Making a story-telling focused image from scratch to finish

What the talk is about

Quentin Regnes walks through how to make a storytelling-focused illustration from idea to finish, using a scene of two monks on mules ahead of a storm. He splits the work into steps: thinking (type of work, action, the feeling to convey), composition, gathering references, shapes and values, and only then color, chosen to match the existing values. For composition he suggests simple shapes, a perspective grid, avoiding tangents, leading lines and contrast to guide the eye. When something feels wrong, go back to earlier steps instead of adding detail. He also talks about freelance versus studio work and the value of personal projects in a portfolio. Useful for concept artists and illustrators, especially beginners.