Join renowned creature designer Jordu Schell (Avatar, 300, Hellboy) for a master class on how to paint monster maquettes, including his approach to dry brushing, airbrushing, spattering, mottling, creating saliva, and even painting eyes, teeth & veins. Whether you're an aspiring character painter or already working professionally, Schell's expert and engaging instruction will help you take your artistic skills to a new level.

Intermediate Level

1h 32m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 52s

2. Tools & Materials - 3min

3. Painting Jeans - 5min

4. Painting Jeans - 4min

5. Painting Jeans - 3min

6. Painting Jeans - 3min

7. Painting The Body - 9min

8. Painting The Body - 4min

9. Painting The Body - 7min

10. Painting The Body - 7min

11. Painting The Body - 3min

12. Painting The Body - 3min

13. Painting The Body - 4min

14. Painting The Body - 3min

15. Painting The Eyes - 6min

16. Darker Pigments - 6min

17. Finishing Detail - 10min

18. Enhanced Details - 8min

19. Excerpts From The Final Critique - 3min

20. Wrap Up - 1min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Liquitex Gloss Medium Varnish

Liquitex Matte Medium Varnish

Liquitex Ultra Matte Medium Varnish

EPOXYS/GLUES

5 Minute Epoxy

Superglue

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Bristle Brushes

PAINTS

FW Acrylic Inks – Various Colors

Liquitex Dioxazine Purple Paint

Opaque Acrylic Paint - Parchment

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

70% or 99% Alcohol

Denatured Alcohol

TOOLS

Other Tools

Badger 121 Paint Mixer (optional)

SUPPLIES

Paper Towels

Tongue Depressors

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyJordu Schell

World Renowned Character Designer & Sculptor

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