Private painting and digital drawing lessons for the video game and illustration industry - Harringay

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Private painting and digital drawing lessons for the video game and illustration industry

From 44 £ /h

Photoshop is used differently for painting or drawing than it is for photo editing. I'll show you how to use all of the program's tools, but I'll also teach you how to think when it comes to game art, concept art, and illustration, whether it's for character design, creature design, environment design, or prop design. I'll also teach you all the essential industry fundamentals, such as anatomy, perspective, color and light, and composition.

A graduate of the Émile Cohl School with a specialized bachelor's degree in Game Art, I have had the chance to work with more than 15 different video game, board game, trading card game (TCG) and role-playing game studios, creating concept art and illustrations for them.

Now an art teacher, I use my experience and skills, both as an artist and a teacher, to share with you all my knowledge of this subject and the gaming industry.

Extra information

You will need a graphics tablet for this lesson. In person, you will need to bring your own laptop.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I'm Nassima, I am a professional concept artist, illustrator and tutor, and I am passionate about art, films and video games.

Working as a freelance concept artist, 2D game artist and illustrator for 5 years has helped me to create visually stunning assets for games, and understand what it is that makes a great concept art or a great illustration. I am fully proficient in Adobe Photoshop, and I am an expert when it comes to the art fundamentals. I was also taught art traditionally, and master a variety of traditional techniques (pencil, charcoal, watercolour, gouache, dry pastel, acrylics...). Finally, I have been using Blender more and more in my process recently, which makes my teaching now more relevant.

Being multilingual (French, English, Italian, and Japanese) has equipped me with a strong understanding of how to teach people from different backgrounds, and has allowed me connect on a deeper level with my students.

Another one of my passions is music, as I sing and play the flute. There are lots of similarities between visual arts and music, which I sometimes use to teach my students who are musicians.

Finally, I am a patient teacher, I connect easily with my students and love to adapt my lessons to the needs and taste of each student for a guaranteed success.

Education

-Bachelor of Art at École Émile Cohl (Fine Arts Techniques program with a specialisation in Game Arts and Illustration)
-2 years of CGI training at ESMA (3D modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering)

Experience / Qualifications

-Concept artist, 2D game artist and illustrator (5 years) with more than 15 studios including Squeakosaurus, Gameberry Labs, and Uraga Ltd.
-Art Teacher (2 years) working with children of different ages and teenagers
-Tutor in Arts, Music and French (3 years) with students from 11 to 25 years old
-Singer and flutist (2.5 years) for the band and solo

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Digital arts

Game development

Illustration

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

Private lessons of Digital painting, drawing and sketching for game art, concept art and illustration online or in person

44 £ /h

Photoshop is used differently for painting and drawing than for photography retouching. I will show you how to use all the tools of the program, but I will also teach you how to think about game art, concept art and illustration, whether it is for character design, creature design, environment design or prop design. I will also teach you all the fundamentals that are essential in the industry, such as anatomy, perspective, colour and light, and composition.

After graduating from l'École Émile Cohl with a bachelor specialised in Game Art, I have had the chance of working with more than 15 different studios of video games, board games, trading card games and tabletop RPGs, creating concept art and illustrations for them. Now an Art Teacher, I use my experience and skills both as an artist and as a teacher to share with you all my knowledge of the subject and of the industry.

Christian

5.0

(11)

Adults and kids ( from 6 yo)
Graduated from Fine Arts school in France (Master II ) i'm here to share my passion with you and help to reach your goals !

*You like to draw/paint/sketch and would love to improve your skills in a private class?

*You never drew before but would like to start?

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Book a first session and let's give it a try !

Let's have great creative moment together !

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Nice to meet you, I'm Daniel. I'm a (private) art teacher, I'm also a freelance artist and have been working as one for about 7 years. I'm looking for students in Utrecht, I have a teaching space available in my apartment (I can share my address when you contact me), but am also able to travel to your desired space within the city.
I can also teach via webcam, but I do recommend my in-person classes, seeing as they're more immersive and educational.

I unfortunately do not speak Dutch (yet), but am confident we can overcome any potential language barrier we come across.

I have the most experience in teaching teenagers and preteens, so I think we would definitely be a good match if you're a parent or guardian looking for a teacher for your child.

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This is not suitable for any professional work, as I am surely not going to do any 3D work for you :)

The course will be tailor-made, which means that I will assist and advise you with the best possible hints and tips based on your current skills and current portfolio.

I will provide you with personalized feedback to help you boost your demo reel as close as possible to the standards of the industry for you to catch the attention of recruiters and hopefully getting you a job !

The software used should be free like Blender or Unreal Engine but I can also provide help within Maya if you can afford a license for yourself. The general idea is to provide guidance to level-up to a large and accurate knowledge for you to keep progressing with your preferred software of choice.

This course is suitable for perfect beginners and hobbyists who want to turn professional. I can guide you through the numerous software out there and help you pick an industry standard and advise you on the skills you need to grow in order to create or boost your portfolio.

I am a calm person with a good temperament and will try to provide best feedback for you, let’s have fun and create together!

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I am currently based in Tokyo and offer in-person classes in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kawasaki, as well as online classes.
If you wish, we can also go outside and draw together while observing the city.

Elene

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Andrei

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I specialize in teaching you how to see the world from an artist perspective and use everything you see as a potential creative reference.

We'll start with basic perspective and soon move to character creation, character expression, dynamic posing, clothes and composition.

Artem

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For those who want to work in Game Development or improve their skills with Unreal Engine. The course is aimed at creating a single game mechanic and has a majority of lessons related to visual programming. Visual programming allows you to create game mechanics without programming knowledge.
Only basic understandment of how algorythms works and a high-end PC needed!

During the course, a student can choose lesson topics depends from current needs and in the end create full prototype of the game mechanic, that can be a base for the game or a strong portfolio asset.

Rémi

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As a professional illustrator and concept artist, I offer personalized drawing, illustration, and digital painting lessons, primarily for adults and teenagers. Children interested in learning to draw can also be guided with age-appropriate exercises.

The course content is tailored to your level, goals, and interests. We can work on the fundamentals of drawing: observation, construction, proportions, perspective, light, color, and composition. Sessions can also focus on creating characters, creatures, settings, and fantasy, historical, or science fiction worlds.

For students interested in digital illustration, I offer an introduction or advanced course on Photoshop: getting to grips with the software, using layers and painting tools, creating a composition, coloring, working on atmospheres and finalizing an illustration.

Each lesson includes explanations, demonstrations, practical exercises, and personalized feedback. I can also assist you with a personal project, the development of your artistic style, or the improvement of your portfolio.

My method is based on my professional experience and on a process combining visual research, sketching, composition, 3D bases when useful, then paintover and 2D finishing touches.

Daniela

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This course is designed for people who want to get started in the world of tattooing from scratch. You will learn the fundamentals of drawing, illustration, composition, and perspective, as well as the proper use of the tattoo machine, needle types, inks, voltage settings, hygiene, and basic biosafety protocols. Through dynamic and practical classes, you will develop a solid technical and artistic foundation that will allow you to begin tattooing with greater confidence and security.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to begin their journey into tattooing from the ground up. You will learn the fundamentals of drawing, illustration, composition, and perspective, as well as proper tattoo machine handling, needle types, inks, voltage settings, hygiene, and essential safety practices. Through dynamic, hands-on lessons, you will build a strong artistic and technical foundation that will prepare you to start tattooing with confidence and professionalism.

Lilou

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As a qualified graphic designer and illustrator, I offer private lessons in drawing, design and support for applications to art schools.

My background: Bac STD2A → DNMADE Graphic Design, Illustration & Micro-Publishing → Master's in Design from Sorbonne University. I am familiar with the procedures for each stage, the expectations of the juries, and common mistakes in applications.

What I propose:
** Portfolio coaching (Parcoursup, art schools, BTS, DNMADE, bachelor's, master's)
** Guidance support in art & design programs
** Traditional and digital drawing courses
** Introduction to techniques: screen printing, engraving, printing

How it works:
Your first 1-hour session (in person or via video conference) is free to help us understand your profile and goals. Then we'll work together to create a personalized program, whether short-term or long-term, with a price tailored to your needs.

Travel possible within Paris and the Paris region.

All levels, all ages.

Rafael

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Learn digital illustration through personalized lessons focused on the areas you want or need to improve the most. The classes are adapted to your current level, artistic goals, and the kind of work you want to create.

We can explore different illustration techniques and approaches, including black-and-white artwork, grayscale painting, full-color illustration, character-focused pieces, and more stylized or rendered work. Rather than following the exact same program for every student, the lessons can focus on the techniques that are most useful for your development.

Depending on your goals, we can work on composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, perspective, shape language, character design, visual storytelling, concept art, game art, and other fundamentals of digital illustration.

You can also bring your own illustrations, sketches, studies, or personal projects to class. We can analyze what is working, identify areas that could be improved, and work directly on the skills necessary to take your artwork further.

The goal is not only to learn specific tools or techniques, but also to develop a stronger understanding of the artistic decisions behind an illustration and gradually build a workflow that works for you.

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Want to edit your photos, create original visuals, or make GIFs without paying for expensive software subscriptions? Learn to master GIMP, the free and open-source alternative to Photoshop!

Whether you have a specific project or are starting from scratch, I will support you in a progressive and practical way.

In the program :
The basics of the software: Interface, layer management, selection tools.
Photomontage techniques: Clean cutout, element insertion, fades and assembly.
Retouching & effects: Light/color correction, filters and finishing.
Creation & export: Posters, web visuals, animated GIFs.

My method:
If you have a project in progress, we'll address your roadblocks directly. Otherwise, we'll follow a step-by-step process based on simple and fun exercises. With GIMP, images become like Lego: your creativity is the only limit!