Fantasy Worlds & Characters with Even Mehl Amundsen

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In this course, Even will be walking you through everything he knows about creating believable worlds and the characters that inhabit them. He will cover how to create a believable sense of place and motivation for your characters so that they have a sense of authenticity, where you can feel the rich background and history of a world just from a single design.

Even will teach you how to create a world and characters with believable context as part of a multi-week worldbuilding project. The fundamentals of drawing and creativity will also be covered so that you can confidently express your ideas in any medium of your choosing.

Time & Date: Saturdays at 12PM ET starting January 31, 2026
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Tiers: 12 Critique spots – Receive feedback or unlimited spectator spots without homework feedback
Format: 4-5 hour live class with combination of lectures, demos, and feedback. Recordings are typically provided within a couple days of each live session.
Materials: Any digital or traditional mediums. Paintovers will be done digitally.

Week 1: Introduction talk on world building in concept work. Introducing worldbuilding student assignment
Week 2: Student pitching and lecture on studying and cultivating curiosity
Week 3: Communicating your concepts, developing an aesthetic, and the importance of fundamentals.
Week 4: Drawing fundamentals focusing on observation and understanding. Developing your style
Week 5: Business of art, project work and studio-vs-freelance work experience.
Week 6: The importance of team work and the usefulness of outside perspectives
Week 7: Preparing for your final concept
Week 8: Final presentation, focusing on communication and conviction, relying on your world building and final designs. Q&A