Designing and Rendering Fantasy Characters in Pencil
with Wayne Barlowe
Description
This demonstration offers aspiring character designers a glimpse into the thoughts and processes of leading film character designer, Wayne Barlowe. With a focus upon the centuries-old traditions of pencil drawing, Wayne discusses the various graphic mediums associated with non-digital drawing. He then takes the viewer through the step-by-step process behind executing a typical character design for feature film, addressing the mind-set behind creating original, thought-provoking designs. Wayne begins his demo with a set of thumbnails, delves into the decision-making process, and then moves on to working up a finished drawing. As he draws, he offers his thoughts on work methodology, character creation and the technical issues of pencil rendering, including the various subtleties of line-work and shading, as well as the materials and their inherent properties. This title is geared towards novice and seasoned artists alike, presenting an introduction into the worlds of concept art and traditional rendering.
Duration: 2h 09m
Format: HD 1920x1080
Wayne Barlowe
Artist
Wayne Barlowe is a renowned science-fiction and fantasy author and artist whose work spans books, films, video games, and gallery exhibitions. He has written and illustrated several influential art books, including Expedition, Barlowe’s Guide to Extraterrestrials, Barlowe’s Guide to Fantasy, Barlowe’s Inferno, Brushfire, The Alien Life of Wayne Barlowe, and An Alphabet of Dinosaurs. His book Expedition was adapted into the Discovery Channel special Alien Planet.
In film, Wayne’s designs can be seen in Blade II, Galaxy Quest, Hellboy 1 & 2, Harry Potter 3 & 4, Avatar, Pacific Rim, and Aquaman. His concept work for video games includes Dante’s Inferno and Shadow of Mordor, while his television contributions include Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
In addition to his visual work, Wayne is an accomplished novelist, having authored God’s Demon and its sequel The Heart of Hell, as well as PSYCHOPOMP. His career exemplifies a seamless blend of imagination, scientific curiosity, and technical artistry across multiple media.
