Create captivating 3D fantasy environments, from your first sketch to a fully rendered world.

Hey, I'm Calder! I'm a professional Concept Artist and Illustrator, and I'm working on this beginner-friendly, self-paced course where I'll take you through my process of building a 3D fantasy landscape from start to finish. Learn how to gather references, sketch your ideas, build and refine your scene in 3D, create a stylized toon shader, and bring your final world to life with Photoshop and After Effects. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know when enrolment opens, plus you'll receive a special discount!

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Reference & inspiration

Learn how to gather the right references for your subject matter, visual style, and color palette to create a strong foundation for your world.


sketching & composition

+Explore how to develop your ideas through sketching and use simple composition principles to create a balanced and compelling scene.

building the world

Block out your environment in 3D using basic shapes, translating your sketch into a loose and readable composition.

refining & stylizing

Refine the shapes and details of your scene while building a basic toon shader to create a unique stylized visual language.

detail & rendering

Use shaders and displacement to add depth and detail to your environment, refine your elements, and prepare your scene for the final render.

post-production

Take your final render into Photoshop and After Effects to refine the image and add post effects for a distinctive retro anime-inspired look.


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