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CONCEPT ART ACADEMY

A CAREER ACCELERATOR FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS

Learn the professional mindset and step-by-step process that will lift you above the competition.

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PAINT YOUR WORLD 

Design and render up to 23 real-world simulated projects and develop a competitive professional portfolio.
 
 

This career accelerator program is designed to fast-track Concept Artists on the path to becoming a full-time digital creative—for NFTs, game design and the entertainment industry.

 

100% CAREER FOCUSED

Next Live Start Date:  February 23, 2023

 

Industry professional, Hardy Fowler, will guide you every step of the way—as you learn performance enhancing techniques, professional processes and the creative mindset that will set you apart.

 

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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

An accelerator program for digital artists—who are serious about their next career step.

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SELF-GUIDED & MENTORSHIP OPTIONS

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Join in our live 12-week cohort—or go at your own pace over 12 months.

ACADEMY + DESIGN HOUSE

 GUIDED 12 WEEK COHORT

Get real-time guidance, feedback and advice as you work with Hardy Fowler live each week, alongside other talented Concept Artists—in this transformative 12 week guided fast-track.

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ACADEMY

SELF-PACED

This convenient, self-paced option allows you to create your own schedule, while also taking full advantage of the step-by-step, project-based curriculum. 

 

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Academy

Self Guided

For artists looking to go at their own pace, this self-guided digital art academy allows you to create your own schedule—while also taking full advantage of our powerful step-by-step, project-based curriculum.

  • Design & Painting Modules
  • 18 Stunning Projects
  • 1 Year Full Access
  • 7 Day MBG
Start Your First Project

Academy + Design House

Full Mentorship

Get real-time guidance, feedback and advice as you work with Hardy Fowler live each week, alongside other talented Concept Artists—in this transformative 12 week guided fast-track. Plus, you'll have full access to content and support for 1 full year.

  • 12 Weeks of Live Classes & Mentorship
  • 1 Year Full Access
  • Private Discord Design House
  • 1 Year Project Support
  • Design & Painting Modules
  • 23 Stunning Projects
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Enrolment opens Spring 2023

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ACADEMY

Self-paced

Progress on your own timeline with 12 months access to all Academy content

ACADEMY+

Guided 12 Week Cohort

Get real-time guidance, feedback and advice as you work with Hardy Fowler live each week, alongside other talented Concept Artists—in this transformative 12 week guided fast-track.
Concept Art Design & Painting

Learn the professional process to design reliably stunning artwork. Fill your project with eye catching work that directors will pick.
Exercise Library

Comprehensive encyclopedia on how to paint virtually anything.
Project Kits

Choose from an extensive library of industry focused projects to build out your portfolio.

 18 Projects 23 Projects
Design House Membership

Work through projects with other dedicated Concept Artist's in your co-hort.
Mentorship & Support

Ask questions and get realtime feedback, advice and support from Hardy Fowler.
Live Weekly Classes

Work with Hardy Fowler live each week as he provides professional guidance and support (3 months, 12 weeks).
Concept Art Professional

Career launching business skills. Learn how to break into the market, manage time, invoice and so much more.

ACADEMY + DESIGN HOUSE

FULL MENTORSHIP

Get real-time guidance, feedback and advice as you work with Hardy Fowler live each week, alongside other talented Concept Artists—in this transformative 12 week guided fast-track.

Features & Pricing

ACADEMY

SELF-PACED

This convenient, self-paced option allows you to create your own schedule, while also taking full advantage of the step-by-step, project-based curriculum. 

 

Features & Pricing

Academy +
Design House

1 Year Full Access & Mentorship
12 weeks live classes


 Design & Painting

Learn the professional process to design reliably stunning artwork. Fill your project with eye catching work that directors will pick.

 Exercise Library

Comprehensive encyclopedia on how to paint virtually anything.

 23 Project Kits

Choose from an extensive library of industry focused projects to build out your portfolio.

 Design House Membership

Work through projects with other dedicated Concept Artist's in your co-hort.

 Mentorship & Support

Ask questions and get realtime feedback, advice and support from Hardy Fowler.

 Live Weekly Classes

Work with Hardy Fowler live each week as he provides professional guidance and support (3 months, 12 weeks).

 Concept Art Professional

Career launching business skills. Learn how to break into the market, manage time, invoice and so much more.

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Academy

$77/m

1 Year Full Access
Self-paced


 Design & Painting

Learn the professional process to design reliably stunning artwork. Fill your project with eye catching work that directors will pick.

 Excercise Library

Comprehensive encyclopedia on how to paint virtually anything.

18   Project Kits

Choose from an extensive library of industry focused projects to build out your portfolio.

 Design House Membership

Work through projects with other dedicated Concept Artist's in your co-hort.

 Mentorship & Support

Ask questions and get realtime feedback, advice and support from Hardy Fowler.

 Live Weekly Classes

Work with Hardy Fowler live each week as he provides professional guidance and support (3 months, 12 weeks).

 Concept Art Professional

Career launching business skills. Learn how to break into the market, manage time, invoice and so much more.

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Sarah Soltan

"I cannot recommend Concept Art Academy enough. I learned so much in a no-stress environment where I could share my fears and concerns and receive support. Hardy is extremely knowledgeable and knows his stuff, and having classmates to share the journey with was wonderful as well. Most of all, it is obvious Hardy truly cares about his students and that made all the difference for me; if you need someone in your corner, start here!"

Darko Silverstein

"This course has been an absolute game changer, like hitting the fast forward button on my progress. Hardy does such a great job of not only providing simple breakdowns of how to approach pretty much any project, but also cultivating a super supportive community. I couldn't possibly recommend it more highly for aspiring concept artists."

Jordan Taylor

"I was feeling sort of rudderless, like my skills had stagnated and I was unsure how to move forward with my art career. Then I found Concept Art Academy, and I'm really glad I did. After completing this course I can safely say my design IQ, rendering ability and visual storytelling abilities have elevated exponentially. I am confident in my workflow and am able to command those higher rates, and land those big ticket jobs. Hardy compresses years of industry knowledge into clear, easily digestible modules, and is right there with you every step of the way."

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hardy Fowler is a professional illustrator and concept artist. He has advanced degrees in art and illustration and has dedicated his teaching career to making digital art careers more accessible to those for whom art school is not feasible. He has created scores of characters, environments, creatures and vehicles for high-level entertainment industry clients around the world and he has helped tens of thousands of artists improve their work.

CONCEPT ART ACADEMY

A COMPLETE ROAD MAP TO A CONCEPT ART CAREER

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