Creating an Illustration from A to Z
with Pascal Blanché
Description
In this workshop, Senior Art Director and Illustrator Pascal Blanché guides you through his entire process of creating an illustration in his signature style. Pascal starts the creative process by gathering reference images and inspiration through sci-fi and fantasy. Using 3ds Max, he begins by posing a base character model followed by a kit bashing session to block-out the overall design. He then refines his character and assets with a detailed sculpting pass in ZBrush. Pascal takes the model into KeyShot for materials, lighting and rendering, then moves into Photoshop for final 2D adjustments. Using various passes and blending techniques, the image comes together through a creative methodology that Pascal has fine-tuned over time; one that results in a powerful, non-photoreal, style reminiscent of comics and 80s fantasy illustration. For those looking to explore efficient and creative techniques that combine 2D and 3D tools, this title offers a glimpse into the creative workflow of one of the industry’s most revered artists.
Duration: 3h 50m
Format: HD 1920x1080
Pascal Blanche
Art Director, Ubisoft
Pascal Blanché is a Senior Art Director at Behaviour Interactive with a career spanning video games, film, and illustration. Born in Paris in 1971 and raised in southern France, he studied traditional art, photography, and video at Marseille's Fine Art School.
Pascal entered the gaming industry in 1994 and moved to Canada in 2000, contributing to the French/Canadian feature Kaena: The Prophecy before joining Ubisoft. Over the next decade, he served as Art Director on acclaimed titles including Myst IV: Revelation, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, and James Cameron’s Avatar. He later worked in the UK with Frontier and Jagex before returning to Ubisoft Montreal as Senior Art Director.
Alongside his industry work, Pascal has developed a distinctive personal style, inspired by 1980s heroes and artists like Moebius, Frazetta, Bisley, and Corben. His vibrant illustrations have won numerous international awards and been featured in books and magazines worldwide.
