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A mentor focused entirely on you. Flexible, personalised to your goals, and the fastest way to get industry-ready.


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Next Intake Starts June 1st, 2026

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Mentors

One Mentor. One Student. One Career Built Together.

Study concept art & illustration with a professional as your guide. These experienced artists have the skills, knowledge, and industry insights to prepare you for your creative career.

How It Works

The Moment Everything Changes

Every artist who made it has a story about the person who believed in them first. This is how that relationship starts. 

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Apply & Get Matched
We pair you with a mentor who has walked the exact path you want to walk. Someone who remembers what it felt like to be where you are now, and chose to come back and help others through it.
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Weekly Sessions
 Every week, your mentor sits with your work and gives it their full attention. No generic feedback. No forum threads. Just honest, experienced guidance from someone who is personally invested in seeing you succeed. 
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Graduate Job-ready
You won't just leave with a stronger portfolio. You'll leave with someone in your corner. A mentor who knows your work, believes in your potential, and has the industry connections to help open doors.
Class Example

Not a Lecture. A Studio Review.

You bring the work. Your mentor opens your files, shows you exactly what they'd change and why, then sets your direction for the week ahead. It's not a lesson. It's a studio review and it happens every single week. 

BUILT FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU

Who Is 1:1 Mentoring For?

Our students come from all walks of life. What they share is a clear goal and the drive to get there. If any of these sound like you, mentorship could be exactly what you need. 

badge_mentor_bronze The Career Changer

You want to break into the industry but you can't quit your job to do it. You need training that fits around your life, moves at your pace, and focuses on exactly what you need. 

 
badge_mastery_bronze The Self-Taught Artist

You've been creating for years but your portfolio isn't landing. You don't need the basics. You need honest, expert eyes on your work and a clear answer to why you keep getting passed over. 

 
badge_community_bronze The Recent Grad

You have the degree, but fine art doesn't speak fluent games or film. Learn the processes and portfolio standards studios actually hire from, with a mentor who meets you where you're at.

 
Our Digital Art Courses

Choose Your Pathway

Explore our industry-focused digital art programs and be mentored by top concept artists who have worked on major films and games. From beginner short courses to advanced industry programs,  find the right study option for your skill level and career goals.

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Concept Art
Essentials

Beginner  3 Months

This short course will help you gain an understanding of concept art essentials. Apply your learnings to design assets with support and feedback from an industry pro. Basic drawing skills required.
Concept Art
Essentials

Beginner  3 Months

This short course will help you gain an understanding of concept art essentials. Apply your learnings to design assets with support and feedback from an industry pro. Basic drawing skills required.
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Concept Art & Illustration
Foundations

Beginner to Intermediate  9 Months

Build concept art foundations, from art theory to the latest techniques. Using core art principles, you'll learn how to turn ideas into captivating characters, creatures, props, and environments.

Concept Art & Illustration
Foundations

Beginner to Intermediate  9 Months

Build concept art foundations, from art theory to the latest techniques. Using core art principles, you'll learn how to turn ideas into captivating characters, creatures, props, and environments.

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Concept Artist
Specialization

Advanced  9 Months

Learn advanced techniques and workflows to create narrative artworks that tell rich stories. Build industry job skills including how to work to a client brief, and refine your portfolio.

Concept Artist
Specialization

Advanced  9 Months

Learn advanced techniques and workflows to create narrative artworks that tell rich stories. Build industry job skills including how to work to a client brief, and refine your portfolio.

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Digital Illustrator
Specialization

Advanced  9 Months

Learn advanced illustration techniques and workflows to create narrative artworks that tell rich stories. Build industry job skills including how to work to a client brief, and refine your portfolio.

Digital Illustrator
Specialization

Advanced  9 Months

Learn advanced illustration techniques and workflows to create narrative artworks that tell rich stories. Build industry job skills including how to work to a client brief, and refine your portfolio.

Student Testimonials

Get The Education You Deserve

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"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."

 

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Oliver H  |  Concept Art & Illustration

 
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"I have nothing but great things to say of CG Spectrum!

I was a bit unsure when I signed up for the concept art course because I had no prior experience, but it changed my life. I had a great mentor, Brandon, who would always push me to do better and I learned valuable things in each class."

 

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Erika H  |  Concept Art & Illustration

 
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"I was approached by Skybound North, and after a couple of months freelancing, I was offered an in-house job on a new animation project.

I went to a game art school after I graduated, but it wasn’t really what I was looking for. At the same time, I had started CG Spectrum’s concept art course, which is where I met my mentor Brandon Reimchen. He was an amazing teacher!"

 

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April P  |  Concept Art & Illustration

 
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"I've never improved as an artist so quickly.

Great course! They teach you what you need to know and don't waste your time with stuff that just fills out a course. It was specific to what I needed to know. The classes are very personable and the mentors are industry professionals that never hesitate to put in the effort to help you out. I definitely would recommend this to people interested in getting into the industry."

 

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Tom G  |  Concept Art & Illustration

 
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"Thank you CG Spectrum for giving me exactly what I needed to get started in this competitive industry.

I started the Concept Art & Illustration Course to create a stunning portfolio to apply for an internship. Without CG Spectrum I would never have been able to create a portfolio on a level that got me an amazing internship in Beijing."

 

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Victoria P  |  Concept Art & Illustration

 
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"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!

 

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Ahmed A  |  Concept Art & Illustration

 
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"Thanks to CG Spectrum, I am a lot closer to my dream of being a concept artist.

The curriculum structure is very reasonable, with both academic basic theories and useful suggestions for career paths. Thanks to my mentors, Brian Huang and Victoria Sarkissian, who not only taught me drawing skills and design techniques, but more importantly, they also gave me the confidence to continue working hard."

 

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Xin L  |  Concept Art & illustration

 

Start Your Mentorship Today. Save 30%.

For a limited time, new students who enroll before August 31st receive 30% off their entire course when paid upfront. Same mentor. Same sessions. Same amazing results.