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A comprehensive course with 8 modules, 28+ video lessons and 6+ hours of content covering environment design, from composition and color to mood and the full image-making process.
You don’t need to be “born an artist” to design science-fiction worlds that feel real
Great sci-fi environments aren’t built on talent alone, they come from observation, curiosity, and the courage to imagine beyond the frame. Maybe you’ve wondered how anyone builds a whole world from a single idea, or doubted your ability to create an environment that truly tells a story.
The truth is, it’s not about perfection, it’s about composition, light, and intention. Every shape and color is a choice that guides the viewer through your story.
In this course, I’ll share the creative process I’ve used for over the years in the industry, from first idea to final image, so you can build your own artistic voice.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s build these worlds together.
What My Students Created:
- TWGOS.
- Mike B.Â
- Andrea C.
Hi, I’m Raphael
I’m an Art Director and Concept Artist who has spent my career designing worlds for games and films, from Prince of Persia and Assassin’s Creed to major Hollywood productions. For me, environment design is about more than technique; it’s about creating spaces that tell stories, evoke emotion, and invite people to explore.
I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible teams at Ubisoft, EA, and Haven Studios, and to see how visual storytelling connects imagination with experience.
In this course, we’ll go step by step through the entire science-fiction environment design process, from composition, lighting, and color to atmosphere, 3D tools, photobashing, and digital painting. I’m excited to share the creative process that has shaped my journey, from the first spark of an idea to the final image, and to help you find your own creative voice as a world-builder.
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Imagine moving past the fear that’s been holding you back
You begin to create with curiosity and confidence.
You start noticing how your ideas connect, how light and atmosphere bring your sci-fi worlds to life.
You finish an environment that truly tells a story, immersive, emotional, and uniquely yours.
For so long, you may have admired other concept artists, quietly comparing your work to theirs. You may have wondered if your ideas were strong enough, or if your worlds could ever feel real.
In this course, you’ll learn to trust your process.
You’ll see growth not only in your technique, but in how you observe, imagine, and design.
Together, we’ll explore composition, color, light, and atmosphere that turn concepts into believable spaces, and the freedom that makes art meaningful, that quiet balance between discipline and imagination.
It’s not about creating the perfect landscape; it’s about discovering your own rhythm, your own voice as a science-fiction world-builder, one layer at a time.
I’ll be there to guide you through that journey, helping you see the worlds that already exist within you, and how to bring them to life.
What You'll Unlock Through the Course
Create Believable Sci-Fi Worlds
Build your own reference library and learn to turn a single idea into a fully imagined science-fiction environment, immersive, story-driven, and grounded in a believable world..
Master Composition, Color & Atmosphere
Learn to use composition and readability, color, mood, and atmosphere, and the technique of turning photo references into imaginative concepts, to create environments that feel vibrant and real.
Complete a Final Sci-Fi Illustration
Take your concept all the way to a finished piece, applying everything you've learned to create a polished science-fiction illustration that reflects your own creative voice.
Course Content
This course is divided into 8 modules with over 6+ hours of guided learning and practice, from your first idea to a finished science-fiction illustration.
The lessons are structured to build gradually, starting with the foundations of environment design and moving step by step into composition, color, atmosphere, and designing full sci-fi worlds. For the best experience, I recommend following the course in order.
The content is suitable for everyone: teens, adults, and even younger learners. There is no explicit material; only a calm and encouraging space to explore.
All you need is a little time, patience, and the willingness to keep practicing.
Progress always comes one brushstroke at a time.
In My Course You Will Learn
Introduction
Welcome to the course, a look at my creative path, and a quick tour of the learning platform before we dive in.
Build Your Own Library
Kick-start your inspiration with moods and skies, learn to use references for structures, and build your own real-world and sci-fi reference library.
Composition and Readability
Extract design ideas from references, master black-and-white composition before adding color, build custom brushes, and follow a live alien city demo.
Colour, Mood and Atmosphere
Bring a sci-fi scene to life in color with live Photoshop demos, thumbnail compositions, and a full industrial sunset eclipse painting exercise.
From a Photo to Imagination
Use a photo as your base plate, match 3D lighting and shading in 3DS Max, and follow a full 3D and Photoshop demo building a futuristic utopia.
Designing Sci-Fi Worlds
Reverse-engineer older pieces to reveal the process behind them, and see how photos are used inside 3D scenes and finished in Photoshop.
From Concept to Image
Learn how iteration and decision-making shape a final piece, with a reverse-engineered look at some of my own sci-fi artwork.
Consistency & Growth
Wrap up with tips on improving over time, key takeaways, and bonus brushes, tutorials, references, and PSD files.
Included in My Course
Fundamentals & Materials
We’ll start with the essentials: moods, skies, and references for structures, along with the best resources and websites to draw from. You’ll build your own real-world and sci-fi reference library, the core material for everything you create in this course.
Practical exercises
Theory gives understanding, but practice brings mastery. You’ll follow step-by-step exercises and real-world demonstrations that help you experiment, build your skills, and bring ideas to life in dynamic, believable environments.
Lifetime Access
With lifetime access, you can return to any lesson whenever you like. Whether you study in short sessions or dive deep into full projects, you’ll have the freedom to revisit and refine your work at your own pace.
Flexibility
The course is available on any device, so you can learn wherever is most convenient, in your studio, on the go, or wherever inspiration strikes. Pause, replay, and explore each technique as often as you need until it feels natural.
Community of artists
When you join, you’ll connect with a group of fellow creators who share your passion for environment design. Exchange ideas, give and receive feedback, and be inspired by a community that understands the creative journey.
My dedicated support
You won’t be on your own. If you ever feel stuck or uncertain, you can reach out to me directly for guidance, feedback, and encouragement. Step by step, I’ll help you grow as an environment artist with confidence and clarity.
... and much more!
Find More About the Course
This course is designed to help you develop your artistic and technical skills while enjoying the creative process. You’ll start seeing strong, professional results sooner than you think, all while learning in a calm, inspiring, and structured space.
The lessons are in full HD, with adjustable speed, audio, and quality, so you can learn comfortably at your own pace. Throughout the course, I use visual examples, demonstrations, and references to spark ideas and guide you step by step through each concept.
You can practice along with me, ask questions, and connect with other students in the community. The course covers everything from composition, readability, and color fundamentals to turning photo references into imagination and designing full sci-fi worlds, and you can revisit any lesson as often as you like, wherever and whenever it suits you.
It’s all about making science-fiction environment design accessible, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding.
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My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days, as long as less than 50% of the course has been completed. This is my guarantee to you: I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk at all! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!