Dominik Mayer studied Illustration and 3d Animation and worked as an in-house 3D/2D generalist, Graphic Designer, and Concept Artist in Hamburg and Munich before becoming a full-time freelance Illustrator and art director for the Game and Movie industry.
He works for clients worldwide, among them Wizards of the Coast, Axis Animation, Netflix, Blizzard, Tencent, and Riot Games.
Besides his work as an industry professional, he also works as an independent artist on his own projects which can be followed on his social media channels.
Dark Fantasy Illustration
by Dominik Mayer- June 2025
This fantasy illustration workshop has a strong focus on composition, mood and design. Learn how to use the power of abstraction, color and contrast to create powerful and striking illustrations for Tarot, Card games, book covers and much more. This course will guide you through the creation of a digital illustration from start to finish. It is based on the intuitive workflow and artworks of Dominik Mayer and will be guided by the artist so you can easily work along and create your own artwork.
In the end you will know what is important for a professional illustration and pick up some valuable tips on how to work with clients, briefings and tasks in the industry. You will learn:
Colorful Darkness - We will focus on bold colors, intense contrast and moody atmosphere to create a fantasy character illustration imbedded in a strong background and composition.
Intuition and Emotion - Learn how to rely on feelings and emotion to create flow and harmony in your paintings.
Focus on Composition - You will learn how to use abstraction, geometric shapes and graphic design to build up an strong structure for a striking image.
Usability - Get some valuable insights on how to structure a painting ready to use in the industry.
