Do you struggle with composition?
If you answered yes then you’re probably just like me...
For years I was clueless about composition. When I tried to compose a picture, I just 'winged it'. Does that sound familiar?
When I tried to get work in the entertainment industry, my portfolio kept getting rejected. I could draw portraits and characters well, but there was still something missing...
Then one day I found a mentor. He was a successful movie poster artist in Hollywood and a master of composition. He taught me a new way of seeing and how to think like a designer.
With his guidance, I studied and practiced for months. Drawing and designing everyday...
After a while, everything started to click. I applied my new design knowledge to my work and my compositions improved dramatically!
Eventually after months of rejection, my portfolio finally got noticed and I started a new career as a movie poster artist for Hollywood movies and tv shows.
Professional poster concepts for various film and TV projects
Is This Class Right For You?
Design Like a Boss is a fun and interactive program for those who want to improve their composition skills. If you're tired of creating boring images and struggling with composition, this is the class for you!
This class is specifically designed for artists who want to improve their composition for:
✔️ Freelance art and illustration
✔️ Movie posters and key art
✔️ Card illustrations
✔️ Comic books and book covers
✔️ Concept art
✔️ Students who want to work in the entertainment industry
✔️ Teachers, professors and art instructors
Even if you draw as a hobby or are just starting a career as a freelance artist, this class will give you a strong foundation of composition knowledge and skills.
What's Inside?
Design Like A Boss is the ultimate, structured design and composition program available with over 8 hours of content! Along with in-depth lectures and instructor demonstrations, students will have access to additional course materials like references, handouts and study guides.
Here is a sample of the optics covered:
Module 1 - Money Making Principles
- How good design can make you money
- Essential visual components
- The power of contrast
- How to get and keep attention
Module 2 - Manipulating Shapes and Values
- How to use psychology in design
- How to maximize simple, geometric shapes
- How to arrange and control values
- Creating depth and space
Module 3 - Tools and Tactics
- How to use 'rule of thirds' like a Pro
- Effective composition frameworks
- Brainstorming and solving design problems
- How to simplify and arrange details
Module 4 - The Design Process
- Creating effective thumbnail sketches
- How to compose landscapes and environments
- How to compose figures and characters
- Step by step project demonstration
See below for full ciriculum...
Complete Curriculum
- Outline and Overview (10:45)
- What is Good Design (7:47)
- Visual Components - Part 1 (9:35)
- Visual Components - Part 2 (8:04)
- Draw Along #1 (6:51)
- Money Makers - Part 1 (10:29)
- Money Makers - Part 2 (13:20)
- Money Makers - Part 3 (13:17)
- Draw Along #2 (12:44)
- Demo #1 (8:19)
- Demo #2 - Part 1 (10:26)
- Demo #2 - Part 2 (6:07)
- Demo #3 (12:45)
- Homework & Resources (2:11)
- Outline and Overview (2:22)
- Shape is King (8:55)
- Why Does Shape Matter? (8:58)
- Abstraction and Psychology (7:33)
- Great Realism is Abstraction (5:26)
- Draw Along #1 (10:59)
- Value is Queen - Part 1 (10:04)
- Value is Queen - Part 2 (11:17)
- Draw Along #2 - Part 1 (10:12)
- Draw Along #2 - Part 2 (4:41)
- The Psychology of Shape - Part 1 (6:33)
- The Psychology of Shape - Part 2 (10:35)
- The Psychology of Shape - Part 3 (12:31)
- The Psychology of Shape - Part 4 (9:16)
- Shape Analysis - Part 1 (11:46)
- Shape Analysis - Part 2 (9:09)
- The Psychology of Value - Part 1 (9:31)
- The Psychology of Value - Part 2 (8:22)
- Demo - Part 1 (8:33)
- Demo - Part 2 (9:39)
- Demo - Part 3 (6:17)
- Homework and Resources (5:31)
- Outline and Overview (1:31)
- The Rule of Thirds - Part 1 (7:42)
- The Rule of Thirds - Part 2 (7:12)
- The Rule of Thirds Analysis (10:01)
- Controlling Contrast - Part 1 (7:58)
- Controlling Contrast - Part 2 (13:32)
- Draw Along #1 (14:23)
- Manipulating Space - Part 1 (9:22)
- Manipulating Space - Part 2 (10:28)
- Draw Along #2 - Part 1 (9:39)
- Draw Along #2 - Part 2 (4:55)
- Organizing Details - Part 1 (10:10)
- Organizing Details - Part 2 (6:52)
- Demo - Part 1 (9:11)
- Demo - Part 2 (6:18)
- Homework and Resources (1:25)
- Outline and Overview (1:09)
- Effective Design Conventions - Part 1 (10:22)
- Composition Analysis (6:19)
- Effective Design Conventions - Part 2 (9:31)
- Effective Design Conventions - Part 3 (7:33)
- Draw Along - Part 1 (10:45)
- Draw Along - Part 2 (5:59)
- Draw Along - Part 3 (7:48)
- Draw Along - Part 4 (6:59)
- The Design Process - Part 1 (9:23)
- Demo - Part 1 (8:57)
- Demo - Part 2 (7:03)
- Demo - Part 3 (7:46)
- Demo - Part 4 (9:23)
- Demo - Part 5 (5:40)
- Homework and Resources (2:16)
About the Instructor
Hi my name Chris Legaspi. I’m a long time professional illustrator with over 15 years of experience. My notable projects and clients include Lord of the Rings, Deadpool 2, Birds of Prey, Shaft, Luke Cage, Marvel, Disney and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Along with my professional experience, I have a passion for teaching and helping others. I’m committed to mentoring students who are serious about achieving their artistic and professional goals and dreams.
See below for a sample of my work…
Reviews and Testimonials
Questions and Comments?
We are here to help. For questions andn comments, email our support team at: support (at) drawwithchris (dot) com.
Frequently Asked Questions
>How long will I have access to the class?
All enrolled students will have lifetime access to all videos, lessons and all class materials such as handouts and references.
> I’m a total beginner, should I take the class?
Although the class will focus on composition and picture making, the demonstrations and homework assignments will require at least a basic level of drawing skill. Students should be able to comfortably draw realistic heads, faces, figures and basic perspective.
If you want to build your drawing foundation before taking this class, I recommend my Head and Figure Drawing Foundation Programs. Click here for more information....
> Can you mentor me?
Yes. If you are serious about improving your skills and career and want to be personally guided by me every week, there are mentorship options available.
>Do you offer a money bak guarantee?
Yes. Full refund, no questions asked.
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