Private lessons of Digital painting, drawing and sketching for game art, concept art and illustration online or in person

From 85 C$ /h

Photoshop is used differently for painting and drawing than for photography retouching. I will show you how to use all the tools of the program, but I will also teach you how to think about game art, concept art and illustration, whether it is for character design, creature design, environment design or prop design. I will also teach you all the fundamentals that are essential in the industry, such as anatomy, perspective, colour and light, and composition.

After graduating from l'École Émile Cohl with a bachelor specialised in Game Art, I have had the chance of working with more than 15 different studios of video games, board games, trading card games and tabletop RPGs, creating concept art and illustrations for them. Now an Art Teacher, I use my experience and skills both as an artist and as a teacher to share with you all my knowledge of the subject and of the industry.

Extra information

You need a graphic tablet for this class. If in person, you will need to bring your own laptop.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I'm Nassima, I am a professional concept artist, illustrator and tutor, and I am passionate about art, films and video games.

Working as a freelance concept artist, 2D game artist and illustrator for 5 years has helped me to create visually stunning assets for games, and understand what it is that makes a great concept art or a great illustration. I am fully proficient in Adobe Photoshop, and I am an expert when it comes to the art fundamentals. I was also taught art traditionally, and master a variety of traditional techniques (pencil, charcoal, watercolour, gouache, dry pastel, acrylics...). Finally, I have been using Blender more and more in my process recently, which makes my teaching now more relevant.

Being multilingual (French, English, Italian, and Japanese) has equipped me with a strong understanding of how to teach people from different backgrounds, and has allowed me connect on a deeper level with my students.

Another one of my passions is music, as I sing and play the flute. There are lots of similarities between visual arts and music, which I sometimes use to teach my students who are musicians.

Finally, I am a patient teacher, I connect easily with my students and love to adapt my lessons to the needs and taste of each student for a guaranteed success.

Education

-Bachelor of Art at École Émile Cohl (Fine Arts Techniques program with a specialisation in Game Arts and Illustration)
-2 years of CGI training at ESMA (3D modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering)

Experience / Qualifications

-Concept artist, 2D game artist and illustrator (5 years) with more than 15 studios including Squeakosaurus, Gameberry Labs, and Uraga Ltd.
-Art Teacher (2 years) working with children of different ages and teenagers
-Tutor in Arts, Music and French (3 years) with students from 11 to 25 years old
-Singer and flutist (2.5 years) for the band and solo

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Digital arts

Game development

Illustration

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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Thu

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Sun

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04-08

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12-16

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20-24

Private painting and digital drawing lessons for the video game and illustration industry

85 C$ /h

Photoshop is used differently for painting or drawing than it is for photo editing. I'll show you how to use all of the program's tools, but I'll also teach you how to think when it comes to game art, concept art, and illustration, whether it's for character design, creature design, environment design, or prop design. I'll also teach you all the essential industry fundamentals, such as anatomy, perspective, color and light, and composition.

A graduate of the Émile Cohl School with a specialized bachelor's degree in Game Art, I have had the chance to work with more than 15 different video game, board game, trading card game (TCG) and role-playing game studios, creating concept art and illustrations for them.

Now an art teacher, I use my experience and skills, both as an artist and a teacher, to share with you all my knowledge of this subject and the gaming industry.

Christian

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Adults and kids ( from 6 yo)
Graduated from Fine Arts school in France (Master II ) i'm here to share my passion with you and help to reach your goals !

*You like to draw/paint/sketch and would love to improve your skills in a private class?

*You never drew before but would like to start?

*You need to create your portfolio for entrance exams of Arts school ? Or you are already I. Art school and would like to have some support ?

Book a first session and let's give it a try !

Let's have great creative moment together !

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Nice to meet you, I'm Daniel. I'm a (private) art teacher, I'm also a freelance artist and have been working as one for about 7 years. I'm looking for students in Utrecht, I have a teaching space available in my apartment (I can share my address when you contact me), but am also able to travel to your desired space within the city.
I can also teach via webcam, but I do recommend my in-person classes, seeing as they're more immersive and educational.

I unfortunately do not speak Dutch (yet), but am confident we can overcome any potential language barrier we come across.

I have the most experience in teaching teenagers and preteens, so I think we would definitely be a good match if you're a parent or guardian looking for a teacher for your child.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

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In this course, you will be able to learn:
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It is also possible to present your projects to me and to obtain personalized help on them.

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We can work from real objects, photographs, or illustrations.
If you're interested in manga, ink drawing, or ukiyo-e (traditional Japanese woodblock prints), we can also explore that style.

If you have something you'd like to draw, you can bring it to class.
If not, we will use reference materials that I have prepared.

No prior experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome.

You can draw on paper with a pencil or marker, or also on a tablet if you prefer to work digitally.

The classes are adapted to your level and your interests.

I am currently based in Tokyo and offer in-person classes in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kawasaki, as well as online classes.
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You will learn to control digital brushes, build convincing lighting, and apply color with intention. We move beyond simple tutorials to tackle character design, surreal environments, and professional workflows. By the end of this course, you will have a body of polished, original work and a deep understanding of the design fundamentals that make an image successful in any medium. you’ll produce portfolio-ready artworks and understand a professional workflow from sketch to finish. Each session combines hands-on exercises with discussion of artistic choices, so you strengthen both technical skill and creative judgment.

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Depending on your level and your desires, you will learn to:
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Depending on your goals, we can work on composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, perspective, shape language, character design, visual storytelling, concept art, game art, and other fundamentals of digital illustration.

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My method:
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Turn Your Imagination into Something Amazing with Creative AI!

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Learn how to use modern AI tools to bring creative ideas to life, develop practical digital skills and build your own projects.

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For Moms & Parents

Create personalised learning materials, family projects, children's books and digital resources. Discover how AI can support your creativity and everyday activities.

For Students

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For Young Kidspreneurs

Explore imaginative ideas, design your first creative product, develop a simple brand and present your work with confidence. Younger learners participate with appropriate parental guidance.

My Teaching Approach

With over 18 years of educational experience, I provide practical, personalised lessons adapted to each learner's age, experience and goals.

No programming experience is required. Bring your imagination, and let's create something original!

Teaching language: English

Worldwide classroom. Premium knowledge. No borders.

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