What you'll learn

Learn the basics of Affinity Designer

Mastery of the Pen and Node Tools

Good Layer Organization

Time-saving painting techniques

Powerful workflow from grayscale to color

Requirements

Baseline understanding of drawing and computer software

Understanding of light and shadow

Drawing tablet is highly recommended

Affinity Designer, or drawing software with Pen Tool, Filters, Layer Adjustments

Description

In this course, I'll walk you step by step through my process for creating high-quality, clean character renders inside Affinity Designer. I've used this workflow in professional settings for clients such as SEGA. You'll become confident and familiar with the pen tool, the node tool, the ins and outs of a grayscale to color workflow and walk away making something you can be proud of.NOTE: Recognize this workflow is transferable with any software containing a Pen Tool, Brushes, Filters & Layer Adjustments. If you do not plan on using Designer for this course, make sure your software of choice has those previously mentioned tools. In this course you'll learn:The basics of Affinity DesignerThe Pen ToolThe Node ToolLayer OrganizationTime-Saving Painting TechniquesColoring grayscale value paintingsWhat's included:Original character sketch linesPen tool exercise sheetFinal Affinity Designer file8 edited, voiced over videosFull, time-coded videos so you can follow along at your own paceWhat you'll need:Baseline understanding of drawingUnderstanding of light and shadowYour own character sketch lines (optional)A tablet (highly recommended)Affinity Designer, or drawing software with Pen Tool, Filters, Layer AdjustmentsWant a permanent 75% discount? Join my "Lightning Kaiju" member tier on my YouTube channel for only $9.99 / mo to get full access to the course immediately!

Who this course is for

Anyone interested in becoming a more skilled design professional

Retro video game enthusiasts looking to replicate a timeless airbrush style