Obscura 29 Studio and Alberto Ruiz Design Studio present: Attack of the Giant Woman!
Hello friends! We are happy to present this unique video tutorial created in collaboration with the amazing artist Alberto Ruiz! This is a 26-minute lesson created by Alberto Ruiz that highlights his process from start to finish, using high-quality photo references from Obscura 29 Studio.
In this tutorial, Alberto walks you through his full process of creating a vibrant, stylized illustration inspired by classic B-movie posters.
You’ll learn how to work effectively with photo references, stylize the human figure, build striking color schemes, and use references to reinforce mood and design choices. Alberto also shares his approach to composition, workflow, and visual storytelling, making this video an inspiring guide for anyone looking to elevate their art style.
What's Inside:
- 26-minute video tutorial showing Alberto's process for creating the poster in photoshop
- Bonus files: PSD files of the poster & inspirational sketches by Alberto
Who This Process Is For:
Digital artists, illustrators, and anyone wanting to master digital painting, stylization, and design skills
Follow Along:
In this tutorial, Alberto uses photo references from our Fierce Beauty series packs.
- Fierce Beauty: 1900+ Female Armed and Dynamic Poses Pt. 1
- Fierce Beauty: 1800+ Female Armed and Dynamic Poses Pt. 2
- Fierce Beauty: 1700+ Female Armed and Dynamic Poses Pt. 3
About the instructor:
Alberto Ruiz is a renowned Ecuadorian-born artist based in New York City, with over 30 years of experience in illustration, animation, and graphic design. He has worked with major clients like DC Comics, Marvel, Nickelodeon, and VIACOM, and is the founder of BrandStudio Press, Trinquétte Publishing, and Xupuy Editions. Though widely recognized for his commercial work, Alberto is best known for his bold, expressive figurative art. His book “Bocetto: The Art of Alberto Ruiz” was published by Heavy Metal Magazine in 2007, and his tutorials have appeared in Draw Magazine alongside his contributions as a writer and educator.
Probably not. This course does not dive deep into all of the skills needed to create a professional poster-style painting.
What it does offer is a unique peek into Alberto’s process. You’ll see how he approaches a painting like this from start to finish, the order he works in, and the tips and techniques he uses along the way.
If you want to recreate my process in this tutorial, you'll need a pencil and paper for gesture sketches and access to photoshop.
If you want to apply the process shown in this course to your own work, you’ll benefit from having some experience with:
- Drawing fundamentals
Figure drawing
Digital painting
Yes.
No, you'll have access to the full course after purchase.
This course has English CC available.
Unfortunately no, Proko is a completely different platform and cannot transfer your purchase over.
The course content you are buying itself is identical. But, there are some additional perks you get when you purchase through Proko!
user-friendly website design for an optimal learning experience
access to a like-minded community of fellow artists
video downloads for offline learning
30 day money back guarantee
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Nope! You can join and watch the lessons at any time. This course was designed so you could go at your own pace.
If you are not thrilled with the product, then we have no interest in forcing you to keep it. Therefore, refunds are available to customers within 30 days of your purchase.
