About This Course

Do you want to paint epic fantasy hair?

Painting digital hair is an art in and of itself and well-painted hair can elevate your work to the next level. With some guidance, you can learn how to paint fantasy hair from a best-selling book cover designer and digital artist.

Digital painting requires skill and practice, but most of all, it requires guidance which is exactly what you will receive in this course. 

Work alongside the instructor to paint fantasy hair on a model from start to finish. Then, when you are finished, join in the bonus class to learn the art of overpainting: a skill that will save you a LOT of time!

Whether you are a cover designer or simply want to up your hair painting skills from blah to wow! this is the course for you. 

Ready to start? Here are some of the things you will learn in this course:

  • The fundamentals of hair dynamics
  • What references to use and where to find them
  • Layered, step-by-step digital hair painting
  • Details to make your hair even more extraordinary
  • Overpainting techniques
  • ... and more!


Take a look at the curriculum below to see everything you will learn!

As a promise to you, I will be with you every step of the way. The course is designed to work with your schedule and I will be painting a fantasy model's hair with you from start to finish. All the modules are recorded in real-time so you don't have to worry about missing a part. You will see each and every detail as I work on painting epic hair and teach you along the way. 

BONUS! Everyone enrolled in the Fantasy Book Cover Design will receive access to this course absolutely for free!

If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the community or in the discussion for each class. I will do my best to answer them within 24 hours during business days. 

In order to succeed in this course, you will need to have basic knowledge of Photoshop. If you are an author looking to design your own covers, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the program prior to taking this course. The Photoshop program is not included in the course.

This is an ongoing course and when signing up, you receive lifetime access to all the lessons offered, including those added as the course gets updated in the future. 

Meet Your Teacher

Inessa Sage has been a photographer and digital artist for almost two decades. Having previously worked as a senior director of creative services in large-scale marketing firms, Inessa has a wide range of experience in the creative field.

Course curriculum

  1. 01

    • Introduction
  2. 02

    • Module 1- Hair Dynamics

    • Module 2- References

    • Module 3- Base Layer Painting

    • Module 4- Base Layer Shading

    • Module 5- Second Level Painting

    • Module 6- Second Level Highlights

    • Module 7- Second Level Lowlights

    • Module 8- Strands and Top Level Painting

    • Module 9- Final Shading and Depth

    • Module 10- Details and Backlight

    • Module 11- Overpainting
  3. 03

    • Final Thoughts

FAQ

  • When does this course start and finish?

    This course is ongoing and works on your schedule. You can start as soon as you sign up and you will have access to it forever. It is a self-paced course so you can take all the time you need to complete it.

  • How long will I have access to this course?

    You get lifetime, unlimited access to the course and any new material that gets added in the future.

  • What if I decide this course is not for me?

    No worries at all! We offer a 15 day full refund policy if you sign up for the course but change your mind about taking it.

  • How can I get this course for FREE?

    If you are already enrolled in the Fantasy Book Cover Design course, you will receive access to this course for free. You will also receive access to all other mini courses as they become available. Make sure to check out the Fantasy Book Cover Course on the academy's homepage to enroll.