Elevate Your Illustration Skills with Aron Elekes in Our Exclusive Mentorship Program.
Join the Illustration Mentorship led by Aron Elekes, a seasoned professional recognized for his exceptional work at Riot Games working on League of Legends, Legends of Runaterra and a good deal of Research & Development projects. Besides Riot Games he also worked for many game development moguls like Niantic, Warner Brothers Studio, Nether Realm Studio and more.
This intermediate to advanced-level mentorship is designed to help you elevate your illustration abilities and achieve artistic excellence.Throughout the program, Aron Elekes will offer valuable insights, personalized feedback, and expert guidance to enhance your storytelling, composition, and rendering skills. With Aron’s extensive experience in the industry, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of illustration and develop the techniques needed to create high-quality artwork.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist looking to break into the field or a seasoned professional aiming to refine your skills, this mentorship provides a transformative opportunity for growth and advancement in the world of illustration. Enroll today and start your journey of artistic development under the mentorship of Aron Elekes.
We are currently working on the installment payment terms for the courses. As soon as the details become clear, we will inform you.
Build a Strong Foundation for Your Artwork with Aron Elekes.
In this module, Aron Elekes will guide you in creating a comprehensive information pool to serve as the backbone of your artwork. By gathering diverse information, you'll enhance the complexity and depth of your illustrations, enabling you to produce more intricate and compelling visuals.
Creative Process: Explore how to effectively structure your creative process, ensuring a well-rounded approach to your artwork.
Style Analysis: Delve into the importance of style analysis to refine your artistic voice and create consistent, visually appealing illustrations.
Game Design / Narrative / Art Triangle: Understand the interplay between game design, narrative, and art, and learn how to balance these elements to create cohesive and engaging visuals.
Client Requirements: Learn to meet client expectations by understanding their needs and incorporating them seamlessly into your creative work.
Technical Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the technical requirements necessary to optimize your artwork for different platforms and mediums.
1. Creative Process
2. Style Analysis
3. Game Design / Narrative / Art Triangle
4. Requirements of the Client
5. Technical Requirements
Master the Art of Thumbnails with Aron Elekes to Strengthen Your Creative Process.
In this module, Aron Elekes will highlight the essential role of thumbnails in the creative process. You’ll learn how to establish the fundamental elements of your artwork, including composition, storytelling, and visual appeal, providing a solid foundation for your final illustrations.
Compositional Guides and Rules:Understand and apply key compositional guides and rules to create balanced and visually engaging artwork.
Abstraction: Explore the use of abstraction to simplify complex ideas and enhance the creative process, ensuring a clear and impactful visual message.
Storytelling: Learn to weave compelling stories into your artwork, making your illustrations more engaging and meaningful.
Visual Interest: Discover techniques to add visual interest, ensuring your compositions capture attention and resonate with your audience..
1. Compositional Guides and Rules
2. Abstraction
3. Storytelling
4. Visual Interest
Refine Your Sketches to Enhance Realism and Depth in Your Artwork.
In this module, Aron Elekes will guide you through the art of refining sketches to improve the realism and depth of your illustrations. You’ll master advanced techniques to create believable environments, characters, and objects, significantly elevating the overall quality of your artwork.
Perspective: Learn to apply accurate perspective techniques to add depth and dimension, making your scenes more lifelike.
Anatomy: Gain a deeper understanding of anatomy to create realistic and dynamic characters that resonate with your audience.
Shape Design: Explore shape design principles to create visually compelling and cohesive elements within your artwork.
Tonal Range: Master the use of tonal range to enhance contrast and bring your sketches to life with greater clarity and impact.
Environment: Develop your skills in creating immersive environments that add context and richness to your illustrations.
1. Perspective
2. Anatomy
3. Shape Design
4. Tonal Range
5. Environment
Master Color Composition to Elevate Mood and Visual Storytelling.
In this module, Aron Elekes will guide you through the importance of color composition in evoking specific moods and enhancing visual storytelling. You’ll learn how to apply color theory effectively, creating cohesive and impactful illustrations that truly resonate with your audience.
Color Theory: Understand and apply the principles of color theory to harmonize your illustrations and create visually appealing compositions.
Quantity and Quality: Learn how to balance color quantity and quality to achieve the right impact, ensuring your artwork communicates the desired mood and message.
Colors as Symbols: Explore the symbolic use of colors to convey deeper meanings, adding layers of emotion and narrative to your visual storytelling.
1. Color Theory
2. Quantity and Quality
3. Colors as Symbols
Master the Art of Rendering with Aron Elekes to Bring Your Illustrations to Life.
In this module, Aron Elekes will guide you through the intricate process of rendering, teaching you how to breathe life into your illustrations. You’ll master advanced rendering techniques, including texture application, material differentiation, and detail hierarchy, to create visually stunning and captivating artwork.
Tools: Discover essential rendering tools that will help you achieve professional-quality results in your illustrations.
Hierarchy of Details: Learn to prioritize and organize details effectively, ensuring that your artwork is both clear and compelling.
Material Differentiation: Master the art of distinguishing between different materials in your illustrations, adding realism and depth to your designs.
Textures: Explore advanced texture application techniques to enhance the tactile quality of your artwork, making it more immersive and lifelike.
1. Tools
2. Hierarchy of details
3. Material differentiation
4. Textures
Understanding Needs:
Learn to ask the right questions to grasp the client’s vision and project goals.
Communication Skills:
Tips for clear, professional dialogue and managing feedback.
Setting Expectations:
How to define deliverables, timelines, and handle scope changes.
Revisions:
Efficiently manage revisions and resolve conflicts.
Pricing & Contracts:
Setting competitive rates, structuring payments, and invoicing.
Freelancing vs. Studio Work:
Pros and cons, and managing multiple clients.
Portfolio Structure:
Present best work upfront, highlight versatility, and tailor to industries.
Curation:
Focus on quality, showcase a mix of styles or niche work, and include personal projects.
Case Studies:
Explain your creative process, include sketches, and detail design decisions.
Presentation:
Optimize for different platforms (ArtStation, Behance) and maintain high-quality visuals.
Regular Updates:
Keep your portfolio fresh with new work and improvements.
Platform Choice:
Select platforms based on your target audience (ArtStation, Instagram, etc.).
Content Planning:
Post consistently with a mix of professional and personal projects.
Audience Building:
Engage followers, use hashtags, and network with industry pros.
Handling Criticism:
Respond professionally to comments and feedback.
Personal Branding:
Develop a consistent visual identity and professional narrative.
Collaborations & Promotion:
Work with others and market your services through social media.
