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Mastering Background Illustrations:
From Using Brushes to Perspective in Concept Art

Coloso has prepared a background illustration masterclass
for those who are eager to learn from the basics.
You will learn everything from planning your illustration,
drawing lines through various brush styles, and
expressing perspective and realism through
light and color to construct captivating
background concept art.
Master the A-Zs of background illustrations
with Illustrator Rojo and Concept Artists
Joonhyung Ahn and J.C Park who are
actively working both domestically and abroad.
Check out this brilliant background
illustration masterclass, only on Coloso!
Class
Breakdown

Content
Length: 78 videos
Difficulty: Basic Level
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Video Details
Audio: English

Software Required
Adobe Photoshop CC
Wacom Intuos

Perks
Class exercises
Everything You Need to Design
and Illustrate Background Concept Art
Part 01. Joonhyung Ahn

Texts, Patterns, Logos

Spheres, Faces

Animals

Plants

Natural Scenery

Objects

Human Body

Castle in the Sky
Part 02. Rojo

How to Use Brushes & Resources

Linear Perspective

Perspective

Basics of Light

Correction

Sea

Sunset

Day and Night at a Café
Part 03. J.C. Park

Monotone Background

Light and Features of Buildings

How to Use Lighting

Background Change over Time

Background Description Depending on the Weather

Expression of Distant View

Seasonal Background Change

Concept Art
*These are sample images for better understanding.
Core Skills
For This Class

From Basic Theory of Perspective to Real Life Application
You'll learn the concept of 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspective, and practice drawing according to each perspective theory. Get familiar with perspective methods according to objects and backgrounds as well as various perspective tips.

Basic Color Theory and Color Combination That Bring Artwork to Life
Learn the basics of color including subject and background color - hue, contrast, and saturation.
You'll also learn how to observe colors and receive tips on organizing a palette that is fit for you!

Understanding the Types of Light and Creating Various Atmospheres
After learning about the importance of light and the various types of light, you can also practice different ways of depicting light, such as rim lighting, under lighting, and point lighting.

Completing the Background Concept Art
Based on a variety of basic theories and insights in the class, you will complete a background concept artwork in the atmosphere that you would like to express.
*These are sample images for better understanding.
After Finishing
This Class
This course offers a step-by-step guide to
everything from the basic settings of tools
Photoshop and Wacom to topics like
structural drawing, symmetry, perspective,
the theory of color and light and its application
to complete more vivid background concept art.

Roadmap
A Complete Guide to Background Concept Art


This CLASS has been carefully constructed
by the education experts at Coloso to provide a curriculum
that will help customers prepare to enter the industry.
Class Highlights
A Variety of Drawing Practices by Type, Such as Nature, Artifacts, and Landscapes.
With more than 10 types of object drawing using perspective, you can quickly develop efficient drawing skills and gain insights on organizing the steps in drawing, finding out where to add an emphasis, and creating the shapes that will increase the overall quality of your work.

From Lines, Color, and Light!
Background Concept Art Core Skills & Insights
You will practice basic drawings using lines, light, and color to complete your work. By learning the basic theories and application skills of each element, you will be able to take the quality of your illustration to the next level.

Advance Your Skills with a Detailed Curriculum
A field-based workflow will be taught by professional artists with insights into the industry so that you can experiment with story conceptualization, reference searches, and rough drafts to generate your own piece of work.


Concept Artist,
Joonhyung Ahn
[Current]
Brainstorm School Instructor
Recognizable
Projects & Awards
[Previous]
2016~ Brainstorm School Instructor
2014~2018 Senior Concept Artist at Riot Games
2013~2013 Concept Artist at Riot Games
2011~2013 Concept/Background Artist at Disney ABC Television Group

Illustrator,
Rojo
[Current]
Freelance Concept Artist
Recognizable
Projects & Awards
[Previous]
2022 Adobe - Adobe Fresco Campaign x ROJO
2019 ROJO's background illustration making publication
2017~ Freelance activities and lectures
2013~2016 Team D.T.R Background Concept Artist
2012 Neowiz Background Concept Artist
2011 Enflute Background Concept Artist
Cover illustration for Resetting lady in Ridibooks and more.

Concept Artist,
J.C. Park
[Current]
DeepSilver Senior Concept Artist
Recognizable
Projects & Awards
[Previous]
LOCUS creative studio, lead concept artist
NCSOFT, concept artist
[Main Project]
Background concept art work for NCSOFT 'Steel Dog', 'Aion' project
Background Concept Artist for NetEase Games
LOCUS 'Red Shoes' Movie Animation Production Team
Samsung CF robot character design
Background concept art for Microsoft's 'Gears 5'
Concept art for Mulan, Ninja Turtles 2, Wonder Woman, etc.
Background Concept Art for Monkey King 3
Package Cover Concept Artwork for Ubisoft Watch Dogs 2.0
Background concept art for Supercell Clash of Clans trailer
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Basic Line Practice With Various BrushesYou'll learn how to use the basic settings of Photoshop and Wacom, how to use brushes, and how to draw basic lines including curved/straight lines and fast/slow lines.
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Drawing Basic Shapes With an Understanding of Structure and SymmetryYou'll understand the structure and symmetry of plane figures through circles, polygons, fonts, and patterns, and draw basic shapes for a start.
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Drawing Artifacts for Background Concept ArtBased on the basic concepts and theories of perspective, you'll draw artifact elements which are frequently shown in background concept art such as cars, airplanes, spaceships, and buildings.
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Artwork Analysis and Imitation Methods to Help Develop SkillsWe will analyze a variety of references such as vintage illustrations and fashion magazines and learn the common features of intricate artwork and proceed with imitation based on the analysis.
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Depictions of Space and Perspective
to Create a Sense of DepthBased on basic theories and practices in space and perspective, you'll learn how to create a space with liveliness and stability, bringing storytelling to your paintings. -
How to Pick a ‘Good Color’ Based on Color TheoryBased on basic color concepts such as tone, contrast, and saturation, you'll analyze the reason for the poor quality of color painting and create a color box through your own palette to understand 'good color combinations' better.
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Learning Perspective to Enrich a Sense of SpaceYou'll learn how to effectively separate foreground, midground, and distance to create a background with depth.
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Using Light EffectivelyYou'll learn how the background changes through light coming from various directions such as half shadow, rim lighting, backlighting, and underlighting.
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Creating a Background that Changes by Time of Day or the WeatherYou'll learn how to create a picturesque atmosphere through changes in time and weather, such as dawn-day-afternoon-night/sunny day/foggy day on the same composition of a drawing.
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Curriculum
In-depth Look

PART 01. Basic Perspective Drawing: Objects to Backgrounds
Concept Artist, Joonhyung Ahn
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SECTION 01. What Does It Mean to Draw Well?Learn about the importance of drawing and how to approach it effectively.0:15:36SECTION 01. What Does It Mean to Draw Well?Learn about the importance of drawing and how to approach it effectively.0:15:36
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SECTION 02. Drawing FundamentalsLearn the basic setting of the tool and look into how to observe and draw lines that form the basis of drawing.5:10:48SECTION 02. Drawing FundamentalsLearn the basic setting of the tool and look into how to observe and draw lines that form the basis of drawing.5:10:48
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SECTION 03. Perspective 1: ObjectsUnderstand the basic concepts of perspective and draw simple objects and the human body.8:28:35SECTION 03. Perspective 1: ObjectsUnderstand the basic concepts of perspective and draw simple objects and the human body.8:28:35
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SECTION 04. Perspective in SpaceLearn 1, 2, and 3-point perspectives and apply it to suit specific spaces.5:28:11SECTION 04. Perspective in SpaceLearn 1, 2, and 3-point perspectives and apply it to suit specific spaces.5:28:11
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SECTION 05. Applying Light, Shadow, & ConceptLearn about light, shadow, line, plane, and elements in detail.2:09:40SECTION 05. Applying Light, Shadow, & ConceptLearn about light, shadow, line, plane, and elements in detail.2:09:40
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SECTION 06. Concept DesignLearn how to research references to get inspiration and practice concept design using color, line, composition, and perspective.9:34:32SECTION 06. Concept DesignLearn how to research references to get inspiration and practice concept design using color, line, composition, and perspective.9:34:32

PART 02. Background Illustration Drawn with Brilliant Light and Color
Illustrator, Rojo
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SECTION 07. OrientationUnderstand the importance of sensitivity and how to practice drawing.0:09:37SECTION 07. OrientationUnderstand the importance of sensitivity and how to practice drawing.0:09:37
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SECTION 08. Finding the Appropriate ColorUnderstand how to draw with brushes and resources provided, and use a mind map & image board to embody it.1:33:56SECTION 08. Finding the Appropriate ColorUnderstand how to draw with brushes and resources provided, and use a mind map & image board to embody it.1:33:56
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SECTION 09. Analyzing Common Features of IllustrationsLearn about picture analysis methods and efficient imitation approaches to complete pictures.1:39:34SECTION 09. Analyzing Common Features of IllustrationsLearn about picture analysis methods and efficient imitation approaches to complete pictures.1:39:34
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SECTION 10. Creating Appealing DrawingsLearn about three-dimensional line art and the basic theory of perspective.6:56:24SECTION 10. Creating Appealing DrawingsLearn about three-dimensional line art and the basic theory of perspective.6:56:24
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SECTION 11. Exploiting Light & Color EfficientlyLearn the basic theories of light, form, and color in your practice.5:52:59SECTION 11. Exploiting Light & Color EfficientlyLearn the basic theories of light, form, and color in your practice.5:52:59
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SECTION 12. Completing Your Own IllustrationLearn how to revise and retouch to turn day into night, and draw day and night at a cafe.2:24:32SECTION 12. Completing Your Own IllustrationLearn how to revise and retouch to turn day into night, and draw day and night at a cafe.2:24:32

PART 03. Realistic Background Drawing Starting from the Basics
Concept Artist, J.C Park
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SECTION 13. IntroLearn the importance and marketability of background concept art.1:01:11SECTION 13. IntroLearn the importance and marketability of background concept art.1:01:11
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SECTION 14. Learning Basic Tools & ConceptsLearn the basic settings of Photoshop, basic concepts of perspective, and lighting according to environmental changes.7:28:48SECTION 14. Learning Basic Tools & ConceptsLearn the basic settings of Photoshop, basic concepts of perspective, and lighting according to environmental changes.7:28:48
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SECTION 15. Background Concept DrawingLearn to express scenes and light, the three elements of color, and how to depict backgrounds by time of day and weather.10:34:58SECTION 15. Background Concept DrawingLearn to express scenes and light, the three elements of color, and how to depict backgrounds by time of day and weather.10:34:58
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SECTION 16. Background Concept DrawingUnderstand the background concept art production process and design castles, villages, buildings, and draw natural objects according to the season.14:23:43SECTION 16. Background Concept DrawingUnderstand the background concept art production process and design castles, villages, buildings, and draw natural objects according to the season.14:23:43
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Interview with
Joonhyung Ahn, Rojo, and J.C Park

What are your strengths and advantages as a speaker?
Joonhyung Ahn
For students new to drawing, line quality and objective observation will be the most challenging part. The shape will not come out accurately even if you look and follow along. In this class, I will guide you in acquiring a better sense of drawing through planar and stereoscopic measurements. I will also present the mastery of perspective accurately and efficiently use my knowledge accumulated over the years.
Rojo
It doesn't take long for me to process a drawing from start to finish. Knowing the basic concepts of contrast, boundary, and coloring and having a rough idea of the background illustration will speed up your work process. In this course, I'll provide you with various tips from my work routine along with multiple resources, brushes, sketch samples, and PSD file guides for coloring.
J.C. Park
Creating high-quality concept art within a short period of time is one of my strengths. It's crucial to develop a clear concept and complete the illustration within a limited time frame if you want to work in the field. You'll learn how to work efficiently by referencing my work process.
What tips can learners get from your lecture?
Joonhyung Ahn
Interest and confidence in accurate perspective and drawing. By understanding how the perspective technique is created through the human sight and camera lens, you will discover an accurate sense of perspective, not just superficially. Moreover, you can create fascinating results through various themes and imagination. Your confidence will naturally grow once you develop a solid sense of form through the basics.
Rojo
Your capacity to observe and evaluate the painting will grow exponentially once you go through the composition/value/perspective/color lectures sequentially and practice them repeatedly. You'll have a positive experience with drawingas accurate understading of theory and purpose will lead to definiate results.
J.C. Park
I'm not going to teach you just to imitate. I'll guide you through the basics of contrast, coloring, and other fundamentals for background concept art, as well as detailed points for creating artwork with light. You'll learn the basics and then progress through the steps to develop actual results.
Who would you recommend this class to?
Joonhyung Ahn
This class is appropriate for beginners who have just started to draw or intermediate students who want to improve their illustration skills. I also recommend this class to those who struggle to draw in a three-dimensional way, those have difficulty in drawing without an example, those who have been drawing for a long time but feel stuck in their skills, those who lack basic skills, and those who want to learn digital tools and drawing at the same time quickly.
Rojo
I recommend this class to those who use their drawings to communicate on social media such as Instagram and Twitter, those who want to express light and color attractively, and those who find it difficult to examine their drawings from a broad angle. I'm confident that you'll find the act of drawing much more manageable and more delightful after this class.
J.C. Park
I recommend this class to those who want to learn the basics of background concept art from basic principles as well as those who want to work for companies related to games, movies, and animation. Those preparing portfolios will also be able to upgrade their drawing skills.
Required Programs
This course uses Wacom Intuos and Adobe Photoshop CC.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized lecture experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the lecture.

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