VR for Artists: How to Bring Illustrations into 3D with Tilt Brush

Unlock a new dimension for your art! Learn how to bring your illustrations to life in Virtual Reality (VR) with Tilt Brush. This course is designed for illustrators, painters, and 2D designers eager to explore 3D drawing in VR.

Tired of VR artwork that feels generic? Discover how to use VR art tools to maintain your unique art style while leveraging the intuitive nature of virtual reality. This class empowers you to create VR art that truly reflects your individual vision.

Here's what you'll learn:

• VR History & Artistic Applications: Explore the evolution of virtual reality and see inspiring examples of how artists are using it.
• VR Orientation & Safety: Get comfortable navigating virtual reality and learn essential safety practices.
• Preparing Illustrations for VR: Master the process of recreating your 2D illustrations in Photoshop for seamless integration into a 3D VR environment.
• Tilt Brush Fundamentals: Dive into Tilt Brush and learn how to make creative decisions in a new dimension.
• Sharing Your VR Art: Discover effective methods for showcasing your VR artwork through video, photos, and GIFs.

This course makes VR art creation approachable, focusing on techniques relevant to illustrators. We'll cover key features of Tilt Brush – not every button, but the ones that matter most for your artistic workflow.

Note: To follow along, you'll need a VR headset (I use the Oculus Rift) and the Tilt Brush by Google app.

Update: Tilt Brush is now open-source! While Google has discontinued development, the code is available for independent developers. Explore Open Brush, a promising successor accessible through SideQuest. (I briefly mentioned SideQuest in lesson 12 for video recording). While I won't be dedicating lessons to Open Brush at this time, I'm happy to point you in its direction.