Creating Animal-Inspired Fantasy Creatures

Char Reed

Char ReedJun 11, 2015Lessons: 15Length: 58 minutes

Digital Painting Adobe Photoshop Illustration Concept Art

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Creating Animal-Inspired Fantasy Creatures

Introduction

01:18

In this course, you'll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create two animal-inspired fantasy creatures. Starting with realistic animal design principles, you will learn how to incorporate animal design into a believable fantasy creature. Then you will learn how to use photos to give texture to your fantasy creature and bring it to life for movie, video game or even television productions!

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 05:20

1.1
Introduction
01:18

1.2
Tools and Resources
04:02

2.How to Draw a Gryphon
6 lessons, 24:11

2.1
Gryphon: Animal Anatomy
06:34

2.2
Gryphon: Blending Animal Anatomy
03:02

2.3
Gryphon: Base Painting and Markings
04:08

2.4
Gryphon: Lighting
03:03

2.5
Gryphon: Adding Photo Textures
04:12

2.6
Gryphon: Final Details
03:12

3.How to Draw a Werewolf
6 lessons, 26:27

3.1
Werewolf: Animal Anatomy
07:28

3.2
Werewolf: Blending Animal Anatomy
03:04

3.3
Werewolf: Base Painting and Markings
04:18

3.4
Werewolf: Lighting
03:00

3.5
Werewolf: Adding Photo Textures
04:35

3.6
Werewolf: Final Details
04:02

4.Conclusion
1 lesson, 02:26

4.1
Conclusion
02:26

Char Reed

Char Reed is a digital artist and illustrator, with over 4 years experience in the video games industry. Her passion is with pet portrait and caricature art by keeping a sense of whimsy while applying the realistic touch of a wildlife artist.