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BUNDLE : COLOR & LIGHT + COMPOSITION
IN DIGITAL PAINTING
Master the two pillars of digital painting with 10+ hours of content and 60+ video lessons covering everything from light sources to structural composition.
IS YOUR ART MISSING THAT "PRO" IMPACT? 🎨
You’ve spent hours rendering the perfect character or landscape, but when you zoom out, something feels... off. You’re trapped between flat, lifeless colors and a layout where everything is fighting for attention. Even with "good" brushwork, your paintings lack that cinematic depth—looking more like a collection of objects than a cohesive, atmospheric world.
STOP GUESSING AND START DESIGNING. 🤯
The secret isn't a magic brush; it’s the perfect marriage of Composition and Color. This bundle gives you the foundations to look at any scene—from a photo or your imagination—and know exactly how to guide the eye and control the light. No more "Thumbnail Fear" or color paralysis. Just a clear, simple system to transform a random snapshot into a professional masterpiece.
Hey, I'm Michal,
A digital painter and art director based in Warsaw.
Since 2012, I’ve been working on illustrations and production art, drawing inspiration from cinematography, interesting places, and all sorts of cool things around us.
I've had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing studios like DreamWorks, Netflix Animation, BMW, Nexus Studios, The Line Animation, Avalanche, Axis Animation, The Mill, Mooncolony and others, working across animation, gaming and various commercial projects.
If you're interested in learning more about color and light in digital painting, I'm creating a course to share what I've learned over the years.
I'VE WORKED WITH
IMAGINE PAINTING WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK 🎨
Tired of spending hours on a painting only for it to feel flat, cluttered, or "off"? It’s not your brushes or your software—it’s the gap between how you see and how you build.
Imagine opening a blank canvas and feeling in total control. Instead of moving layers around and hoping for a "lucky" result, you’ll use a proven system to direct the viewer’s eye and build rich, believable atmospheres with ease. By mastering Color, Light, and Composition together, you stop just painting and start directing your own world.
AT THE END OF THE COURSE
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Build with Structural Authority 🏗️
Stop "guessing" where to place your subjects. You’ll master the Compositional Frameworks and Visual Hierarchy needed to lead the viewer’s eye exactly where you want it, ensuring every painting has a clear, professional impact.
Master Atmospheric Realism 💡
Understand how different light sources—from overcast days to dramatic sunsets—actually work. You’ll be able to use Value Grouping and temperature to create deep, believable 3D spaces that feel like worlds people can step into.
Direct the Viewer’s Emotion 🎨
Go beyond "pretty colors." You’ll learn how to combine Shape Psychology with Color and Detail Contrast to tell a story and set a specific mood before you even add your final brushstrokes.
COURSE CONTENT
This bundle features 10 comprehensive modules and step-by-step video demonstrations that take you from a blank canvas to a polished masterpiece. You’ll master the structural "bones" of composition and the atmospheric "soul" of color and light through a curriculum designed to scale with your skill level.
Learn at your own pace with high-definition lessons you can pause and replay anytime. To ensure the theory sticks, I’ve included targeted practice exercises for every module—helping you build the actual muscle memory needed to design and light your own professional worlds.
COURSE BREAKDOWN:
COLOR & LIGHT IN DIGITAL PAINTING
MODULE 1
Getting Started
🎨 About me
🎨 Course Introduction : Why Light & Color Matter
🎨 Light Sources
🎨 Quick Assignment: Light Source Analysis
MODULE 2
Building with Values
🎨 Introduction to Values
🎨 Introduction to Photoshop
🎨 Value Studies: Simple Objects 1
🎨 Value Studies: Simple Objects 2
🎨 Value Studies: Environments & Landscapes 1
🎨 Value Studies: Environments & Landscapes 2
🎨 Practice
MODULE 3
Understanding Color
🎨 Color Fundamentals
🎨 Procreate Overview
🎨 Observational study in Procreate 1
🎨 Observational study in Procreate 2
🎨 Observational study in Procreate 3
🎨 Photoshop study from reference
🎨 Summary and task
MODULE 4
Creating Mood & Harmony
🎨 Introduction to Color Harmony
🎨 Exploring different moods
🎨 Color Mood demo part1
🎨 Color Mood demo part2
🎨 Color Mood demo part3
🎨 Color Mood demo part4
🎨 Summary and task
MODULE 5
Your Personal Project
🎨 Your Challenge
🎨 Sunny Day Mood part 1
🎨 Sunny Day Mood part 2
🎨 Evening/Night Mood
🎨 Overcast/Rainy Mood
🎨 Golden Hour/Sunset Mood
🎨 Final thoughts
Composition in Digital Painting
MODULE 1
The Foundation of Visual Impact
🎨 Introduction: Why Composition makes or breaks your art
🎨 The Power of the Thumbnail: Planning for success
🎨 Focal Points 101: Where to look and why
🎨 Quick Assignment: High-impact 1-bit sketching
MODULE 2
Shapes and Values
🎨 Abstract Foundation: Why shapes matter more than details.
🎨 Master Studies: Analyzing how the pros control their layouts.
🎨 Simplifying Reference: Stop getting overwhelmed by complexity.
🎨 Flow & Simplicity: Using big shapes for instant visual impact.
🎨 Assignment: Putting the abstract foundation into practice.
MODULE 3
Compositional Frameworks
🎨 Structural Toolkit: Essential compositional blueprints.
🎨 Core Structures: The "skeleton" behind every great painting.
🎨 Connecting the Principles: How values and shapes work together.
🎨 Exercise Demo: Real-time application of these frameworks.
🎨 Assignment: Building your own structured layouts.
MODULE 4
Color and Detail Contrast
🎨 Color Contrast: Using temperature and saturation to guide the eye.
🎨 Detail Contrast: Where to add detail and where to let the eye rest.
🎨 Visual Hierarchy: How to ensure your focal point always wins.
🎨 Color & Detail Demo: Watch me apply these finishing layers.
🎨 Assignment: Using contrast to tell a clear story.
MODULE 5
From Idea to Finished Painting
🎨 The Challenge: Transitioning from a blank canvas to a masterpiece.
🎨 Concept & Thumbnails: Rapidly sketching your initial vision.
🎨 Thumbnail Analysis: Choosing the layout with the most impact.
🎨 Contrast Strategies: Finalizing color and detail for maximum clarity.
🎨 Final Thoughts: Moving forward with your own creative voice.
INCLUDED IN MY COURSE FEES:
Fundamentals & Materials
We'll cover the basics you need to understand before jumping into painting. You'll get access to the Photoshop and Procreate brushes I use, plus organized practice files so you can follow along with the exercises.
Practical exercises
I'll give you simple exercises to practice what we cover, plus you'll watch me paint complete scenes from start to finish so you can see the whole process. I've also included additional real time painting videos.
Lifetime Access
Once you get the course, it's yours. Watch it as many times as you want, whenever you want. Some concepts take time to sink in, so being able to go back and rewatch sections is helpful.
Flexibility
Learn at your own pace. Watch a whole module in one sitting or just do 10 minutes here and there. The course works on any device, so you can watch it wherever you are.
Community of artists
You'll get access to a group of people working through the same stuff. Ask questions, share your work, see what others are doing. It's nice to have that support when you're learning.
My support
Got questions? Just ask. Whether it's about a specific technique or you're not sure if you're doing an exercise right, I'm here to help. I check messages regularly and I'm happy to help clarify things.
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is designed to be practical and straightforward. No overwhelming theory or fancy jargon.
Here's how it works:
All videos are HD quality and you can adjust playback speed if you want to slow things down or speed them up. I use lots of visual examples and references so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
You can follow along with each demonstration, and there's a community section where you can ask questions or share your work with other students.
The course focuses on practical skills - understanding light sources, working with values, and how to approach color. Everything you need to start painting more confidently.
You can watch the lessons whenever you want, as many times as you need.
Ready to get started?
BONUSES:
Real time videos of the drawing
Watch the complete, unedited process. See every decision and mistake - just like being there while I paint.
VALUE: $67 FREE
Practice on colors: Photoshop & Procreate files
Layered files for Photoshop and Procreate with reference images from the demos. Practice with same setup I use.
VALUE: $47 FREE
Procreate & Photoshop brushes
Brushes I actually use in the course - for both Photoshop and Procreate. No need to hunt around for the right tools.
VALUE: $27 FREE
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MY GUARANTEE TO EVERY STUDENT
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
