Figure Drawing and Fantasy Character Design: Dragons, Knights, Elves and More!
Class experience
New to Outschool? Enjoy $20 off this class with promocode: CHRISCH20 (New users only) In this class you will learn how to create concept art for the fantasy genre. Concept art is a form of illustration that is used to convey ideas for videos games, movies, and much more. Concept art is so much more than just creating cool drawings (although we will do that too!). Concept art is about visually communicating your ideas with clarity, telling a story, and problem solving for narrative or...
The learning goal of this class is for kids to learn how to come up with a narrative, and bring their idea and design to life through sketching and drawing. They will be learning how to draw anatomy, armor, and weapons. But most importantly, they will be learning to exercise their creativity and learning how to dream and breathe life into their ideas.
Chris Chien is a professional theme park designer who has spent the last 10 years contributing to projects such as Universal Studios, Sesame Street Land, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center, Ferrari World and many more. As a professional concept designer and illustrator, he has created designs for many theme parks all around the world! Chris primarily works in Photoshop, but his background in traditional mediums such as charcoal, watercolor and oil painting help gives his digital art an authentically “hand-painted” look. In addition, Chris often uses 3D software such as SketchUp, Unreal Engine and Planet Coaster to create immersive worlds. In 2010, Chris graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelors in Industrial Design and a minor in Theater. During his time in college, Chris designed and built many award-winning Carnival Booths, which sparked his interest in themed entertainment. Afterward graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the prestigious Concept Design Academy, studying under Hollywood’s finest professionals from Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Lucasfilms, Marvel, and Blizzard. Chris’ passion for themed entertainment and storytelling comes from exploring different countries. With his desire to learn and explore, he backpacked around the world, visiting the continents of Europe, Asia and South America - seeing castles, jungles, and temples in their natural context. Chris’ mission in themed entertainment not just to entertain, but to also provide education and inspiration to people around the globe. Skills: • 10 years of concept art and design experience • 8 years of professional teaching experience (art classes for children, teens and adults) • Experienced in theme park design, concept art for games and movies, showset design, fabrication, and scenic painting
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents are welcome in their own choice of materials. Some suggested materials include... 1) Pencil 2) Pen 3) Markers 4) Colored Pencils 5) Watercolors 6) Digital Mediums (iPad)
Mr. Chris (Chris Chien) is a top art instructor on the Outschool Platform and a recognized expert in the Themed Entertainment Industry. In addition to teaching kids, he also teaches art to college students, as well as working professionals from...
Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week
90 min
Completed by 108 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-16
3-14 learners per class