Ben Eblen demos how he creates stylized portraits by thinking in 2D and 3D, exaggerating features, and using reference for structure and not accuracy.

Learn how to refine your digital painting by balancing lighting, values, and color variation for a polished final portrait.

A guide to coloring grayscale portraits with realistic light, depth, and texture.

Learn how to turn a grayscale sketch into a color painting by focusing on values, lighting, and smart layering in Photoshop.

Ben Eblen joins the course to show us how to draw stylized characters. In this first lesson he shows you his sketching process.

Let's break down how to paint an interior color key using lighting, atmosphere, and material cues to shape the mood and guide the eye.

How to paint a moody, foggy night scene using cool tones and layered lighting.

A breakdown of refining a warm, smoky color key by layering light, atmosphere, and soft shadows for a believable mood and clear composition.

In this lesson, we explore the process of painting color keys for film production. You'll learn what color keys are and how they help plan the mood, time of day, and lighting details in key shots.

Your final assignment is to create an unforgettable comic cover using one of four prompts, using everything you've learned to design a piece that grabs attention and tells a story.