Thank you so much for joining Donna Johnson’s masterclass on colour and lighting! Donna shared incredible insights and techniques, and we’re thrilled by the enthusiasm and creativity everyone brought to the session. For those who couldn’t attend, the recording is now available to watch at your convenience!

🎥 Watch the Recording Now:

Key Lessons From Donna’s Masterclass

Here are a few of the powerful insights Donna shared in her recent class:
🎨 Colour Harmony: Use small variations in saturation and hue to create more dynamic, engaging environments.
💡 Lighting Techniques: Think about bounce light and how materials interact with it. Even shadows can have complex, warm or cool tones!
🖌️ Brush Work: Experiment with hard-edged brushes to focus on colour accuracy and create striking visual effects.
📐 Structure & Form: Start with large, bold shapes, then carve out details to keep your work cohesive and less “scribbly.”

These principles will be explored even further in Donna’s upcoming workshop, with practical exercises and real-time feedback to help you master them.

Take Your Skills to the Next Level

Donna’s 10-week workshop, starting soon, offers a unique opportunity to dive even deeper into the world of environment design with personalized guidance and mentorship. Registration is closing soon, so don’t wait!

In this workshop, you’ll receive:
✅ One-on-one feedback and mentorship from Donna on every project
✅ The chance to ask all your questions and have your work personally reviewed
✅ A structured curriculum designed to level up your skills
✅ Access to a supportive, small-class environment (max 16 students!)

Workshop Breakdown

Each week is packed with valuable lessons and hands-on practice:

Week 1: Intro to Environment Design – Key principles, lighting setups, and storytelling in your work.
Week 2: Fundamentals of Perspective – Building depth and scale in your compositions.
Week 3: Colour Theory Essentials – How to create harmony and balance in your palettes.
Week 4: Light & Shadow – Techniques to create mood and atmosphere.
Week 5: Materials & Textures – Understanding how light interacts with different surfaces.
Week 6: Building Complex Scenes – Layering and combining elements to tell a story.
Week 7: Advanced Composition – Leading the viewer’s eye and creating focus.
Week 8: Digital Tools & Techniques – Tips for efficient workflow in Procreate and Photoshop.
Week 9: Finalizing Your Environment – Critiques and refining your portfolio piece.
Week 10: Showcase – Sharing and presenting your finished projects.

📅 Workshop Details:

• Starts: Tuesday, January 21st

• Duration: 10 weeks

• Time: 6 PM - 9 PM EST (via Google Meet)

• Cost: $450 CAD

✨ Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from Donna!

Upcoming Events

🌟 Open House this Saturday!
Explore MTM College in our upcoming in-person open house on Saturday, January 18th. Meet our instructors, join a free Animal Drawing workshop with Steve Millard, and learn more about our diploma programs.

✨ Free Blender Masterclass & Free Masterclass on Props and Objects
There are two more online free classes coming up soon - Don’t forget to save your spot!

🎨 More Free Masterclasses & Other Events on the Horizon!
Stay tuned for announcements about our next series of free events and masterclasses.

Thank you again for being part of this amazing community of artists! If you have any questions about the workshop or events, feel free to contact Amanda anytime at [email protected], I’m here to help! You can also join our Discord and chat with anyone from our staff and community there, anytime!

Stay in Touch!