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01. Orientation- Meet your instructor - Learn about the class objectives, overview, and learning outcomes

02. Difference Between Digital and Traditional Art- Shift your mentality from traditional to digital - Learn how traditional and digital art differ in process and approach

03. Overview of Tools, Software, and Hardware- Tablet and pens - Software basics - Canvas Setup

04. Warming Up: Line Confidence and Flow- How to loosen up and overcome white canvas horror from scratch - Use sketching as a thinking process to explore ideas before committing to details - Loose vs. committed lines: use line weight to clarify structure and emphasis in your sketch - Learn what to highlight and what to keep subtle for a clearer and more aesthetic sketch - Make decisions based on clear forms and planes first and avoid polishing before the drawing is fully established

05. Gathering References- Direction choice: choose a clear direction after reviewing references and inspiration - Learn how to tell strong references from weak ones - The difference between a reference and a mood board - Build a mood board with separate sources for color palette, subject, and overall atmosphere - Create a mood board for the story we want to tell

06. The Simplified Head Structure- Learn a Loomis-inspired approach in a more intuitive and flexible way, so you can understand the purpose of the method and apply it freely without feeling restricted - Introduce the asaro head and the planes of the face

07. Facial Landmarks & Guidelines- Use anchor points that guide the face without turning it into math, start with one accurate measurement and build the rest from it - Understand how one off measurement can throw off the entire facial structure

08. Breaking Down the Face- Break down the eyes, nose, lips, and ears into simple shapes, then build complexity step by step

09. Setting the Foundation- Apply shapes and proportions to the final sketch - Clarify the underlying structure

10. Clarity of Ideas- Visual intent: use color, composition, and lighting to communicate a specific emotion or narrative - Idea reduction: remove unnecessary elements, so the final image feels simpler and more impactful

11. Shape Blocking- Big shapes: understand how simple large shapes lead to a stronger finished painting - Abstract thinking: train abstract thinking by seeing forms as shapes and movement instead of named objects - Structure over detail: build a strong structural foundation before adding detail and refinement

12. Proportion Intuition- Lines of action: establish a clear guiding line that defines the main movement and energy of the sketch - Directional energy: choose one main energy flow for the piece, and build every element to follow it

13. Line Rhythm- Line weight: use line variation to guide focus and create depth - Stroke confidence: make clear, decisive marks with confidence - Economy of marks: keep only the marks that serve a purpose

14. Implied Motion- Directional shapes: use forms that point, flow, or lean to guide the eye - Static vs. dynamic: learn how stable shapes calm the image, and distorted shapes add motion

15. Stylization Logic- Stylization vs. realism: know when to follow reality and when to reshape it - Intentional exaggeration: push shapes and proportions to enhance character and emotion - Simplification: reduce forms to make the image clearer and stronger - Use contrast: highlight what matters most in the image

16. Stylized Shapes- Shape hierarchy: arrange shapes so major forms read first and details stay secondary - Controlled distortion: warp forms intentionally while keeping the structure believable

17. Stylized Faces- Feature exaggeration: exaggerate selected features while keeping the face balanced and recognizable - Balance: create facial balance through structure, not by chance

18. How to Apply the Theory- Locked stylization: keep stylization consistent throughout the illustration - First final piece: begin preparing your first final artwork

19. Personal Style Development- Build your style through iteration, experimentation, and influence - Spot common mistakes and learn how to self-correct

20. Contrast Basics- Contrast: learn how contrast creates visual impact - Focus area: use contrast to define the main point of focus - Hierarchy: control contrast levels to guide attention through the image

21. Shape Contrast- Big, medium, small: organize shapes by scale for stronger composition - Simple vs. complex: keep most areas simple and add detail only where it matters - Negative vs. positive space: use negative space to shape the design and focus

22. Value Contrast- Light and dark grouping: turn smaller shapes into clearer larger value groups - Value clarity: check readability from afar through thumbnails and simplified value studies

23. Color Contrast- Hue and saturation contrast: learn how to apply color contrast after establishing clear values

24. Edge Contrast- Hard vs. soft edges: understand how edge quality changes clarity and form - Lost and found edges: use disappearing and returning edges to create stronger contrast - Focus control: apply edge contrast to guide the viewer’s attention

25. Contrast Control - Apply all contrast types to guide the eye - Final Product 1: Checkpoint #1

26. Planar Shading- Light logic: learn how light behaves in different situations - Plane shading: apply different values based on plane direction relative to the light - Controlled rendering: make intentional decisions using the principles covered earlier - Final Product 1: Checkpoint #2

27. Light & Shadow- Light direction: establish clear lighting to define form, depth, and space - Form vs cast shadow: study form shadows and cast shadows and how each works - Depth: use occlusion shadows to introduce darker values and spatial depth

28. Color & Mood- Emotional color: use color to shape mood - Harmony: build harmony without letting colors compete - Narrative support: support the narrative through intentional color choices

29. Color Application - Color variation: add color variation to make the artwork feel more alive - Transitions: transition between hue and saturation while keeping cohesion

30. Rendering- Apply shading and color to bring the illustration to completion

31. Final Polish- Refine details, edges, and contrast to strengthen focus - Check and push contrast for better readability - Clean up small imperfections by refining what is already there, without adding new colors or shape

32. Knowing Where to Stop- Recognize signs of overworking

33. Practice: A Paintover Part 1- Final Product 2 - Part 1 - Understand why revisiting old work helps you improve - Redraw one of Aliartcher’s older pieces

34. Practice: A Paintover Part 2- Final Product 2 - Part 2 - Apply what you learned to strengthen a rough drawing - Use art rules without letting them limit creativity

35. Future Practice- Reuse a consistent workflow to work faster and more efficiently - Practice guided studies with clear goals, focusing on one concept or visual target at a time instead of studying blindly