Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design

Concept art: from simple idea to rich design

“Thank you very much for taking this Domestika course! I'm glad I was able to share this experience with you, I hope my advice will be useful to you in the future. It is now your turn to develop your imagination by giving substance to your universe. Here is a quick summary of the different stages of the project: Table to reinterpret First, select a painting that you want to reinterpret. Once you have found your painting, it is time to analyze its shape, and what plastic characteristics seem interesting to you to treat. Then, think about the background of the painting, its symbolism and what emerges from it. What universe and what type of story do you want to project there?

References It is now a matter of bringing together different references around your project, in the form of a mood board. The mood board aims to guide you through different image or video references. The goal here is to reinterpret the table chosen previously. Select a brush that suits you and you can start your search. At this stage be sure to stay rough. I advise you to decline several searches in order to choose the one that satisfies you the most. The best ideas rarely come first time. Your universe Once satisfied with your first concept, it is now time to develop your world. Explore three other concepts by testing different framing, staging and storytelling ideas. You then obtain a series of four rough line concepts. It is important that we understand that the 4 concepts come from the same universe, from the same project. Concepts You will now take the rendering of your concepts further by laying down the shades of gray first. Color and texture Then by applying a first color spray. You can also experiment with different effects like textures or grain. You will then obtain 4 colorized and textured rough concepts. Details It is then a matter of cleaning the line for each of the 4 rough concepts. Now more than ever is the opportunity to express your personal style. And above all, make sure that the thickness of the brush is consistent with each of the 4 visuals. Once the 4 concepts have been cleaned, it is time to add color and possibly textures. Again, keep treatment and technique similar with each of the concepts. The project And there you have it, your project is finished! You get 4 concept art that should be posted on the networks if you are satisfied with it. If you are disappointed with the result, don't be discouraged, this happens often. Through training and practice, you will develop both your technical mastery and your personal universe. This way, you will quickly reach a stage where drawing becomes an instant pleasure. I invite you to share the results of your work on the forum! I will be happy to answer your questions as much as possible. I'm very curious to see the imaginary worlds you will create! See you soon !”

Partial transcription of the video

“Thank you so much for taking this domesticated course with me. Now it's your turn to create your own concept art. Above all, it is essential that you find a painting that inspires you, so that you can reinterpret it in the best possible way and project your ideas and your worlds onto it. You will then be able to move forward serenely in the second research phase. and create solid moodboards for your 4 concepts. Then comes the part of exploration and reinterpretation. Again, don't rush, it will be a question of exploring the infinity of possibilities available to you. Work on your images one...”

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Course summary for: Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (14)
• 1854 students
• 5 units
• 28 lessons (6h 6m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Concept Art, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration