Fantasy Acrylic Painting
Painting the Background 1
A course by Jesper Ejsing , Fantasy Artist and Visual Storyteller
About the video: Painting the Background 1
Overview
“In this lesson, we are going to work on the background of the painting. ”
In this video lesson Jesper Ejsing addresses the topic: Painting the Background 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fantasy Acrylic Painting. Unleash your creativity in acrylic painting. Learn techniques for composition, sketching, and color to bring characters to life..
Partial transcription of the video
“Finally, we're painting. But before we do that, I want to introduce you a little bit of technique that I like to use. By the way, I've added a couple of new colors, a Cobalt Blue and an April Yellow. I think I'm going to need those for the hat and some of the background. For the background, I'm only going to use this wide flat brush. It's a size 20. The reason why we want to work with a very big brush in the background is to retain ourselves from going too much into details. The background needs to be blurry. Your background needs to fall into the background, so to speak. So don't go about ...”
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Course summary for: Fantasy Acrylic Painting
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Acrylic Painting, Character Design, Painting

Jesper Ejsing
A course by Jesper Ejsing
Meet Jesper Ejsing, a seasoned fantasy artist and visual storyteller with over 30 years of experience in the world of role-playing illustrations. Jesper is known for his captivating creations that transport viewers to otherworldly realms, where imagination knows no bounds. His unique approach to acrylic painting has allowed him to bend the restrictions of the medium, resulting in artwork that's both vividly expressive and incredibly controlled.
Beyond the canvas, Jesper's passion for wildlife photography informs his work, adding a touch of realism to his fantastical creations. As a dedicated roleplayer himself, he brings a profound understanding of the genre to his art, ensuring that each piece resonates with authenticity. With a rich portfolio that includes collaborations with major franchises like Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, and Magic the Gathering, Jesper Ejsing's artistic journey is an inspiring testament to the power of imagination and creativity.
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