About this Event
Spend a day learning how light and shadow bring digital paintings to life. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore Photoshop brushes and layers, then paint an object from scratch with Derrick Song, Art Director at 3dsense Media School.
Who it's for
Aspiring digital artists who already draw or paint digitally and want stronger fundamentals. Open to local students in Secondary 3 and above, international students aged 16 and above, and adults.
What you'll learn
- Brushes and layers for digital painting in Photoshop
- How light, shadow and highlights give form to a flat shape
- How to build a painting in stages so you can adjust as you go
- How a professional works from blank canvas to finished painting, in a live demo
Schedule: Saturday, 12 December
- 10:00 to 13:00: Photoshop basics and how light works
- 13:00 to 14:00: Lunch break (lunch not provided)
- 14:00 to 17:00: Step-by-step demo, then your own painting with feedback from Derrick
Your lecturer: Derrick Song
Derrick has spent over 12 years in animation and visual effects as a Concept Artist and Modeler. As Art Director at Zealot Digital, he led teams across character modeling, special effects, animation and background design. At 3dsense, he helps students strengthen their artistic skills and build portfolios that show what they can do.
What's included
- PC, Photoshop and Wacom tablet provided
- Small class of 15 participants
- Certificate of Completion
How to join
Workshop fee: SGD 50, inclusive of GST.
- Register here for free to apply, and share a link to your work (portfolio, Instagram or Google Drive).
- Our team reviews your work to make sure the workshop suits your level.
- Once approved, we'll email you the payment details. Your seat is confirmed when your SGD 50 payment is received.
Registering does not confirm your seat. Fees are non-refundable once paid.
Full details: 3dsense.net/events/illustration-fundamentals-workshop-2026
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Photoshop basics and how light works
Host: Derrick Song
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch break (lunch not provided)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Step-by-step demo and your own painting
Host: Derrick Song
Event venue & nearby stays
3dsense Media School (The Central @ Clarke Quay), 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore, Singapore
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