Animation Backgrounds: Draw A Street Scene

Unlock the Secrets to Stunning Background Art for Animation!

Ever wondered how animated movies create such immersive worlds? As a Background Designer, you have the power to craft those magical environments viewers love to get lost in. This class demystifies the process of creating vibrant and engaging animated backgrounds, even if drawing a street scene seems intimidating.

We'll take a step-by-step approach, transforming complex ideas into colorful, character-filled, and quirky scenes. Our class project will be inspired by the charming, Mediterranean-inspired world of Disney Pixar's Luca, focusing on warm colors and an authentic style.

Learn how to:

• Research & Reference: Build a strong foundation for your background design with effective research techniques.
• Sketching & Concepting: Translate your initial ideas into manageable rough sketches.
• Color Blocking: Simplify complex drawings into effective and manageable color shapes.
• Adding Texture & Detail: Rough out edges and incorporate color variations to give your animated scenes a lived-in, historical feel.
• Street Scene Essentials: Master the art of adding intricate details like windows, doorways, drainpipes, and washing lines to bring your environment design to life.

I bring 15 years of experience as a background artist and environment designer in animation to guide you. I remember feeling overwhelmed when I first started, unsure where to even begin. But I discovered the essential techniques that propelled my career forward – and that's what I'll share with you!

Join me and discover how to create captivating background art that elevates your animation projects!