Watercolor Techniques for Comic Book Covers
A course by Tony Moy , Mixed-Media Artist
Paint dynamic and engaging comic book covers using watercolors and bring them to life through digital post-production
Paint dynamic and engaging comic book covers using watercolors and bring them to life through digital post-production
Whether you are depicting fantasy creatures or real ones, storytelling is the most essential aspect of illustration. Mixed-media artist Tony Moy uses watercolors to create captivating comic book art. He has worked on titles including Batman, Dungeons and Dragons, and The X-Files, and has over 10 years experience teaching art and design.
In this online course, Tony shares his watercolor techniques for illustrating comic book covers, from the initial wash to the special effects. Learn how to paint dynamic works of art and retouch them using digital tools. Bring heroes from your imagination to life with watercolors.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (32)
- 1,151 students
- 20 lessons (4h 56m)
- 16 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a watercolor illustration of a superhero for a comic book cover.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning to create comic book art using watercolors.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will need watercolor paints, paintbrushes, digital editing software, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
Tony Moy is a mixed-media comic and fantasy artist based in Chicago who specializes in watercolor. He first began creating comic book art at a young age, but went on to study pre-med biology and business. Tony later began showcasing his work at conventions and posting on social media, and eventually left his job to become a full-time artist in 2019.
Since then, he’s worked on titles including Batman, Dungeons and Dragons, and The X-Files, and collaborated with companies including Zenescope, and IDW, among other publishing houses. Tony also has over 10 years of experience teaching art and design at institutions like the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation Work
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The Tools and Materials
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Creating Thumbnails
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Value Studies 1
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Value Studies 2
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Transferring an Image
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U3
The Painting
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The Initial Wash: Setting the Tone and the Light Source 1
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The Initial Wash: Setting the Tone and the Light Source 2
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The Initial Wash: The Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background 1
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The Initial Wash: The Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background 2
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The Intermediary Wash: General Midtones and Forms 1
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The Intermediary Wash: General Midtones and Forms 2
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The Intermediary Wash: Painting Fire 1
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The Intermediary Wash: Painting Fire 2
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The Intermediary Wash: Dynamic Shadows
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U4
The Final Touches
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The Final Wash: Finishing the Environment
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The Final Wash: The Textures
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The Final Wash: Details and Airbrushing
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Final Layout
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Techniques for Comic Book Covers
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anwarrior
A truly thorough and useful course for using watercolour and inks in interesting and popular work.
khristgonz
Recomiendo este curso a todos aquellos que quieran aprender a usar la acuarela en medios poco mencionados como lo es el comic aprendí bastantes tips y me abrieron caminos a otros mercados.
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denise.ross.epperson
I really like this course. The methods hee can be applied for comics or other subjects. I appreciate the teacher's use of color and light to make illustrations luminous.
jotta002
PlusBuen curso, me esta haciendo perder mas el medio a las acuarelas
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monicafinino
Excelente curso! Muy bien explicado. Muy dinámico y entretenido.
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