The Power of Visual Storytelling – A Guide to Create Emotionally Appealing Illustrations by Samantha Sahagun

Visual storytelling goes beyond a simple narrative; it’s a powerful way to express emotions and connect with your audience on a deeper level, transcending words. Your unique experiences and authentic story form the backbone of this process.

In this class, you’ll learn an effective method to plan and execute the visual storytelling in your illustrations. We’ll delve into the fundamentals of painting scenes with full backgrounds, incorporating 3D modeling to render characters, and uncovering the secret ingredients that harmonize the entire artwork.

What You’ll Gain from this Class:

1. The ability to create captivating narrative illustrations with creative visual storytelling.
2. Skills to view art cinematically, drawing inspiration from techniques like oil painting and applying them to digital artwork.
3. Tips for utilizing basic 3D modeling and the lasso tool to simplify the illustration-making process, particularly helpful for those who have faced challenges with backgrounds and character painting.
4. By the end of the class, you’ll complete one full narrative illustration based on your chosen story.

Who This Class Is For:

• Beginners and intermediate-level artists looking to elevate their work to a higher standard.
• Aspiring artists eager to explore the world of 3D modeling using Blender.
• Anyone curious about the art world and passionate about creating original visual stories.

Join us to embark on an enriching journey of visual storytelling, and let’s create compelling illustrations that leave a lasting impact on the hearts of our audience.