Game Art Lessons: Characters, Assets & Visual Design

Àpd 94.33 C$ /h

These game art lessons are designed for anyone interested in creating visuals for games from characters and environments to props, icons, and concept art. Drawing from fine art principles and digital design techniques, I help students understand not just how to create game art, but why it works.

Lessons focus on building strong foundations in composition, colour, form, and visual storytelling, while also exploring how art functions within games. Depending on the student’s goals, we can work on character design, environment art, asset creation, or developing a personal game art style.

Classes are practical and hands-on, with guidance tailored to each student’s experience level. Whether you’re a beginner exploring game art for the first time or looking to refine your skills, lessons are adapted to your pace and interests.

Informations supplémentaires

Bring a laptop or tablet

Digital drawing software is recommended (but not required for beginners)

Traditional drawing skills are welcome and transferable

Lieu

En ligne depuis Thaïlande

Age

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Durée

30 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

Compétences

Développement de jeux vidéo

Arts numériques

Illustration

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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Christian

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(10)

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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Simon

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(10)

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Eva

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For my personal projects, I work in a wide range of mediums, from drawing, painting and printmaking to digital image and 3D Printing. When teaching, I prefer to first focus on free-hand drawing and painting as this allows for greater spontaneity regardless of the student's technical level. We later explore other methods based on the student's individual interests. I like to teach children and adults via mini projects involving art history references and help them develop narratives around their work. I deeply believe in people's creative potential and in my classes will help you channel your own voice.

Lara

5.0

(10)

Would you like to be able to illustrate the worlds and stories you imagine?

Do you want to learn how to create characters for a video game, animation, children's story, comic or in any format? Or would you like to be able to draw your favorite characters?

If you have those concerns, I would love to help you.

I like to focus the classes in such a way that the current drawing level of the student is not what is important. The room for improvement will always evolve. I like to take my classes towards character design, towards general things like the psychology of color and shapes, since they are assimilable and highly useful concepts, independent of the level of drawing. For this reason, my classes are aimed at all ages and drawing levels.

I also try to focus them on the preferences and tastes of each student, showing them that everything they like, they like for a reason, that nothing is left to chance and that they can also understand how to make their drawings reflect what they want to convey. Even to create your portfolios or visual information for your own project or story.

I give private classes with students from different parts of the world, so many of my classes I have been able to do in both English and French.

I studied 2D animation in France, and thanks to this training, my work has been nourished by dynamism, storytelling, expressiveness, typical of this medium, as well as the sensitivity for color and shapes that I usually use to infuse a unique style both to my original designs as well as my fanarts.

Leo

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(10)

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In this course, you will be able to learn:
-How the game engine works
-How to prepare your assets for the engine
-How to import and place your assets
-How to create versatile materials
-How to use lights to highlight your scene
-How to set up a controllable character

Gradually, we will solidify these skills to learn how to render (images or videos) and compile a playable executable.

It is also possible to present your projects to me and to obtain personalized help on them.

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🖌️ What you will learn:

The essential basics of the Photoshop interface.
Image editing tools to improve your photos.
Creating simple and impactful designs.
🗓️ Flexible hours:
Choose sessions that fit your busy schedule.

🎓 Experienced Trainer:
Benefit from the expertise of an experienced trainer who will guide you through each step, allowing you to unleash your creativity.

Anamaria

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(10)

Hello,

Is your child passionate about video games and dreams of creating their own universes?
Or perhaps he needs a boost in mathematics to solidify his foundations?

I am an independent teacher with extensive teaching experience.
I offer classes for young people aged 8 to 18.

Programming course
I adapt my teaching methods to your child's level.
For younger children, I offer a fun introduction to programming logic with visual tools like Scratch and App Inventor.
More advanced students will move on to more powerful coding languages such as Lua, C++ or Python, and will learn to use the Godot game engine to turn their ideas into concrete video games.

School support in mathematics
For middle and high school students, I offer personalized support to help them progress and regain confidence in themselves.

Eyon

5.0

(10)

During my training, I learned to develop video games with Unity software. In the years that followed, I perfected my knowledge by participating in game jams and presenting my games at independent developer events. The most important thing I learned was how to find the information you need online. So I will teach you how to develop it yourself, without my help.

During this course you will learn to:
- Code in C# in Unity
- Create 2D game levels
- Create 2D sprites in the game and design tilemaps
- Create a game interface (menu, life points, credits etc...)
- Export your games to Android, iOs and desktop and WebGl to play in the browser

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Antoine

5.0

(10)

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During our courses, I will teach you the techniques to create your own illustrations/projects, and allow you to discover if not improve your skills in the world of 3D.
As examples, we will learn how to use software such as Blender, 3dsMAx, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and many others.

I am very attentive, a teacher and I will be able to guide you and support you step by step on your desires for achievements, whether for beginners who want to discover this field, up to students who need to learn to master new skills.

My classes take place as follows:
You tell me what you would like to achieve, and we will achieve it together, otherwise I will offer you a project to create in line with your desires, while taking care to explore enough aspects to prepare you for the profession.

Looking forward to meeting you, and I hope, see you soon!

Arthur

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(10)

Who am I ?
I am an Art Director and Senior Concept Artist with over 10 years of experience in video games, working on AAA, AA, and independent projects. I have collaborated with various international studios on art direction, concept art, illustration, and 3D production.

What I teach:

🎨 Game Art: concept art, digital painting, character/creature/environment design

🕹 Game Dev: Unreal Engine (Blueprints, level design, world building), Unity basics

🖌 3D: modeling, texturing, complete workflow for game assets

📂 Portfolio: support to create a solid portfolio intended for art schools or the professional market

For who ?

Beginners wishing to discover game art or development

Students preparing for a competition or art/video game school

Artists wanting to improve their portfolio and learn professional pipelines

Enthusiasts wishing to develop a personal project or a playable prototype

Method of working :

100% online course (Zoom/Google Meet with screen sharing)

Project-based approach: we work together on an illustration, a 3D scene or a prototype

Direct feedback on your creations, advice from the industry

Adaptation to your level and your objectives (beginner or advanced)

Tatsiana

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(10)

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Anita

5.0

(10)

The program is designed for students interested in concept art, illustration, visual storytelling, and portfolio preparation for art schools, animation/game-related programs, or independent artistic development. It follows a mentorship-based approach, combining artistic foundations, conceptual thinking, and portfolio strategy, adapted to everyone's style, vision and long-term goals.

What's in it?

PART I

1. Artistic & visual language

• Traditional drawing & illustration techniques
• Shape & form study
• Light, color & values
• Composition & visual storytelling

2. World-building & visual thinking

• Environment design (natural & built spaces)
• Props, objects, and visual detail
• Character concepts (anatomy basics, silhouettes, expression)
• Style exploration (realistic, stylized, symbolic, experimental)
• References vs originality: how to build from research without imitation

3. Cognitive & creative process

• Artistic thinking & workflow
• From idea to image
• Documentation & reference gathering
• Moodboards & visual research
• Iteration, selection, refinement
• Knowing when a piece is finished

4. Digital foundations (optional / hybrid)

• Transition from traditional to digital
• 2D digital tools & workflows
• Layer logic, brushes, textures
• Digital painting fundamentals
• Presentation-ready images
• Case studies from professional concept artists & illustrators

This section is optional and may be skipped for students with prior digital experience. In such cases, the focus will be on refining and strengthening what has already been acquired.

IMPORTANT!

All sections in Part I (artistic practice, visual language, world-building, technical and digital foundations) are approached according to the student’s existing level, from beginner to advanced. If foundational skills are already present, these areas will not be repeated mechanically; instead, the focus will shift toward portfolio development, conceptual depth, and refinement of existing work.

PART II

Portfolio development & mentorship

1. Portfolio building

• Defining the student’s artistic direction
• Selecting and developing strong themes
• Creating cohesive series, not isolated images
• Aligning personal style with academic or professional expectations
• Consistent review, feedback, and refinement

2. Application-specific support (where applicable)

• Portfolio selection & sequencing
• Artist statements or motivation letters (with visuals)
• Adapting work to specific institutions or programs
• Understanding evaluation criteria

Gabriel

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(10)

Tu veux apprendre la modélisation 3D mais les formations coûtent une fortune ?

Je t'accompagne sur Blender à ton rythme, en partant de ce que toi tu veux créer. Pas de programme imposé, pas de théorie inutile — on construit ensemble ton projet.
Tech Artist avec 4 ans de pratique intensive et 2 ans d'expérience en enseignement, je forme des débutants et intermédiaires sur Blender, Unreal Engine et les outils de création 3D.

Premier cours pour définir tes objectifs.

Jean-Claude

5.0

(10)

Vous cherchez à développer votre créativité ou à renforcer vos compétences en dessin, couleur, volume ou composition ?
Je propose des cours d’arts plastiques et d’arts appliqués, traditionnel ou numérique, 2D ou 3D adaptés à tous les niveaux, que vous soyez débutant curieux, passionné confirmé, ou étudiant en filière artistique.

🎯 Objectifs des cours :
. Apprendre les bases du dessin, de la couleur, des volumes
. Explorer différentes techniques : peinture, pastel, encre, collage, modelage, infographie, etc.
. Se préparer à un concours ou dossier d’entrée en école d’art/design
. Développer sa démarche créative personnelle

🧑‍🎨 Publics concernés :
. Enfants à partir de 10 ans
. Adolescents (option arts, bac STD2A...)
. Étudiants ou adultes en reconversion
. Passionnés de création visuelle

🗓️ Déroulement :
. Séances de 1h30 à 3h selon vos besoins
. En cours particulier ou petits groupes (max. 4 personnes)
. À mon atelier (Trélazé/Angers) ou à domicile (dans un rayon de 20 km)
. Matériel de base fourni (sauf demandes spécifiques)