Wacom and IGDA Game Dev

About the Webinar: From Outside to the Digital World: Inspiring Your Art Through Real-World Experience

Some of the greatest sources of inspiration for artists can be found beyond the screen.

In this webinar, concept artist and background designer Ridell Apellanes explores how drawing, painting, traveling, hiking, and experiencing the world firsthand can strengthen and enrich your digital art practice.

Discover how creating art away from the computer builds a deeper visual library rooted in authentic, real-world experiences—and how those observations translate into more immersive, believable environments and compelling visual storytelling.

Whether you're designing an idyllic wilderness, a bustling marketplace, or a fiery fantasy hellscape, learn how drawing from life can bring greater depth, atmosphere, and authenticity to the worlds you create.

Wednesday, November 18 | 11:00 AM PST

Meet the Presenter
Ridell Apellanes
Concept Artist / Illustrator
Ridell Apellanes is a concept artist, background designer, and plein air painter working across games and animation. His professional experience includes work with Titmouse, We Are Royale, Soleil ltd., and Little Orbit, collaborating with clients including Riot Games, Blizzard, and Ubisoft, and working on animated productions including The Legend of Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, and Hi-Fi Rush.

His work focuses heavily on environments, combining traditional drawing and painting fundamentals with digital and 3D workflows. Outside of client work, Ridell regularly paints outdoors (en plein air) as a way to study light, color, architecture, and landscapes to inform his professional design work.