.
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The Path to Becoming a Concept Artist: Skills and Steps
A practical overview of how to become a concept artist: fundamentals, degree or self-study, portfolio and the route to paid work.
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Concept Art: A Complete Guide to the Craft and Its Process
A plain-language guide to concept art: what it is, where it fits in production, the main specialities, the process and the tools.
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Environment Design: Building Convincing Spaces for Stories
A practical guide to environment design: theme, function, storytelling through space and balanced detail.
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Creature Design: Anatomy, Function and Invention
How to build believable creatures: anatomy, function, real-animal reference and disciplined invention.
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Building a Concept Art Portfolio That Shows Your Range
How to choose, balance and present work in a concept art portfolio so your range is clear in seconds.
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A Practical Concept Art Workflow, Step by Step
A step-by-step concept art workflow from brief and reference to thumbnails, feedback, refinement and handoff.
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Character Design Fundamentals: From First Sketch to Final Look
A step-by-step character design workflow covering silhouettes, shape language, proportion, colour and readability testing.