Want to learn how to design weapons that tell the story of their owner at first glance? This course walks you through the complete concept artist workflow, from analyzing a character to a final, portfolio-ready concept sheet.
3 modules. A concrete result. No filler.
Module 1 covers the foundations. You'll break down the visual language of concept art and learn how shape, silhouette, and detail create a weapon's character and reveal its connection to the owner. You'll learn to analyze a character's appearance and backstory to define clear design requirements. You'll also master PureRef: building a structured reference library and expanding your visual vocabulary through research.
Module 2 is all about design exploration and drawing. You'll generate 10 to 15 weapon variations using silhouettes, select the strongest ones, and develop them into line sketches. Then you'll create a clean line drawing of your chosen weapon: dynamic, readable, and confident.
Module 3 covers color, rendering, and final assembly. You'll explore 10 to 15 color scheme variations, work with light and shadow, and render your weapon using two approaches: detailed refinement and paint-over while preserving the line work. In the final stage, you'll add additional views and assemble a professional concept sheet.
By the end of the course, you'll have a finished piece of work: a complete weapon concept sheet with silhouettes, line art, color, rendering, and additional views, ready to go straight into your portfolio.

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