Basics of 2D graphics - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 29, 2023.

He created character and weapon concepts for Call of Duty, and is currently drawing spaceships for the game StarFinder and concepts for the indie project Cognition Method.

Photoshop interface and work organization
Customize the appearance of the editor: find out what functions an artist needs and remove unnecessary windows. Learn keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work.

Composition
You will learn how to start working on an illustration: build a composition, create the correct proportions and plasticity of the object, organize the overall frame.

Line drawing
Learn to schematically depict objects in space, observe perspective and the principle of proportionality.

Chiaroscuro
You will understand how to draw shadows falling on and from an object. You will learn how different lighting sources behave and what cut-off modeling is.

Graphic arts
Find out why you need to start an illustration with a black and white sketch. Learn the principle of tonal analysis, master working with basic tones and halftones.

Coloristics
You will understand how viewers perceive different colors and learn how to choose the right palette for illustration. You will be able to create spectacular sketches in color.

Texture and materials
You will learn how to draw materials taking into account their texture, lighting, and composition. Master working with texture brushes, mixer brush, smudge tool.

Color correction and final processing of illustrations
Learn how to post-process an illustration: remove unnecessary details, edit tone, convert b/w to color. You can prepare the best work option for the customer.

Communication with the customer and portfolio
You will learn how to work with clients according to the principles of business ethics. You will understand what criteria to use to select projects for your portfolio.