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Concept art is all about creating designs that work - but how do you know what works? Why does it work? There are things you need to know if you want to create good concepts. Below you will find links to various places where you can expand your knowledge. | Concept art is all about creating designs that work - but how do you know what works? Why does it work? There are things you need to know if you want to create good concepts. Below you will find links to various places where you can expand your knowledge. | ||
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== Digital Libraries == | == Digital Libraries == | ||
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− | * | + | *Andrew Loomis: http://www.alexhays.com/loomis |
− | + | *Color and Light by James Gurney | |
− | * | + | *Drawing on the Right side of the Brain by Betty Edwards |
− | * | + | *How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments by Scott Robertson |
− | * | + | *Framed Drawing Techniques by Marcos Mateu-Mestre |
− | * | + | *Framed Perspective Vol. 1 by Marcos Mateu-Mestre |
− | * | + | *Framed Perspective Vol. 2 by Marcos Mateu-Mestre |
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== Fundamentals == | == Fundamentals == | ||
− | Fundamentals are '''essential''' and required knowledge for anyone who wants to create good designs. | + | Fundamentals are '''essential''' and required knowledge for anyone who wants to create good designs. Consider these mandatory. |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeLw9TDyBUdWiqly-CV07oNJo6_TYsLNY The Core] by Nathan Fowkes | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeLw9TDyBUdWiqly-CV07oNJo6_TYsLNY The Core] by Nathan Fowkes | ||
+ | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeLw9TDyBUdXuuL8bvvf2__dmNN4qINF8 Landscapes and Environments] by John Burton | ||
*[https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/learn-to-draw-perspective The Beginning Artist’s Guide to Perspective Drawing] by Artists Network | *[https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/learn-to-draw-perspective The Beginning Artist’s Guide to Perspective Drawing] by Artists Network | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn 10 Minutes to Better Painting] by Marco Bucci | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLmXZMqb_9sbNLM83NrM005vRQHw1yTKn 10 Minutes to Better Painting] by Marco Bucci | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYlsluVZA6c&ab_channel=koizu How to Draw Form: Basics for Drawing Characters in 3D] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYlsluVZA6c&ab_channel=koizu How to Draw Form: Basics for Drawing Characters in 3D] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1eR1rcPlHc Cloth and Drapery] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1eR1rcPlHc Cloth and Drapery] | ||
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsQ7eTmR27U&t=752s&ab_channel=FZDSCHOOL Environmental Composition - Basics for camera placement in Perspective] by FZD | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsQ7eTmR27U&t=752s&ab_channel=FZDSCHOOL Environmental Composition - Basics for camera placement in Perspective] by FZD | ||
− | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T7cDY7YDsg&t Basic head drawing part 1] by Steve Huston. (Other parts are available at New Masters Academy, this one is already great for the basics) |
==Concept Art== | ==Concept Art== | ||
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− | + | [https://www.ctrlpaint.com/concept-art-playbook CTRLpaint’s Concept Art PlayBook] is a mini course in how you might draw various assets in concept art. | |
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+ | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS7w85UGa0g&ab_channel=POLYCOSM Coherent Shape Language For Character Design] is a very important video to watch when it comes to creating ''good, harmonious designs that fit''. | ||
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+ | [https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:637902/FULLTEXT01.pdf How Can a Character's Personality be Conveyed Visually, through Shape] | ||
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==Traditional Medium== | ==Traditional Medium== | ||
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3lApsNmdwM Traditional Mediums] by FZD | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3lApsNmdwM Traditional Mediums] by FZD | ||
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− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/user/FZDSCHOOL FZD Design] talks about concept art in the industry. | |
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− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI8GDFj5BQCQrSHITFebzkA Modern Day James] | |
− | + | [https://etheringtonbrothers.tumblr.com/post/184147459832/the-only-way-to-combat-the-lack-of-funding-in-arts How to Think when you Draw]: 200 Quick and Easy Tutorials | |
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− | + | --- More about Values --- | |
− | + | [https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=33 Essentials of Realism] by Jonathan Hardesty (Paid) | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnhj5efzN_w& Learn to see like a painter] by Marcco Bucci (and the rest of his content) | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fLV5ezO64w Ambient Occlusion (and Ambient Light) for Painters] by Marcco Bucci | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwLQ0cDb4cE& Understanding Shadow Colors (Ambient Light Part 2)] by Marcco Bucci | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIFPKktvBBk Portrait Painting of Marie] - Jonathan Hardesty Live Painting Demo | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax130yILbw0 Art Fundamentals: Values] by Clint Cearley (and the rest of his content) | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-NhdEPKGk& Digital Painting: Understanding values] by James Douglas | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3zVGXSw_d8& Edges in Painting - Digital Painting 3] by James Douglas | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHfrncvODQ Top 5 Shading Mistakes] by Stan Prokopenko | |
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+ | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhhkJjc1OAk How Painters Use Squinting] by Sycra (and the rest of his content) | ||
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2fZdGZKP1k Understanding Colour and Value] by Sycra | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL04ASK6GO_oXcH5lqD859sEOZUDqm5Fl- Free Composition Lessons] by Chris Legaspi | |
− | + | [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcTg1TA4DVe4QnK7WFdPlA Everything by Nathan Fowkes] | |
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− | + | --- More about Color and Light --- | |
+ | [https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=30 Painting with Light and Color] by Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo (PAID) | ||
− | + | [https://www.schoolism.com/school.php?id=22 All Schoolism Content] by Nathan Fowkes (PAID) | |
− | + | Again, the book Colour and Light by James Gurney. | |