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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to create stunning environment illustration starting with the process of brainstorming and moving toward a finished image. Emphasis will be placed on strong compositions and tonal values, as well as dramatic lighting and depth.  You will learn to find imaginative solutions to the challenges of solid picture making. The goal is to unlock the imagination and use the process of illustration to create fantastical worlds by combining right-brained thinking with time-tested painting techniques. You can also bring in your own illustrations for critique and draw-over correction. Knowledge of basic painting plus Photoshop or Painter skills required.

About the teacher

Meinert Hansen is a concept artist and illustrator who has worked in film, television and games for over 27 years. His credits include 300, Silent Hill, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Myst 4: Revelation (as senior art director and lead concept artist). Meinert is also an experienced art teacher having taught classes and workshops at multiple post-secondary institutions in Canada.

This course is NOT OFFERED during the summer 2012 semester. It is expected to be offered again in the Fall of 2012.

CLICK HERE to return to our classes page. Most classes are offered in the Summer of 2012.

For information about future semesters please CLICK HERE to sign up for our NEWSLETTER or contact us to be added to  a waiting list.

Class is Saturday from 1 to 4 P.M. starting Feb. 4 and continuing for 10 weeks. The cost is $370. Spaces are limited and this class fills up fast! A laptop and tablet are required.

Not offered in Spring 2012!