Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design
Place the colors 1
A course by Hugo Moreno , Concept Artist and Designer
About the video: Place the colors 1
Overview
“I'm going to show you how to apply colors to the four concepts. Here again, it is important to remain rough, the idea is to obtain four concept roughs in color with a beautiful overall harmony. In this first part of the lesson, I will show you how to work on the first two concepts.”
In this video lesson Hugo Moreno addresses the topic: Place the colors 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design. Discover the art of turning simple ideas into vibrant concept art. Explore unique inspirations and learn to develop your own artistic universe..
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that we've laid down the shades of gray on our concepts, it's time to come and lay the colors. What do I imagine for example for the background, for the background decor of the ship? As I said, I rather imagined warm tones that will contrast with the foreground, as can be seen in the shade of gray. There will be a kind of question-answer between what is happening in the background. At this stage, what is interesting to do, is to work in dominant color, not necessarily go into details and subtleties, but rather look for the right shade, the one that will be right, the complementary color...”
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Course summary for: Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Concept Art, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration

Hugo Moreno
A course by Hugo Moreno
Hugo Moreno is a distinguished concept artist in the animated film industry, known for his extensive experience in pre-production and artistic direction. He works across various media including feature films, TV series, and commercials, collaborating with prestigious studios such as Netflix, Cartoon Network, and Disney TV. His expertise and passion lie in the genres of science fiction and fantasy, which not only define his unique style but also continuously inspire his creative work.
Hugo has a diverse career background; he has roles as a background designer, music video director, and art school teacher. These roles have challenged him and enriched his creativity, contributing to a robust professional career.
From a young age, influenced by cinema, video games, and visual arts, Hugo has nurtured a keen sensitivity for imaginary worlds, which he now vividly portrays in his artwork. He draws constant inspiration from his surroundings, including the dynamic cultural life of Paris and his native Southern France, enriching his artistic expression.
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