Fantasy art is a genre all of its own: just like any other art form, it has its own rules and conventions. Slick, polished finishes are central to fantasy art. To achieve these slick finishes, you’ll need razor-sharp compositing skills and a neat way with colour – you’re aiming for something that looks as though it could be real, but that nonetheless has a faraway, dreamlike feel.
In this tutorial, Jeff Huang shows how to use blending modes, textures, shadows and colour to create this hilltop castle – which makes the perfect backdrop to any fantasy composition, and will teach you a few of the tricks you’ll need on your way. The Masterclass is also great for anyone seeking to brush up their compositing skills in general.