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Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator Heiro
From ideas for brainstorming to coloring methods depending on texture! Learn all about mecha drawing for female characters.
From Brainstorming Tips to
Texture-Based Coloring Techniques!
Illustrator Heiro creates creative artwork in a wide range of genres, with a specialty in fusing mecha with gorgeous female characters.
The abilities required for every step of the design process will be covered in this course, including character and weapon concepts, workflow, and production techniques for character design.
You will learn the principles of character creation and gain a comprehensive grasp of weapon design. Next, proceed to the specifics of utilizing color expression and lighting in the production process, and apply the skills you've acquired to produce original artwork.
You will learn the principles of character creation and gain a comprehensive grasp of weapon design. Next, proceed to the specifics of utilizing color expression and lighting in the production process, and apply the skills you've acquired to produce original artwork.
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Class Material Details
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Study Material Files Used in Class Exercises- PSD files
- Face/Clothes/Weapon samples -
1 Completed Illustration
Expert Illustrator Heiro's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Learn the skills to create character design using barinstorming tips and coloring techniques of Illustrator Hiero.
First, you'll learn the basic concepts of character design, such as the structure of the human body and how the contour can give different impressions. The class will also extensively cover how to select a weapon design and how to create a sketch
Next, the class will discuss production methods using lighting and color expression. You'll learn how to paint in a way that matches the texture of the material and other coloring skills to make characters more appealing, such as how to set the brightness of shadows, how to think about the shadow color for each color, and how to paint hair depending on the type of lighting.
Lastly, you'll create your own piece based on the skills you've acquired. This includes a focus on thought process and brainstorming ideas to achieve illustrator Heiro’s unique style, as well as mastering the workflow needed to make those ideas come to life.
11 Class Exercises
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Understanding human anatomy -
Creating guidelines and approaches to posing -
How to convey features using contours -
Approaches to character design
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Creating a character sketch -
Creating sketches of weapons -
How to paint hair depending on the lighting -
How to paint the face and eyes
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How to paint clothing based on texture -
Painting skin -
How to paint weapons
Example of completed work
Instructor
Illustrator
Heiro
Hi, I'm Illustrator Heiro. After graduating from college, I began working as a freelance illustrator, having begun my career as an illustrator in high school. My primary focus is character design for card games, Vtubers, light novels, and social network games. I've also created graphics for existing characters and have worked on character design as part of my profession.
Like any project, the client provides certain ideas and materials to some extent. However, I actually do the character design and illustration myself. I wish to impart my character design expertise and approaches to others who aspire to work in the illustration profession in the future, as many positions in the field demand these kinds of abilities. I hope that creating an artwork of a character you've created can provide you the same pleasure and happiness, not just for profit.
Illustrator, Heiro
[Current]
Illustrator
Projects & Awards
[Personal History]
Started working as an illustrator in high school and has been working as a freelance illustrator since graduating from college.
[Projects]
Fate/Grand Order, “Cruising Date” Craft Essence
Apex Legends wallpaper illustration
Daiyoukai and Lawson Collaboration Illustration
Infection X Girl, Killrate Ah character
Punishing: Gray Raven wallpaper illustration
Z/X -Zillions of Enemy X, Gloria character and other items
Cardfight!! Vanguard misc. items
Over 40 light novel volumes
Highlights
Class Highlights
Thought Process & Brainstorming Ideas for Character Design
The class will delve into the thought process and explain how to come up with ideas for character design. You'll learn how to put together a list of things related to the core of a theme or idea, how to select related concepts, and then how to put it all together.
Coloring Secrets That Raise Quality, and Painting Based on Material or Texture
The class will explain how to paint a character’s hair, face, skin, and clothes using demonstrations for each type of texture. In addition to practicing illustrations of characters in standing poses, you'll also learn how to think about lighting and coloring when using a background.
Demonstration of a Character Creation Workflow Using Basic Techniques
The class will break down the basics that are key to giving form to your ideas. It includes demonstrations of the workflow required not only for character design, but also for illustration production, including the use of human anatomy and contour, what materials to gather, and how to create sketches.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Drawing the Human BodyIn the class, the structure of bones and muscles will be explained in an easy-to-understand manner. By gaining a general understanding of how the human body is structured, you'll learn how to draw convincing figures. -
Ideas for Character DesignThe class will explain how to develop the themes you want to draw and the ideas you come up with. By listing the things you associate with a theme or idea and digging deeper, you can select the features that should be incorporated into your character. -
Selecting Shapes for an Original CharacterLearn how to create original characters, including the meanings and impressions that shapes can give. You'll learn how to add contours and how real-life fashion silhouettes can change the impression of your design.
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Choosing Color and Lighting According to the ObjectiveThe class will explain ideal lighting and coloring for individual purposes, such as illustrations of standing poses and illustrations with backgrounds. It will also go over making changes depending on whether there is a background or not. -
Painting Based on Textures for the Human Body, Clothes, and WeaponsLearn how to paint hair, skin, clothing, and weapons based on their texture. Through demonstrations using sample illustrations, you will master how to paint hair changes depending on lighting, and how to paint folds on clothing depending on the material. -
Demonstration of Designing a WeaponThe class will explain how to design a weapon, create a sketch, and discuss the steps to complete it. By working on sample exercises, you'll learn necessary steps, Heiro’s personal thoughts, and things you should consider.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
In-Depth Look
SECTION 01. About the Class
01. Introduction and Class Content
- Self-introduction
- Purpose of the class
- Class objectives
02. Prepare Your Workspace
- Setting up equipment and devices
- Staying motivated
SECTION 02. Creating Attractive Characters
03. Human Anatomy Basics
- Brief explanation of human anatomy
04. Approaches to Posing
- How to create guidelines for drawing people
- Understanding proportions & balancing the human figure
05. Convey Features Using Contours
- Importance of contours and what to focus on
- Approaches to contours depending on a concept
- Convey contour using light and shade
06. Approaches to Character Design
- Thought process and brainstorming
- Ideas for character design
07. Firm up Your Images
- Deciding the theme and concept
- Collecting references and firm up images
SECTION 03. Creating a Sketch
08. Create a Character Sketch
- Create a sketch based on Section 02
09. Create a Weapon Sketch
- Designing weapons
- Creating a sketch
10. Create a Colored Sketch
- Add colors to your sketch
- Decide on the general lighting
SECTION 04. Line Drawing
11. Demonstration: Pressure in Line Drawings
- Create a line drawing based on the sketch from Section 03
- Adding pressure to line drawings, with demonstration
12. Line Drawing of the Weapon
- Concepts in line drawing of weapons, and demonstration
SECTION 05. Coloring
13. Adding Shadows & Choosing Shadow Colors
- How to decide the brightness of shadows
- How to pick the shadow color for each color
14. Painting Hair Depending on the Lighting
- How to color hair to make it look attractive
15. Illustrate Clothing Based on Texture
- Explanation of how to draw according to texture
16. Illustrate the Face, Eyes, and Skin
- Add shadows to the face
- How to draw eyes
- How to paint the skin and add texture
17. Illustrate Weapons
- Drawing and combining inorganic materials based on their texture
18. Illustrate the Overall Drawing
- Paint the demo illustration
SECTION 06. Finishing Touches
19. Color Adjustments & Finishing Touches
- Color adjustments
- Blending line drawings
- Process of blending with the background
SECTION 07. Summary
20. Review
- Overall summary
- Final message
Interview with
Illustrator Heiro
Question.01
What distinguishes your class from other classes and is there a particular reason you chose this particular topic/theme?
This class explains everything from how to come up with ideas for character design to the techniques needed to complete the process. To make it easy for beginners to learn, I teach a wide range of techniques. I give a brief explanation of human anatomy, show how a different contour can give a different impression, discuss painting different textures, and go over how to design weapons. We cover everything from the initial design to completion.
Question.02
What were some of the difficulties you encountered in your studies, and what efforts did you make to solve them?
I was completely self-taught when I started drawing, so I drew without understanding fundamental concepts like the human figure, lighting, and composition. Because of that, I struggled with quality in general. After I learned about these things later, the quality of my illustrations improved. I then got into the habit of researching and drawing all sorts of things. In addition to characters, I became able to draw weapons and mechanical equipment.
Question.03
Please tell us about the marketability and prospects of the illustration field in your opinion.
As the animation and game markets expand, there’s also a growing demand for illustrators. However, simultaneously, the number of illustrators themselves is increasing rapidly, resulting in excess talent and intense competition. Because of this, it’s important not to just have simple drawing skills, but also individuality and the ability to self-produce. Whether you become an illustrator for a company or a freelance illustrator, you will need to have your own style and content unique to you.
Question.04
What message do you have for your students?
Though it takes time to improve your illustration skills, with proper study methods and materials, you can control the speed at which you improve. I would also recommend that those who don’t have much time to draw get into the habit of drawing while doing research. The other important thing is to have fun. If you can draw the things you like while seeing daily progress, you’ll be at a much higher level before you realize it.
Required Programs
This course will use
- CLIP STUDIO EX2.0
- SAI 2
*The instructor uses SAI 2 along with CLIP STUDIO, but it is ok to use CLIP STUDIO alone.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
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