Vlad the Impaler Splash Art. Complete process + Brushes + Extras by Dzikawa
Duration:46 hours
Release date:2023, August
Publisher:Gumroad
Skill level:Intermediate
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Software:Photoshop
Course URL:https://dzikawa.gumroad.com/l/vlad
A complete walkthrough of a professional game splash art project. This package gives you the raw files, the full 46-hour recording, and the custom brushes used to create a final piece for the Catacomb Crawlers game. It’s a no-fluff look at a real production pipeline.
🎯 What you’ll learn
- The complete process of creating a game splash art from concept to final render.
- How to use Photoshop brushes and tools for efficient digital painting.
- Techniques for developing thumbnails, color schemes, and refining a composition.
- How to manage a long-form painting project with layered files.
✅ Requirements
- Skills: Basic understanding of Photoshop and digital painting fundamentals.
- Tools: A drawing tablet is essential.
- Hardware: A computer capable of running Photoshop and playing back 1080p video.
📝 Description
This isn’t a tutorial with a voice-over. It’s a raw, 46-hour time-lapse of a real project from start to finish. You get to see every decision, every brushstroke, and every mistake made along the way. The package includes the final layered PSD file, so you can dig into the artist’s layers and see exactly how the piece was built.
The video shows the use of tools like Coolorus for color picking and PureRef for reference management. It’s a practical look at how a professional artist works, not a sanitized demo. The brush pack included has over 28 custom .abr brushes that were actually used in the painting.
🧑🎓 Who this course is for
- Digital artists looking to see a complete game splash art workflow.
- Intermediate painters who want to study a professional’s process in detail.
- Anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of game asset creation.
🧑🏫 About the Author
Dzikawa is a digital artist who created this splash art for the Catacomb Crawlers game. They are actively working to improve their skills in the field of game art and character design. This package is a direct look at their working process and the tools they use.
🏁 Final Result
- A 4000×2499 pixel, full-color splash art of Vlad the Impaler.
- A layered PSD file of the final composition.
- A set of 28+ custom Photoshop brushes.
- A full HD video recording of the entire painting process.
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