Fantasy Acrylic Painting
A course by Jesper Ejsing , Fantasy Artist and Visual Storyteller
Unleash your creativity in acrylic painting. Learn techniques for composition, sketching, and color to bring characters to life.
Unleash your creativity in acrylic painting. Learn techniques for composition, sketching, and color to bring characters to life.
Dive into the captivating world of fantasy art and visual storytelling in this online course led by the renowned artist, Jesper Ejsing. Throughout this creative journey, you'll explore the fascinating realm of acrylic painting and role-playing illustrations. Jesper's vast experience includes collaborations with industry giants like Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, and Magic the Gathering, making him the perfect guide for this adventure.
In this course, you'll gain valuable insights into fantasy painting, storytelling, and composition. Jesper's teaching approach, developed over years of experience, breaks down complex techniques into manageable steps. You'll discover the secrets behind achieving powerful contrasts and finishes with acrylics. Unleash your creativity as you embark on a quest to portray a fantasy character in a scene, taking control of your artistic tools and developing your skills with confidence.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 11 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (75)
- 6,535 students
- 19 lessons (4h 39m)
- 11 additional resources (1 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
What is this course's project?
In this course, your final project will be to portray a fantasy character in a scene, applying the techniques and skills you've learned throughout the course. Your artwork will be a testament to your creative journey and newfound expertise.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is tailored for aspiring artists and enthusiasts who are passionate about fantasy art and visual storytelling. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced illustrator, Jesper's teaching style ensures that artists of all levels can benefit from this course. If you're eager to explore the world of fantasy illustration and discover the secrets to bringing your imaginative visions to life, this course is designed for you.
Requirements and materials
To participate in this creative adventure, you'll need some basic art supplies, including acrylic paints and suitable surfaces. No prior experience is necessary; an open mind, enthusiasm for art, and a desire to learn are the only prerequisites. Join us on this artistic journey and watch your fantasy artistry skills flourish under Jesper's expert guidance.
Reviews
A course by Jesper Ejsing
Meet Jesper Ejsing, a seasoned fantasy artist and visual storyteller with over 30 years of experience in the world of role-playing illustrations. Jesper is known for his captivating creations that transport viewers to otherworldly realms, where imagination knows no bounds. His unique approach to acrylic painting has allowed him to bend the restrictions of the medium, resulting in artwork that's both vividly expressive and incredibly controlled.
Beyond the canvas, Jesper's passion for wildlife photography informs his work, adding a touch of realism to his fantastical creations. As a dedicated roleplayer himself, he brings a profound understanding of the genre to his art, ensuring that each piece resonates with authenticity. With a rich portfolio that includes collaborations with major franchises like Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, and Magic the Gathering, Jesper Ejsing's artistic journey is an inspiring testament to the power of imagination and creativity.
Content
-
U1
Introduction
-
About Me
-
Influences
-
-
U2
Creating the Scene and Preparing to Paint
-
Introducing Fantasy Painting and Storytelling
-
Sketching Thumbnails and Composition 1
-
Sketching Thumbnails and Composition 2
-
Fine-Tune Sketching
-
Inking and Value Painting
-
Colour, Light, and Final Prep Work 1
-
Colour, Light, and Final Prep Work 2
-
Colour, Light, and Final Prep Work 3
-
-
U3
Painting the Artwork
-
Painting the Background 1
-
Painting the Background 2
-
Painting the Figure 1
-
Painting the Figure 2
-
Painting the Figure 3
-
Fine-Tuning and Finishing Touches 1
-
Fine-Tuning and Finishing Touches 2
-
-
U4
Taking It All In
-
Reflecting on Your Work
-
Where and How to Progress from Here
-
-
FP
Final project
-
Painting Fantasy with Acrylic
-
What to expect from a Domestika course
-
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.
-
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
-
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
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.
nilo_matias_a_123
increible las clases!
View translation
Hide translation
omarfrancia
It's wonderful to have the chance to be guided by the same creative mind that you admire so much! The courze structure it's pretty clear and it follows through the complete process of his work, plus some great tips!
kranjit33
Very Good Course
rohamike
PlusUna gran experiencia artística. Muchas gracias
View translation
Hide translation
maria_jolanta
PlusThe course was very interesting and I learned many new things and I will definitely try this technique. Jesper presented the different steps of creating a painting in acrylic in a clear and simple way even for less advanced artists. Thank you very much for sharing :)