Learn about how to start a composition, from the story, research, and thumbnailing, and set the rules to build it.
How to Design & Paint a Background Layout with Armand Serrano (Streaming)

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After many, many requests we are pleased to offer a Monthly Streaming Subscription option to CreatureArtTeacher.com !!
"I was trained by Aaron Blaise. Aaron is Awesome!"
- Now Includes over 750 Hours of Video Lessons!
- Early Access to my new courses & videos.
- Exclusive Sneak Peeks and inside looks at my art and upcoming film projects.
- Special "subscriber only" LIVE events & newsletters.
- We've also got lots of surprises and bonus content planned.
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Lessons
Chapter 1 Part 2 – Tonal Values (Streaming)
Length: 10 minutesComplexity: Easy
Start organizing layers to work in a better way, then add values using the grey scale. Be patient and enjoy the process. Experiment with lighter and darker values to make decisions.
Chapter 2 Part 1 – Adding Color (Streaming)
Length: 10 minutesComplexity: Easy
Add colors using the values you have assigned previously. Use Photoshop layers to test what color variations work the best for your composition.
Chapter 2 Part 2 – Digital Painting (Streaming)
Length: 10 minutesComplexity: Easy
Add a normal layer with color and review the final details, like the opacity of your line works.