š« The Brief: Bang Bang Chocolate
For this monthās brief, the awesome folks over at the “Bang Bang” chocolate factory want YOU to sprinkle your magic on their Valentineās Day promotional packaging! š«āØ Itās YOUR turn to transform the art for their chocolate bar called “Cinnamon Kiss”ā a sweet chocolate with a cin-fully delicious pop rock flare.
The client has requested a portrait for this yearās packaging, but not just any portraitā the Bang Bang team is inviting you to picture a fabulous young woman radiating love and sweetness, surrounded by their iconic vibrant red cinnamon heart candies! š
For the style, they’re looking for the vibe of POP culture portraits- you know, like the way Andy Warhol worked his magic and helped immortalize Marylin Monroe. Think high contrast, bold lines, and lively, bright colors. But hey, let’s keep it our own ā no need for a famous face, just those awesome high contrast and bright colors that make everything POP!
Keep the packaging fun and bright like a burst of confetti! Imagine it jumping off the shelf, screaming, “Hey, you, pick me up!” Thatās the goal for this monthās portfolio brief. š
š Deliverables & Deadlines
During your digital painting brief, you will have deliverables that should be shared within the #monthly-project room in theĀ Discord Tribe communityĀ upon completion.Ā This allows you to receive feedback from your peers (and sometimes myself!) and view the work of other students.
š Week 01:Ā
ā¢ Rough thumbnail sketches for concept approval
ā¢ Color thumbnail
Your deadline is 30 days- so make sure your final illustration is posted by the end of the month!Ā
Remember to post your work in the #monthly-project room by each Sunday!Ā (Psst, if youāre having any trouble with the Discord, please email me at [email protected] and weāll get you sorted ASAP!) š
š Artwork Specs for your Digital Painting
Here are some specifications for the final artwork:
- Dimensions should be 12.5 cm X 22 cm at 300 DPI
- Add a 0.5cm bleed all around.
- The image should be in portrait orientation, not landscape.
š All the materials you need for this project can be found inside theĀ Digital Painting Academy.
š§ Stay Inspired: The #MyDaily5 Challenge
Looking for ways to stay inspired?Ā Every day during the month, the Tribe community can participate in the #MyDaily5 challenge.
Check out our Pinterest inspiration board, or this list of sweet drawing ideas! These daily prompts based on our monthly digital painting brief are meant to be sketched or painted in 5 to 30 minutes MAX! They are the perfect way to warm up before working on your main project.
Donāt forget to share your work in the Tribe, or tag us onĀ Instagram!Ā Letās celebrate your 5 minutes of creativity turning into hours of awesome painting!Ā š
I hope you’re as excited as I am for this deliciously sweet portfolio piece! My mouth is watering already.Ā
I can’t WAIT to see what you come up with- perhaps I’ll get some chocolate to eat while painting for that extra bit of sweet inspiration. š«
