In this 2-part tutorial exploration, concept artist Sammy Hall covers basic and advanced techniques for developing visions of a conceptual world, focusing on fantasy dragons and their environments.

Part I of the tutorial follows Sammy as he flows along his path of creation, and as his design and use of composition roots you into each of his visions, covering everything from brainstorming to inking thumbnails to finding a methodology to your design, and then building diversity and options with color.

In the second installment of the two hour-long tutorial explorations, concept artist Sammy Hall renders the chosen color scene of fantasy dragons into a fully developed concept illustration, sharing the lessons he learns while creating the painting, and giving you a true-to-life experience in how digital tools can help you to constantly add polish to your own creations.

1 hour each. Quicktime Format 1280x720

Image Gallery | Part I

Image Gallery | Part II