Sci-fi and Fantasy Illustration in Procreate
A course by Rafael Sarmento , Illustrator
Learn how to create images of a fantasy universe with illustration, composition, and digital painting techniques in Procreate
Learn how to create images of a fantasy universe with illustration, composition, and digital painting techniques in Procreate
Walking the line between ancestral and futuristic, Rafael Sarmento's illustrations transport you to fantasy worlds brimming with visual artifacts. Thanks to Procreate's flexibility, his creations never fail to awaken the viewer's imagination and have appeared in projects for industry giants like Universal Pictures, DC Comics, ImagineFX, and many more.
In this course, learn to compose fantastical images using illustration and digital painting techniques in Procreate. Rafael reveals his process to give life to a sci-fi remake of the story of King Arthur, tackling both composition and storytelling concepts. Let him guide you step by step through your final project, from brainstorming and producing your first sketches to adding the finishing touches.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 14 downloads
- 82% positive reviews (50)
- 2,221 students
- 13 lessons (1h 27m)
- 14 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Compose a sci-fi illustration of King Arthur using Procreate.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators of all levels who are familiar with Procreate and want to discover a new creative process and artistic language.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Procreate is essential for this course.
In terms of materials, all you need is an iPad with Procreate installed and an Apple Pencil.
Reviews
A course by Rafael Sarmento
Rafael Sarmento is an illustrator from South Brazil. Both his artistic and professional trajectories have always been inextricably linked to fantasy and sci-fi, and it is between these two worlds where his creative strength and passion for creating illustrated narratives lie.
Over the last few years, he has worked with big names like Wizards of the Coast, Riot Games, ArtStation, Universal Pictures, DeviantArt, Procreate, ImagineFX, MaxPacks, and many more. He also works as a cover artist for Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics, and writes his own music in his spare time.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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influences
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U2
Preparation for the journey
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Exploring the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Universes
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Organizing My References
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Initial project sketches
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U3
From sketch to final painting
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Refining the composition
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basic colors
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The painting
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sculpting the pixels
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finding your style
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U4
final steps
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last details
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Time to post
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FP
Final project
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Creating a Fantasy Illustration with Procreate
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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richardsantos_arq
Curso que apresenta muitos "GAPs", na parte pratica e na parte de pintura, sei que os cursos da domestika tendem a serem curtos, mas esse foi mesmo muito curto e com pouquíssimas lições e dicas sobre a pintura e as técnicas, infelizmente a publicidade apresentar muito mais do que o curso entrega, como na publicidade diz que faz as pinturas em camadas e varias outras situações que poderiam ser incríveis de aprender, mas o que temos no curso são etapas em que o Raf já tinha aplicado.
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teodoro_rodrigo01
O processo dele é muito bom e didático. É possivel tirar muita coisa em forma de aprendizado. No geral o curso é muito bom embora tenha poucos exemplos práticos, talvez pelos cursos da domestikas terem a proposta de serem rápidos. Mas sem dúvidas é um bom curso.
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mikelmac
So far I enjoy watching his process even-though as an english speaker it is distracting having to read the captions. Very talented artist.
fabio_santos_ilustrador
Bom Curso, mas esperava mais da parte prática.
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fdb6sbzzkr
Fantastic course, well presented and informative.