Kurt Jones
PLURALSIGHT AUTHOR
Kurt is a design tutor at Pluralsight. Ever since he could hold a crayon, Kurt has been in love with drawing. Apart from his dedication to training artists at Pluralsight, Kurt has an extensive background in illustration. He has previously worked for a book publisher, as well as Rhythm and Hues Studios. It was through his extensive industry background that Kurt learned the way of the Wacom, and that the Pen tool is truly mightier than the sword.
Along with creating beautiful 2D illustrations, Kurt developed the tutorial pipeline for 2D animation with his extensive catalog of Toon Boom training. Kurt is extremely passionate about training artists and helping them improve their skills every day with the help of Digital-Tutors. So put your sword away and stop fighting against your work, let Kurt introduce you to a new kind of weapon.
Courses Authored
91
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
Architecture Construction
Manufacturing Design
Total Ratings
459
Avg Course Ratings
4.7
Courses by Kurt
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CourseRestoring Old and Damaged Photos in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 59mJun 17, 2016
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CourseAnimating a Water Splash in HarmonyAdvanced1h 14mDec 30, 2016
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CourseAnimating a Walking Quadruped in Toon Boom Harmony PremiumIntermediate1h 48mNov 02, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Light Shading in Harmony PremiumIntermediate2h 2mSep 20, 2015
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CourseCharacter Lip Syncing in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner51mSep 11, 2015
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CourseToon Boom Harmony Effects Reference LibraryAdvanced7h 21mSep 11, 2015
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CourseUtilizing the Morphing Features in Toon Boom Harmony PremiumIntermediate1h 27mSep 05, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Toon Boom Harmony PremiumBeginner5h 41mJul 20, 2015
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CourseDramatic Image Relighting in PhotoshopBeginner1h 16mMay 09, 2015
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CourseResurrecting Extinct Creatures in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 4mApr 11, 2015
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CourseAge Progression in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 57mMar 13, 2015
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CourseCreating Natural Media Brushes in PhotoshopBeginner1h 2mMar 03, 2015
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CourseCreating Templates in IllustratorBeginner46mFeb 15, 2015
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CourseAnimating a Multi-Plane Scene in Toon Boom Animate ProBeginner47mJan 14, 2015
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CourseMethods for Creating a Low Poly Portrait in IllustratorBeginner57mJan 02, 2015
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CourseCreating a Walk Cycle with Deformer Bones in Toon Boom Animate ProIntermediate1h 5mDec 03, 2014
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CourseRecoloring Artwork in IllustratorIntermediate34mNov 30, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Toon Boom Animate ProBeginner2h 57mNov 17, 2014
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CourseDigitally Painting Forest Concepts in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 2mOct 20, 2014
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CourseExploring Layer Effects and Styles in PhotoshopBeginner1h 44mOct 05, 2014
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CourseDeveloping Enemy Archetypes for GamesIntermediate2h 42mSep 06, 2014
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CourseDeveloping Creature Concepts for GamesIntermediate2h 4mSep 05, 2014
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CourseEnhancing Environment Concepts with 3D Paint-overs in SketchUp and PhotoshopIntermediate2h 23mAug 26, 2014
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CourseUnderstanding the Pen Tool in PhotoshopBeginner1h 1mAug 15, 2014
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CourseThe Power of Healing in PhotoshopBeginner59mAug 01, 2014
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CourseInterior Lighting Manipulation in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 37mJul 18, 2014
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CourseMethods for Drawing the Human HandBeginner1h 18mJul 12, 2014
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CourseWorkflow Tips for Web Design in PhotoshopBeginner1h 4mJul 07, 2014
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CourseOptimizing Images for the Web in PhotoshopBeginner40mJun 20, 2014
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CourseDrawing the Human Eye in PhotoshopBeginner1h 11mJun 06, 2014
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CourseCapturing the Essence of CaricaturesIntermediate1h 11mMay 21, 2014
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CourseWorking with 3D in Storyboard ProAdvanced1h 12mMay 14, 2014
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CourseMethods for Drawing the Human EarBeginner1h 59sMay 09, 2014
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CourseCreating Persuasive Imagery Through Photo-manipulation in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 1mApr 27, 2014
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CourseCollaborative Workflows in Storyboard ProIntermediate1h 14mApr 23, 2014
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CourseIndie Game Development Pipeline Volume 1: Visual DevelopmentBeginner2h 17mMar 15, 2014
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CourseMethods for Drawing the Human HeadBeginner1h 9mMar 06, 2014
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CourseProducing Striking Caricatures in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 59mFeb 26, 2014
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CourseAge-Defying Techniques for Portrait Retouching in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 27mFeb 20, 2014
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CourseSketching Appealing Animals in PhotoshopBeginner1h 40mFeb 14, 2014
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CourseDigitally Painting Armor and Attire for Character Designs in PhotoshopBeginner2h 52mFeb 04, 2014
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Course12 Principles of Animation in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner2h 18mFeb 01, 2014
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CourseGetting Under the Skin with Virtual Tattoos in PhotoshopBeginner1h 31mJan 14, 2014
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CourseDeformers Reference Library in MODOBeginner1h 48mJan 10, 2014
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CourseCreating a Walk Cycle in MODOBeginner3h 2mDec 23, 2013
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CourseRigging Your First Character in MODO-701Intermediate3h 28mDec 09, 2013
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CourseEssential Tools for Beginning Animation in MODOBeginner1h 17mDec 02, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Animation in MODOBeginner2h 20mNov 18, 2013
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CourseIllustrative Storytelling Development in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 13mNov 11, 2013
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CourseConceptualizing Landscape Designs in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 33mNov 04, 2013
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CourseConceptualizing Interior Designs in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 9mOct 21, 2013
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CourseConceptualizing Products for Industrial Design in PhotoshopBeginner1h 44mOct 18, 2013
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CourseIllustrating a Fantasy Pinup in PhotoshopBeginner3h 31mOct 14, 2013
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CourseSketching Dynamic Action Poses in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 19mSep 30, 2013
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CourseTraditional Animation Techniques in PhotoshopBeginner2h 20mSep 23, 2013
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CourseDrawing Creative Character Expressions in PhotoshopBeginner2h 12sSep 09, 2013
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Course2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 2Intermediate1h 47mSep 02, 2013
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CourseFull Body Photo Manipulation and Retouching in PhotoshopBeginner2h 26mAug 26, 2013
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CourseWorking with 3D in Toon Boom HarmonyAdvanced1h 58mJul 15, 2013
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CourseUtilizing the Morphing Features in Toon Boom HarmonyIntermediate2h 31mJul 15, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Particles in Toon Boom HarmonyIntermediate2h 26mJul 08, 2013
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CourseTraditional Animation Techniques in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner2h 26mJul 01, 2013
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CourseCharacter Rigging with Deformers in Toon Boom HarmonyIntermediate1h 45mJun 24, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Walk Cycles in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner1h 19mMay 27, 2013
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CourseDrawing and Painting Clouds for Digital IllustrationIntermediate1h 55mMay 27, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Character Rigging in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner1h 19mMay 13, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Key Frame Animation in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner1h 16mApr 29, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Character Design in Toon Boom HarmonyBeginner1h 43mApr 22, 2013
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CourseCapturing the Human Form Through Figure DrawingIntermediate1h 51mApr 15, 2013
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CourseDrawing Life Through Line and FormBeginner1h 25mApr 08, 2013
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CourseAnimation and Video Editing in Photoshop CS6Beginner1h 6mMar 25, 2013
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CoursePlaying with Fire Through Photo ManipulationIntermediate2h 13mMar 25, 2013
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CourseSubmerging a Scene Through Photo ManipulationIntermediate1h 51mMar 18, 2013
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CourseEnhancing Your Concepts with Textures in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 49mMar 11, 2013
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CourseEnvisioning Your Fantasy Characters Through Photo ManipulationIntermediate3h 5mFeb 25, 2013
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CourseComposition for the Creative ArtistBeginner2h 18mFeb 18, 2013
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CourseFoundational Elements of Art for the Rest of Your LifeBeginner1h 50mFeb 04, 2013
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CourseCreating Atmospheric Depth for Illustrations in PhotoshopBeginner1h 2mJan 28, 2013
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CourseFacial Retouching and Manipulation in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 52mJan 21, 2013
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CourseDrawing Phoneme Mouth Expressions in PhotoshopBeginner1h 28mJan 07, 2013
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CourseDrawing Rock Formations in PhotoshopBeginner2h 35mJan 03, 2013
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CourseCreating Foliage Brushes for Digital IllustrationIntermediate1h 51mJan 01, 2013
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CourseShape Based Character Design in PhotoshopBeginner1h 10mJan 01, 2013
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CourseDrawing Female Proportions and Surface AnatomyBeginner58mJan 01, 2013
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CourseIllustrating Form and Folds for ClothingIntermediate1h 34mDec 01, 2012
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CourseDesigning Otherworldly Creatures in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 33mDec 01, 2012
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CoursePainting Female Hairstyles in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 38mDec 01, 2012
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CourseCreating a 2D Avatar from a Photo ReferenceIntermediate1h 40mNov 01, 2012
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CoursePrinciples for Establishing Character AgeBeginner1h 29mNov 01, 2012
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CourseGrayscale Shading and Non-Destructive Coloring Techniques for Photoshop ArtistsBeginner1h 17mOct 01, 2012
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CourseMethods for Painting Realistic Skin TonesBeginner1h 53mOct 01, 2012