Visual Development: Illustrate Imaginary Settings
A course by Lara Pickle , Visual Development Artist
Learn the creative process behind illustrating visual environments for storytelling, from the initial idea to the final composition
Learn the creative process behind illustrating visual environments for storytelling, from the initial idea to the final composition
Visual development involves building the aesthetic and atmosphere of imaginary worlds for media projects, from video games to animation. Larisa Bumb, better known as Lara Pickle on social media, is an illustrator specializing in this form of story-driven art. Her quirky, cartoon-style designs can be seen in animated shows like Nickelodeon’s Pony and Netflix’s Dead End: Paranormal Park.
In this online course, discover the creative process behind illustrating visual environments. Lara teaches you how to develop concept-based compositions from start to finish and convey ideas through lines, colors, and texture. Explore your imagination and design artwork that sets the tone for a story.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 27 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (54)
- 3,610 students
- 19 lessons (4h 29m)
- 27 additional resources (6 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Illustrate a room based on a character concept and prompt.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, illustrators, designers, animators, and anyone who wants to learn more about visual development for storytelling.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills and familiarity with Photoshop are required.
In terms of materials, you need a computer with access to Photoshop. A graphics tablet and stylus are also recommended.
Reviews
A course by Lara Pickle
Larisa Bumb, better known as Lara Pickle, is a Spanish-Romanian visual development artist based in the UK. Inspired by the cartoons of her childhood, she always knew she wanted to draw for a living. Although she studied animation, she found that her passion lay elsewhere in the industry. She loves the behind-the-scenes work of developing characters and the environments they live in, as it gives her the freedom to explore her imagination and tell stories through her art.
Over the course of her career, Lara has developed designs for animated shows like Nickelodeon’s Pony, Netflix’s Dead End: Paranormal Park, Nella the Princess Knight, and Powerbirds, as well as the musical P.S. I’m a Terrible Person and the comic Kajko and Kokosz. She has also published her own graphic novel Estoy fatal, gracias.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparing the Project
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What is Visual Development?
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Key Elements of Visual Development
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The Brief
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U3
Creating the Room
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Initial Research and Inspiration 1
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Initial Research and Inspiration 2
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Thumbnails and Sketches 1
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Thumbnails and Sketches 2
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Thumbnails and Sketches 3
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The Design 1
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The Design 2
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The Design 3
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Painting and Lighting 1
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Painting and Lighting 2
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Painting and Lighting 3
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Painting and Lighting 4
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U4
Additional Tips
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Presenting Your Work
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Final Advice
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FP
Final project
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Visual Development: Illustrate Imaginary Settings
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astereux
Muy buen curso!
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marixglyna13
Me encanta!
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zorobabelflores
Excelente Curso
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wandua95
Excelente curso porque incluso habla de como trabajar en ello, como aplicar etc.
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weezo727
Visual Development: Illustrate Imaginary Settings is a great introduction to designing a space that reveals a character's personality. The instruction emphasizes research as a stepping stone toward the development of an environment. Basic techniques in digital illustration are presented, such as thumbnail sketching, rough drawing, color blocking, and shading. The "extras" like links to outside resources and the works of other artists are likely to prove invaluable as well.