Stylized Illustration
English
Intermediate
Starting 19th of August
Alexandre Leoni
7
$1299
Take your skills to the next level in this exclusive one-to-one mentorship where you'll create refined, stylized illustrations utilizing professional studio practices. Spaces are limited. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Payment Plan
3X $433 monthly payments
or
Single payment of $1299
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July 26th 2024 - applications close
August 19th 2024 - mentorship begins
October 4th 2024 - mentorship ends
Week One - Introduction
Week one is your introduction to the mentorship. Here you will meet with your mentor and establish your goals, exploring any desired topics. Your mentor will also review your portfolio with you. The task for this week is gathering references, organising mood and reference boards, and sketching out the subject of your illustration such as a character, creature or location.‍
Week Two - Composition
In week two we will enter the sketching phase. Here we will explore composition and framing; discuss how you can approach the sketches; how to know when the sketch is done and good to go. The task for this week is to produce three rough sketches that will begin your final piece.‍
Week Three - Refinement
After reviewing and refining your rough sketches from week two, week three will focus on your rough colour options. Your mentor will discuss the use of colour and light in greater detail. The task for the week will be to provide three rough colour options for your illustration.
Week Four - Rendering
Week four is when we move on to rendering. With your mentor, you will discuss your rough colour options before selecting a final option. This week, you will explore the art of balancing the scale of details, and how to approach rendering efficiently within a deadline. The task for the week is to take your chosen rough colour and push it to the final stages.
Week Five - Polishing
Week five will focus on polishing your final illustration and file prep. The task for this week is to apply any feedback and start to add the polishing touches. You will also be cleaning up the file to the industry standard.
Week Six - Polishing Continued
Week six continues the content covered in week five, dedicated to any final feedback from your mentor and the polishing of your masterpeice. This will be your final opportunity to ask any questions about your work and feedback, so come prepared!
Week Seven - Final Call
In week seven we say our final farewells in a group call and reflect on our mentorship journey. At this stage you should have a finished illustration that you can proudly add to your portfolio, in addition to a deeper understanding of professional studio practices. Now you're ready for your next adventure.
Alexandre Leoni
Alexandre Leoni (@leoniarte) is one of Mooncolony’s Lead Artists, with over 15 years of artistry under his belt. During his career, Leoni has become a notable figure within Brazil’s creative community, well-known for his colorful stylized work. Leoni has extensive experience in card game illustration, working on franchises such as Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering, KeyForge: Dark Tidings, and Lightseekers Awakening.
Lunar Academy introduces you to this exclusive 7-week one-to-one mentorship, where you will create refined stylised illustrations utilizing professional studio practices.Â
Mentees should be intermediate to advanced-level artists holding a solid understanding of the basics and want to take their stylised art skills to the next level with professional studio-style experience. The mentorship has been developed around Mooncolony’s process as a studio, following the structure of real-life client projects. By the end of the mentorship, you won’t only have a polished portfolio piece but also a better understanding of what it takes to work in a premium art studio.
This is your opportunity to get the ultimate customized learning experience with direct access to an industry expert. Each week, your mentor will assess and help develop your skills alongside your personal goals, positioning yourself for creative and professional success. Get guidance, receive feedback, ask questions and gain life-long skills that will push your stylized illustration abilities across your future work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lunar Academy mentorships typically last 7 weeks, but this number may vary. Information on mentorship length and details on what will be covered each week is provided on each mentorship’s information page.
Each mentorship is $1299.
All mentorships are assigned to a specific mentor. The mentor’s name is specified on each mentorship’s information page. Please check you have selected the correct mentorship with your desired mentor before applying and purchasing.
The only reason for a mentor's unavailability post-purchase is unplanned absences such as sickness or holidays.
Lunar Academy mentors work on rotation, so future mentors are subject to change based on availability and subject matter. You are not guaranteed a specific mentor in the future.
All of our mentorships are 100% remote. We use Discord and Google Chats to keep in touch.
There are usually 4-6 people in each mentorship, but this can vary.
We keep our mentee group sizes small to guarantee the best learning experience possible. Therefore, spaces on this course are limited. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
All Lunar Academy mentorship alumni gain access to a private space on Mooncolony’s Discord server [link to Discord] to connect with fellow artists. You can also stay in touch via Mooncolony and Lunar Academy’s social networks.
Yes! We offer 3x $433 monthly payments
If you can let us know 48 hours in advance then we can reschedule this for you.
Yes - our Discord channel is a wonderful place to engage on the work of others.
Yes, mentors will touch on this. However for an in-depth portfolio review we recommend booking one of these separately on our website.
You will need access to a graphics/display tablet in addition to digital drawing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate or Clip Studio Paint.Â
Mentorships are run primarily in a one-to-one format. However, there are opportunities for group calls at the beginning and end of the mentorship. You are given access to a private space to discuss your mentorship with your fellow mentees on Mooncolony’s Discord server.
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