Online Event Specializing in 'Background Art' Featuring 8 Artists Starts June 22! [Early Bird 20% OFF Tickets on Sale]

Born Digital, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuya Shin; URL: https://www.borndigital.co.jp/) will hold an online event titled 'The Logic of Background Art,' specializing in 'background art,' from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25, 2026.

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This is the 21st edition of the skill-up event 'CGWORLD MASTERCLASS ONLINE,' where leading artists and experts take the stage. This time, the theme is 'Background Art,' and 8 artists will participate.

Over four days, participants can learn the concepts and techniques behind background creation, from idea generation to composition, color selection, and tool usage. The event will unravel the logic of background art, offering creative hints and practical tips that can be applied from tomorrow.

Early bird tickets are available at a 20% discount until Sunday, June 21.

■ Session Introduction

Background Illustration Idea Theory That Doesn't Rely on Whims
~ Reproducible Creative Process and How to Apply It to Your Work ~

Instructor: smile

Perspective Techniques to Eliminate 'Background Stress' ~ Immediately Applicable Level-Up Methods ~

Instructor: MAEDAX

Landscape Expression That Stirs Emotions, Unraveled by a Photographer
~ Lens Work for Capturing Nature and Impression Manipulation through Optical Theory ~

Instructor: Reiko Hagiwara

'The Color Theory of Backgrounds' That Conveys a Worldview
~ The Logic of Color Selection and Screen Composition Without Hesitation ~

Instructor: Yuko Iwase

Thoughts on Art Style in Photobashing and Illustration

Instructor: tmt

Background Illustration Built with Blender
~ Advantages and Process of 3D-Centric Production ~

Instructor: Teru Kamiwada

Landscapes Drawn in Pixel Art
~ How to Draw Pixel Art, Its Rules, and Current Status ~

Instructor: APO+

From 'Drawing Accurately' to 'Making It Look Comfortable.'
How to Create Atmosphere and Space with Impressions, Starting from the Horizon

Instructor: Ozwald Kato

■ Event Overview

Date and Time

Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25, 2026, 18:00 - 21:30

Method

Online streaming

Archive Distribution

Available (limited to 3 months)

*Archive will be sent to your registered email address within one week after the event.

Price

21,120 yen (tax included)

*Early bird discount (until June 21)

*After the early bird period, the price will be 26,400 yen (tax included).

*One ticket allows viewing of all lectures for the 4 days.

Organizer

CGWORLD ONLINE ACADEMY

Click here for details and application.

■ What is CGWORLD ONLINE ACADEMY?

It is a Japanese-language video tutorial service for CG creators, produced by the monthly magazine 'CGWORLD +digital video.' It will offer tutorials by creators active both in Japan and abroad, as well as tutorials by overseas creators, all distributed in Japanese.

CGWORLD ONLINE ACADEMY provides tutorials on numerous themes, including concept art, modeling, rigging, animation, effects, lighting, rendering, and compositing. Students and creators looking to improve their skills can learn production techniques from experienced creators on topics that suit them, anytime and anywhere.

Official website: https://academy.cgworld.jp/