Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds

Everything consists of shapes and outlines 1

A course by Claudya Schmidt , Fantasy Artist

Fantasy Artist. Berlin, Germany.
Joined February 2022
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About the video: Everything consists of shapes and outlines 1

Overview

“Welcome to my first Photoshop lesson! In this lesson, we'll just let loose and explore the canvas for shapes.”

In this video lesson Claudya Schmidt addresses the topic: Everything consists of shapes and outlines 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds. Learn fantasy character design. Craft magical plant creatures in meaningful scenes..

Partial transcription of the video

“Welcome to the first Photoshop lesson. In this lesson I'll show you how you can break through blockages and capture your ideas with very simple means. Here you can see my workspace in Photoshop. To show you everything better I opened a page in my Comic Müre. My workspace is very simple and consists only from a few important elements, that should always be within reach. On the left is my color wheel as a free-standing window. As I paint, I often shift it, so i always have the shortest way from my choice of color to the picture. This can be particularly useful if I work a lot with the pipette...”

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Course summary for: Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (45)
  • 2282 students
  • 4 units
  • 31 lessons (7h 58m)
  • 13 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Character Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Claudya Schmidt

Claudya Schmidt
A course by Claudya Schmidt

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Claudya Schmidt, also known as Alector or "Planty," is a freelance artist, author, character and environmental designer, and fantasy illustrator. Her work often delves into the intersection between nature and imagination, blending animals and plants to create magical creatures and transformative narratives. Claudya's art is not only visually captivating but also conveys a sense of calm and meditative wonder.

With a rich background in art and storytelling, Claudya has cultivated a distinctive style that has earned her prestigious awards and recognition. Her passion for sharing her artistic journey and helping others discover their creative potential shines through in this course. Explore the enchanting world of character design and digital artistry under Claudya's expert guidance.


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Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds. Illustration course by Claudya Schmidt

Fantasy Character Design in Photoshop: Create Magical Worlds

A course by Claudya Schmidt
Fantasy Artist. Berlin, Germany.
Joined February 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (45)
  • 2,282 students