Sci-fi and Fantasy Illustration in Procreate
The painting
A course by Rafael Sarmento , Illustrator
About the video: The painting
Overview
“With the structure already organized, I will now show my entire painting process and the tools I use in Procreate. During the process, I will make any small adjustments that I deem necessary for the illustration to reach definitive harmony.”
In this video lesson Rafael Sarmento addresses the topic: The painting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sci-fi and Fantasy Illustration in Procreate. Learn how to create images of a fantasy universe with illustration, composition, and digital painting techniques in Procreate.
Partial transcription of the video
“Coloring I’ll start the rendering process in this lesson. Before that, I’ll separate the characters from the background so they're in different planes. That will give me more control over the composition. To do that, I’ll use the Freehand Selection tool. It allows me to separate all the elements precisely. It doesn't have to be perfect, I just want the characters to be separated. That will allow me to make small adjustments, modifications and changes to positions while I color. The transition between Arthur's skirt and the background isn't well-defined. Therefore, I don't have to be so prec...”
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Course summary for: Sci-fi and Fantasy Illustration in Procreate
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Category
Illustration -
Software
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Areas
Design, Digital Design, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration

Rafael Sarmento
A course by Rafael Sarmento
Rafael Sarmento is an illustrator from South Brazil. Both his artistic and professional trajectories have always been inextricably linked to fantasy and sci-fi, and it is between these two worlds where his creative strength and passion for creating illustrated narratives lie.
Over the last few years, he has worked with big names like Wizards of the Coast, Riot Games, ArtStation, Universal Pictures, DeviantArt, Procreate, ImagineFX, MaxPacks, and many more. He also works as a cover artist for Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics, and writes his own music in his spare time.
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