Illustrating Dynamic Concept Designs
Creating a Polished Concept Using Photoshop With Abe Taraky
Description
Art Director Abe Taraky shares his process of creating a fully realized illustrative concept image that leans on foundational drawing and design philosophy. In this 2-hour workshop, Abe walks through the process of building up an idea from the initial sketch through to a defined and dimensional artwork. Throughout the tutorial, he shares his practical techniques to show you how to work with his specific style and also details his thought processes along the way.
Abe’s process of creating illustrative concept designs leans on foundational drawing and design philosophy. Initially, Abe covers different reference-gathering techniques, utilizing PureRef for his reference organization. He then shows how to utilize foundational drawing techniques to layer on form and add dimension while elevating the design through various rendering techniques.
For artists looking to develop their drawing and design skills, this title guides you on how a very loose idea can be taken through to a polished illustrative concept while using efficient tools and techniques to save time as you create artwork.
Duration: 2h 13m
Format: HD 1920x1080
Abe Taraky
Art Director at Crystal Dynamics
Abe Taraky is an award-winning concept designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience shaping visual worlds across film, video games, animation, and advertising. With a foundation in fine arts and animation, he brings a refined artistic sensibility and strong narrative focus to his work, crafting compelling characters, environments, and visual storytelling that elevate every project he contributes to.
In addition to exhibiting his personal work in galleries and solo shows throughout Canada and the United States, Abe currently serves as an Art Director at Riot Games, where he leads and collaborates with multidisciplinary creative teams to develop striking and immersive concepts. His professional journey includes key roles at leading studios such as Crystal Dynamics, People Can Fly, and Santa Monica Studio, contributing to globally recognised titles and pushing the boundaries of visual design in interactive media.
