All digital illustration courses
Student Work: Ahmed Albastaki
Turn your creative passion into a career. Learn illustration with award-winning artists
Focused on the film, game and publishing industries, you'll learn how to create art for games, movie posters, comic book covers, trading card illustrations and more. Besides mastering expert illustration techniques from industry-pros, you'll also learn critical job skills such as how to market yourself and build lasting client relationships.
Why study digital illustration at CG Spectrum:
- Progress faster with mentorship from professional illustrators
- Create a polished portfolio that stands out
- Receive career support and guidance
- Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4)
- Study online from wherever you are
CG Spectrum's online concept art courses offer a complete study pathway to get you industry-ready. Receive a high quality education led by artists who worked with clients like Marvel and Blizzard Entertainment.
Pathway 1
Dive right into the full study pathway and be industry ready in 18 months.
Pathway 2
Not quite ready to commit? Start with the intro course and graduate with the option to continue to term 2 of the foundations course.
Eric Wilkerson
Eric is an illustrator/concept artist for film, TV, advertising, publishing, comics and games. Clients include Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering), Weta Workshop, Marvel, Upper Deck, Scholastic and Disney.
Read full bioMentor of Illustration
Known for Magic: The Gathering
Brandon Reimchen
Brandon brings almost 20 years of experience as a video game concept artist with a long client list that includes EA, Activision, Capcom, Gree, and Disney Interactive.
Read full bioManager of Digital Painting
Known for Resident Evil
John McCambridge
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Game of Thrones (publication)
Tyler James
Award-winning artist Tyler has worked with major clients like Cryptozoic and Blizzard on titles including Heroes of the Storm, Warhammer, Rift, Star Wars, Hex, Warcraft, and RWBY.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art & Illustration
Known for Hearthstone
Subroto Bhaumik
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Fang Jing
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Minecraft Dungeons
Mike Thompson
Award-winning artist Mike has worked with clients such as Marvel, Hasbro, Dimension Films, HBO, Electronic Arts, Warner Bros, Mattel, DC Comics and Cartoon Network.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Black Panther
Vicki Sarkissian
Vicki's worked as an artist at companies like Turbine/WB Games, Proleteriat Inc., and Moonshot Games. Titles include: Infinite Crisis, Game of Thrones: Conquest, and Spellbreak.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Spellbreak
Kinman Chan
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
David Malan
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Disney Infinity
Aleksei Shatunov
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Aeon Must Die
Bernie Kang
Now art director at Phoenix One, Bernie created creatures, characters, weapons and FX concepts for cinematic trailers for World of Warcraft and more while at Blizzard.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for World of Warcraft
Florian Escuer
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Ghost Force
Humza Khan
Humza has worked for EA, Microsoft, Activision, LucasArts, Wargaming, Ubisoft, Fischer Price, Hasbro, Mattel. Credits include: Call of Duty, The Division 2, and the Sims.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Imery Watson
Imery's first job out of school was on the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. 20 years on he's still working as concept designer and art director with top clients like Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and Disney.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Warner Bros, Universal, Disney
Felix Bauer-Schichtegroll
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Battlefield V
Nilah Magruder
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Book & Comic Illustration
Dio Lee
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Halo Infinite
Catalin Laie
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Brother in Arms 3
Mike Meredith
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Illustrations for children's market
Mike Yamada
Mentor of Concept Art
Known for Wreck it Ralph 2
I have never experienced such an explosive evolution in my art since attending CG Spectrum.
I have learnt an incredible amount, not only from my amazing mentor Eric Wilkerson but from the entire CGS community. Being part of such an amazing program has opened my eyes to techniques that have streamlined my process and increased my confidence tenfold. I highly recommend the Advanced Illustration Course. Buckle up, and knuckle down – this could be the course that changes everything for you.
Not just for people wanting to break into the industry, it's also for professionals already in it.
I am a concept artist at Paradox Interactive in Sweden, and I wanted to expand my illustration skills, so I decided to take the Digital Illustration Course. I am loving it!! If you're a professional and want to learn a new skill, I would say go ahead! Expand your set of skills!
This school WILL put you on the right path.
The knowledge and skills have helped me grow tremendously as an artist. I took both the Intro and Advanced courses with Brandon, and cannot speak highly enough of him. Not only does he genuinely care about his students, but he has years of experience that are invaluable. The courses are not easy, but designed to constantly push you in many ways. I recommend this school if you are willing to put in the time and effort, it is worth it!
This school WILL put you on the right path.
The knowledge and skills have helped me grow tremendously as an artist. I took both the Intro and Advanced courses with Brandon, and cannot speak highly enough of him. Not only does he genuinely care about his students, but he has years of experience that are invaluable. The courses are not easy, but designed to constantly push you in many ways. I recommend this school if you are willing to put in the time and effort, it is worth it!
80% employment success rate
We’re proud to say that the majority of our advanced graduates are now working in the highly competitive film and games industry.
Our courses and in-house career services are created to give you the essential skills to be job-ready after graduation. Still wondering if CG Spectrum is right for you? Chat with our student ambassadors.
Why study at CG Spectrum
Get a more hands-on education with mentorship from top film and game experts, an industry-approved curriculum and a thriving creative community cheering you on.
By giving you access to the most talented artists in the industry, we help you to become well connected, trained and prepared for life beyond school.
What you get when studying at CG Spectrum:
- Get job-ready in half the time of an average degree program
- Personalized job-focused curriculum and training
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4 students)
- Live call with your mentor each week + recorded video critiques
- Flexible schedules & 100% online, study from anywhere!
Progress faster with expert feedback from your mentor and join an inspiring and supportive online community of industry experts and peers.
The CG Spectrum difference
Our mission is to make sure our students are best prepared for a successful career when they graduate.
We strive to provide affordable, high quality and personalized education and believe in the power of learning first-hand from industry experts who already established a fantastic career.
What makes CG Spectrum unique:
- Career services to accelerate your journey
- Quality education at a fraction of the time and cost of university
- Software licenses included, no additional costs
- Direct access to industry mentors with years of film & game experience
- Supportive and active community of peers, alumni & mentors
As an online school with students and mentors in 90+ countries, we're proud to bring the industry to you – wherever you are in the world!
