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.

Here's a timelapse of Bryce's illustration without narration.

Learn how Bryce Kho refines his artwork by adding highlights, adjusting colors, and using subtle effects to enhance depth and readability.

Erik talks about working in oils and treating art like a job, doing good work on schedule and always improving.

In this lesson, I refine my painting with highlights, adjusting color and lighting to enhance depth and mood.

A collection of covers made by Erik Gist for Marvel Comics.

Erik works in oils on hardboard, starting with thin washes and building up layers. The best way to learn is to paint! Just get in there and do it.