Visual Development: Illustrate Imaginary Settings

Learn the creative process behind illustrating visual environments for storytelling, from the initial idea to the final composition

• Introduction
• Preparing the Project
• Creating the Room
• Additional Tips
• Final project

Visual development involves building the aesthetic and atmosphere of imaginary worlds for media projects, from video games to animation. Larisa Bumb, better known as Lara Pickle on social media, is an illustrator specializing in this form of story-driven art. Her quirky, cartoon-style designs can be seen in animated shows like Nickelodeon’s Pony and Netflix’s Dead End: Paranormal Park.

In this online course, discover the creative process behind illustrating visual environments. Lara teaches you how to develop concept-based compositions from start to finish and convey ideas through lines, colors, and texture. Explore your imagination and design artwork that sets the tone for a story.

• About Me
• Influences
• What is Visual Development?
• Key Elements of Visual Development
• The Brief
• Initial Research and Inspiration 1
• Initial Research and Inspiration 2
• Thumbnails and Sketches 1
• Thumbnails and Sketches 2
• Thumbnails and Sketches 3
• The Design 1
• The Design 2
• The Design 3
• Painting and Lighting 1
• Painting and Lighting 2
• Painting and Lighting 3
• Painting and Lighting 4
• Presenting Your Work
• Final Advice
• Visual Development: Illustrate Imaginary Settings