Lighting is more than just highlights and shadows—it shapes mood, defines form, and tells a story. In this step-by-step training, you’ll learn how to analyze light in real-world references and apply those insights directly to your digital paintings. Discover the difference between direct and diffused light, how reflections behave on various materials, and how color temperature influences the emotional impact of a scene.

One of the most powerful features of this course is its practical approach. You won’t just study theory—you’ll see the same illustration transformed under multiple lighting conditions, including daylight, sunset, overcast skies, and magical atmospheres. This hands-on comparison helps you truly understand how light direction, intensity, and color completely change the feeling of an image.

Designed for intermediate to advanced artists, this course provides professional techniques used in visual development and concept art. You’ll gain insight into shading workflows, blending strategies, and layer organization for efficient, non-destructive editing. Whether you work in Procreate or Photoshop, you’ll learn methods that improve both speed and artistic control.

The course also includes downloadable resources such as assignment PDFs, layered working files, reference images, and brush recommendations. These assets allow you to follow along closely and practice with real examples, reinforcing each concept as you progress.