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We'll begin this course by discussing the importance of choosing an appropriate photo for our fantasy character. From there we'll conduct a visualization exercise by creating a sketch based on our photo that will provide us with a visual reference. Following this, we'll work through a series of lessons manipulating prominent facial features of the person in our photo. Along the way we'll add photographic elements and textures to enhance the visual appeal of our concept. To conclude, we'll finish by adding some final visual touchups and elements to really make our fantasy character concept pop.
By utilizing the tips and techniques in this course you'll be able to envision and realize your own fantasy characters in a new and creative light.

In this Photoshop tutorial we will learn how to paint a fantasy landscape. We

Tom Baxa's paintings are known for their energy and dramatic feel. His characters are powerfully gruesome and crackle with an "in-your-face" threat that is menacing and captivating at the same time. This kind of tension and drama is achieved through various design and color choices. In this DVD, you can watch Baxa create an oil painting from a prepared sketch as he discusses the key elements that create drama and action in his work. His lecture focuses on composition, lighting, color, character design, energy of stroke and more, as well as a discussion of his favorite materials and his painting techniques.