Illustrations, Gugong Details
Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator, Gugong
Enroll in Gugong’s class on drawing male characters to have fun while honing your artistic abilities and learning to draw on your own.
A Fanart-Intensive Class! An Introduction to Illustration with Gugong’s Favorite Characters
Have you ever wanted to draw your favorite character in your own story? Even if you haven't drawn much before or if you're a beginner struggling with composition and coloring, I got you covered. Instructor Gugong, who gained popularity through her no-wait fanart class, will guide you step-by-step to complete your dream fanart.
From theory to practice, learn everything from anime-style deformation to discovering your own drawing style, and lighting techniques to set the mood and proportions for natural character features. Take your first steps into illustration by creating fanart of your favorite character with Coloso Gugong’s class.
Class Perks
Get These Coloso Exclusives
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The First Step in Illustration Using FanartUnlimited Access to 31 Chapters -
For Developing Artists13 Original Practice Files -
Drawing Materials for Long-Term Use11 Essential Male Character Drawing Files
Class Material Details
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Examples for Practicing and Improving Skills1. Deformation Practice Example of Objects and Animals
2. Anime-Style Face Deformation Practice Example
3. Head Mask Practice Example from Various Angles
4. Eye Drawing Practice Example
5. Mouth Drawing Practice Example
6. Nose Drawing Practice Example
7. Ear Drawing Practice Example
8. Head-Based Facial Impression Drawing Example
9. Pose Tracing Example
10. Poses Applicable Example
11. Diverse Facial Expression Practice Example
12. Lighting Examples that Vary by Environment
13. Lighting Examples by Mood and Emotion Expression -
Diverse Materials to Enhance Drawing Understanding1. Head Tracing Material
2. Eye Analysis Material
3. Mouth Analysis Material
4. Nose Analysis Material
5. Ear Analysis Material
6. Hair Analysis Material
7. Hair Drawing Material
8. Personality and Mood Keyword Sheet Materials
9. Emotion Keyword Material for Various Expressions
10. Character Guide Head File for Lighting
11. Idea Brainstorming Sheet Example for Creating Fanart -
Illustration Files for Insight into the Professional Process1. Step-by-Step Black-and-White Fanart Illustration File
2. Step-by-Step Color Fanart Illustration File
Expert Illustrator Gugong's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Have you ever wanted to finish character illustrations but found yourself frustrated by awkward drawings? Experience systematic theory learning and practical exercises to create lively and charming illustrations with your favorite character as a focal point. Find a stable drawing style that breaks away from rigid compositions through various examples.
Deforming anime-style faces to clearly capture character impressions, drawing features from different angles, vibrant and colorful depictions, and coloring methods! Explore how to correct the minor flaws that kept you from creating the image in your mind. Learn to create your favorite character’s fan art with the most enjoyable illustration class. Start now with Gugong's class.
20+ Class Exercises
Part 1. Starting Anime-Style Deformation for Fanart
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Exploring Deformation through Humans And Animals -
Process of Incorporating Deformation into the Face -
Analysis of a Favorite Character’s Face
Part 2. Practical Learning of Anime-Style Deformation
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Understanding the Head -
Drawing Faces from Various Angles -
Drawing the Eyes and Mouth -
Drawing the Nose and Ears
Part 3. Natural Character Expression Techniques
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Shapes and Structures of Hair -
Drawing Various Impressions with Keywords -
Drawing Natural Poses -
Utilizing Clip Studio 3D Modeling and Objects
Part 4. Breathing Life into Characters
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Utilizing Facial Muscles and Mouth Movements -
The Importance of the Gaze and Eyes -
Expression Analysis and Emotional Expression -
Complex Expression Depiction
Part 5. Basic Techniques for Attention-Grabbing Fanart
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Using Layout and Angles -
The Concept and Nature of Lighting -
Setting Lighting According to the Environment -
Setting Lighting According to Mood and Emotion Expression
Part 6. Fanart Preparation Process
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Collecting Materials for Storytelling -
Setting Emphasis Points -
Rough Color Work
2 Final Results
*Fanart practice for “Garbage Time” is conducted with IP permission from the original creator author, 2Sazang.
Instructor
Illustrator
Gugong
Hello, I’m Freelance Illustrator Gugong. I am an instructor at Raum Academy, and I’m working on various projects including cover illustrations and character illustrations. I have also gained a lot of support by sharing fanart-focused works through social media.
In this class, you will learn eye-catching fanart drawing skills, identifying and solving your problems as a beginner artist. I hope you feel accomplished and enjoy learning with my step-by-step curriculum filled with my illustration knowledge, and most importantly, find the motivation to keep drawing.
Student Reviews
Class Recommended by Gugong's Students
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YeoBecause I couldn’t get the quality I wanted, I often ended up with rough or incomplete drawings. In particular, the shape and position of facial features always felt awkward in my face drawings, but through Gugong’s class, I learned to view the head three-dimensionally, understand facial features, and apply various deformations, significantly reducing the time it takes to draw faces. -
JeonWhen I first started the class, I had no basic knowledge of drawing lines and coloring. However, thanks to the instructor's enjoyable methods tailored for beginners, I quickly overcame my deficiencies and began building a solid foundation while also having fun with drawing. I learned the basics of face drawing, deformation, designing according to the character’s personality, and composition. Now I can draw various characters that I couldn’t attempt before. -
KimI was worried because I got into the habit of drawing flat, plain compositions. The instructor taught me how to properly set up layouts and compositions, which helped me understand how to improve the quality of my drawings. In addition to composition, the instructor thoroughly explained how to naturally and beautifully depict the proportions of characters on the screen. -
LeeWhen drawing by yourself for a long time, there are times when you hit a wall and can’t improve. This class was the solution to overcoming that period. Studying a lot of drawing is good, but I recommend this class if you want to use a study method that will help you get the most out of a single drawing.
Illustrator, Gugong
[Current]
Freelance Illustrator
Raum Academy Instructor
Projects & Awards
Illustration for “Ensemble Stars!” Surprise Campaign
Illustration for “Dongbaek Flower Scent” by Blit
Illustration for “I Became an S-Class Guide as a Bad Luck Charmer” by Blit
Illustration for “Flight, Run” by Peppermint
Illustration for “Manager, Now You're an Idol” by JC Media
Participated in numerous cover illustrations and collaborations with brands such as Coloso, Huion, and Abler.
Highlights
Class Highlights
An Illustration Guide Using Your Favorite Character’s Fanart
A chance to draw your favorite character in a world of your choosing! Analyze the character you want to draw with various deformations, set the facial structure to fit your taste, and complete your personalized fanart. Learn stylized illustration without feeling awkward with our multi-faceted learning approach that spans from theory to practice.
Intensive Guide to Stylized Male Characters
If you’ve been struggling with how to make your male character look more than just pretty, look no further! Based on an understanding of deformation tailored to beginners, this curriculum prepares you to create a male character in your desired drawing style by understanding head structures and facial features.
No More Rigid and Stiff Characters! Techniques for Capturing the Liveliness of Your Favorite Characters
If your character feels awkward or stiff in your drawings, listen up. I will share secrets to rendering lively characters that resonate with the hearts of fans. Practice composition and posing with various examples, express complex expressions and emotions and draw vivid, lifelike characters.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Deformation Techniques to Express Your Favorite Character in Your Desired Drawing StyleEasily understand the concept of deformation through examples of objects and animals, and apply it to your character's face at varying intensities. Discover your preferred drawing style through various deformations, analyze your favorite character's face and impression, and draw from different angles. -
Starting with the Basics for Natural Facial Feature DrawingComplete natural-looking face drawings by using the proper proportions of various facial features like the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Through a variety of practice examples, learn the many techniques for creating distinct facial expressions based on angles and proportions. Also, practice natural drawing by using deformation. -
Fully Utilizing Facial Expressions and Emotions in Character IllustrationIdentify the key points of six commonly used expressions in character illustrations, such as joy, sadness, and anger, and learn effective emotional expression techniques. Also, try to express complex emotions in a variety of ways that include two or more feelings simultaneously.
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Lighting Techniques to Enhance the Mood of Color IllustrationsEssential lighting techniques to express environmental elements like weather, bright and dark moods, and emotions! Learn the properties of light and basic theories for coloring, and how to apply them to achieve your desired mood. -
The Core of Fanart: Capturing Character Interpretation and StorytellingFact: There is a significant difference in completion quality between planned and unplanned drawings! Express the personality of your favorite character and plan a storyline that resonates with the fandom. Plan fanart that is full of the character’s appealing points from the planning stage. -
Complete Your Own Fanart with Both Black-and-White and Color IllustrationsIf you’re still afraid of handling color, practice black-and-white and color illustrations together to complete your personalized fanart. Apply the drawing techniques learned earlier and follow the step-by-step coloring process meticulously to practice various fanart works.
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Chapter 4 of Gugong's Class: Now Available for Preview!
4. Analyzing the Face of Your Favorite Character
- Identifying analysis points on your favorite character’s face
- Understanding the actual proportions
*The Korean language content in this class preview is translated into English in the class videos.
**The subtitles in this preview video are auto-translated. Please note that some content may not be accurately translated.
***Associated content is subject to change without prior notice.
Curriculum
Curriculum
In-Depth Look
SECTION 01. How to Start Fanart
01. Introduction to the Class
- Methods for drawing your favorite character well
- Introduction to the class content
SECTION 02. [Step 1] Understanding Anime-Style Deformation before Drawing Fanart
02. What Is Stylization?
- Learn the basics of deformation to reflect your taste
- Easily understand deformation with various objects and animals
03. Applying Deformation to the Face
- How deformation is applied to the character's face
- Differences in drawing style according to the intensity of deformation
- Appling deformation to match your preference
04. Analyzing the Face of Your Favorite Character
- Identifying analysis points on your favorite character’s face
- Understanding the actual proportions
05. Expressing Your Favorite Character with Deformation Points
- Learn detailed features of various deformations
- Understanding the difference in depicting facial features with various face references
SECTION 03. [Practice] Drawing Characters with Deformation
06. Understanding the Head
- Learning the shapes and structures of the head
- Understanding the differences in depiction based on actual shapes
- Learning drawing methods
- Checking common mistakes
07. Drawing Faces from Various Angles Using Deformation
- Draw faces with deformation from various angles
- Differences according to proportions and ratios
08. The Eyes and Mouth
- Learning the shapes and structures of eyes and mouth
- Understand the differences in depiction based on actual shapes and deformation intensity
- Learning drawing methods
09. The Nose and Ears
- Learning the shapes and structures of the nose and ears
- Understand the differences in depiction based on actual shapes and deformation intensity
- Learning drawing methods
10. How to Draw Hair
- Learning the shapes and structures of hair
- Grasping the hair silhouette
- Checking details and learning drawing methods
11. Drawing Various Characters Impressions Based on Imagery
- Drawing impressions according to keywords and personality
- Learning the details and expression methods for each impression
12. Awkward Pose Correction Notes
- Why do my poses look awkward?
- Structural posing design methods
- Tips for exploring natural poses
13. Clip Studio 3D Modeling and Object Utilization Tips for Poses
- Learn how to use Clip Studio 3D modeling
- Limitations and checkpoints of 3D modeling
- Full utilization of Clip Studio materials
14. [BONUS] Drawing Natural Poses
- Learn how to capture poses vividly
- Understanding useful postures
SECTION 04.[Advanced] Bringing Characters to Life through Facial Expressions
15. Utilizing Facial Muscles and Mouth Shapes
- Learning the location and appearance of facial muscles
- Understanding frequently used areas and expression methods
- Utilizing mouth shapes
16. The Importance of the Gaze and Eyes
- Understanding the importance of handling gaze
- Character mood changes according to eye contact
17. Expression Analysis and Emotion Depiction 1: Basics
- Identifying the most commonly used expressions in illustrations (joy, sadness, anger, surprise, etc.)
- Methods for expressing emotions effectively
18. Expression Analysis and Emotion Depiction 2: Advanced
- Expressing two or more emotions simultaneously (crying while laughing, being expressionless while angry, etc.)
- Understanding complex emotions
SECTION 05. Understanding Screen Composition for Social Media Uploads
19. Understanding Screen Composition and Social Media
- Basic principles of composition and layout
- Utilization in social media
20. Effective Screen Composition and Angle Utilization for Attention-Grabbing Drawings
- Simple and effective character placement methods
- Composing so that characters are well seen
SECTION 06. Understanding Light for Coloring
21. What Is Light?
- Understanding the properties of light
- Understanding shadows according to the direction of light
22. Light Settings for the Desired Character Mood 1
- Understanding changes in colors according to the environment
- Changes according to different environments
23. Light Settings for the Desired Character Mood 2
- Understanding colors according to various moods and emotional expressions
- Learning according to the situation
SECTION 07. Before Drawing Your Desired Fanart
24. What Do I Want to Draw? The importance of storytelling
- Think about what you want to draw
- Identifying the appeal of your favorite character
- Creating a storyline that resonates
25. Concrete Ideas for Better Drawing
- Understanding how to collect basic materials for your work
- Setting intentions
- Trying rough color work
SECTION 08. [Practice] If You’re Hesitant about Adding Color, Try Black-and-White Fan Art First
26. Drawing Black-and-White Fanart
- Black-and-white work based on a plan
- Comic-style line-drawing techniques
SECTION 09.[Practice] Complete Colored Fanart That Is 100% You
27. Color Drawing Work 1: Rough
- Rough work based on a plan
28. Color Drawing Work 2: Base color
- Base coloring using light and atmosphere
29. Color Drawing Work 3: Depiction
- Detailed depiction work
30. Color Drawing Work 4: Adjustment and Finalization
- Correction work and finishing for completion
SECTION 10. If You Want to Keep Enjoying Drawing
31. Secrets to Enjoyable Self-Taught Drawing
- Create a drawing journal for self-feedback
- Write correction notes to analyze your issues
- The mindset for self-taught drawing
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** Class videos may be seperated for a more streamlined viewing experience
Interview with
Illustrator Gugong
Question.01
What do you consider your strengths
when you work?
I believe it is the ability to freely apply deformations, depict charming faces, and expressiveness. I often draw fanart and enjoy using various deformations. I think my strength is analyzing and reflecting the character’s appearance, personality, setting, and background in my drawings to create illustrations that resonate more and are more appealing.
Question.02
What prompted you to plan this fanart class?
More than anyone, I understand the reasons many people want to draw fanart. Drawing because you like something is truly enjoyable. I planned this class to include the core elements for those who want to start with fanart illustrations, empathizing with the many who want to better showcase what they love.
Question.03
What are the unique points of this class?
It covers both the study of appealing drawings and theoretical aspects. Fanart is a fun-focused activity, but if you work on your drawing abilities, you can progress and have fun with it as well. I hope that by creating fanart, you will be able to draw more and love it even more.
Question.04
Please leave a message for future students and aspiring creators.
Everyone encounters difficult moments while drawing. Even if you’re worried that you might have wandered too much during your journey, I want you to know that it’s okay. Because there are certainly achievements gained from all the wandering. For those who are taking a detour, I believe you will surely reach your goal someday, and I will always support you.
Required Programs
This course will use
- Clip Studio PRO Ver. 3.0
*Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
