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Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator hide
hide, who boasts 700,000 subscribers, shares his secrets to basic figure drawing
Illustrator hide has worked on original illustrations for many popular anime, including One Piece, Attack on Titan, and My Hero Academia, and has nearly 700,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
This course is designed to teach you how to draw the human body, which is the foundation of character illustration, not just by looking at it and studying it, but by actually drawing it.
This course is designed to teach you how to draw the human body, which is the foundation of character illustration, not just by looking at it and studying it, but by actually drawing it.
Beginners can follow along easily as the instructor explains the basics of drawing the human figure, starting with how to draw the foundational lines to the proportions of the human body and the characteristics of male and female figures.
Next, you will learn to draw three-dimensional forms using perspective, body part structure, and simplified anatomical models.
In the final part of the course, you will create a simple character illustration while reflecting on the key points you've learned so far.
Learn how to bring the human body to life with the guidance of a concept art illustrator, now on Coloso.
Next, you will learn to draw three-dimensional forms using perspective, body part structure, and simplified anatomical models.
In the final part of the course, you will create a simple character illustration while reflecting on the key points you've learned so far.
Learn how to bring the human body to life with the guidance of a concept art illustrator, now on Coloso.
Class Preview
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01. Instructor Introduction, Class Overview
- Career history
- Course concept
- Overview of class flow
- Course concept
- Overview of class flow
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Class Perks
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Unlimited access to 27 chapters to learn the various illustration skills of hide
Learn to draw people through a wide range of exercises
Materials such as sample PSD files included
Full List of Class Materials
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A list of practical exercises to strengthen your figure drawing foundational skills- Gesture drawing exercises
- Drawing exercises with boxes and circles
- Three-part block division exercise
・ Understanding the shoulder joint and hip joint
・ Practice dividing the area from shoulder to knee into blocks
・ Practice dividing the full body into blocks
- Perspective figure drawing exercise
・ Drawing a figure using 1-point perspective
・ Drawing a figure using 2-point perspective
・ Drawing a figure using 3-point perspective - Simplified study of the skeleton and muscles
・ Simplified skull
・ Structure of the neck
・ Structure of the chest
・ Structure of the shoulder
・ Structure of the back
・ Structure of the waist and hips
・ Structure of the arm
・ Structure of the hand
・ Structure of the leg ・ Structure of the foot -
Practical exercises to develop your skills- Drawing with shape in mind
- Figure exercise using landmarks
- Real-life drawing exercise
Illustrator hide's Course Series
Recommendation
Who Should Take This Class?
For those who want to quickly complete a lifelike portrait
Those who want to draw any angle, any pose, perfectly
Those who want to improve their skills through the basics of figure drawing
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9 Class Exercises
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How to handle a pen and how to draw lines -
Basics you need to know before drawing a character -
Practice drawing by looking at the whole
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Drawing a box with a sense of solidity -
Tips for drawing figures with three-dimensionality -
Practice putting people in spaces
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Simplified skeleton and muscles -
The rhythm of lifelike line drawing -
Create a simple character illustration
*These images are an example provided to help you better understand the class.
Instructor
Illustrator
hide
Hello! I’m hide, an illustrator who works as an anime concept artist and YouTuber. In the anime industry, I have worked as a writer and concept art artist for numerous works such as One Piece, Pretty Cure, and Attack on Titan. I’m currently a YouTuber, providing various videos on how to draw.
When working in the animation industry, you need to be able to draw figures quickly, no matter what angle or pose they're in. In this class, I'll share my experience drawing figures efficiently based on my own work.
I hope that this class will help you build a solid foundation in figure drawing based not only on studying, but also on practical drawing experience.
Illustrator hide
[Current]
Freelance animator
Projects & Awards
[Background]
After working at an animation production company, freelanced on numerous works.
Currently creating video tutorials for aspiring animators, illustrators, and manga artists through
his YouTube channel “hide channel face and body drawing lessons”
【Animated Works】
- One Piece concept art
- Pretty Cure series concept art
- Pokemon series concept art
- Naruto: Shippuden concept art
- The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls concept art
- Attack on Titan concept art
- My Hero Academia concept art
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime concept art
Many others
【Other】
- Clip Studio 3D head shape model
Highlights
Class Highlight
Speed Drawing Secrets from a Pro Anime Animator
Drawing on his experience illustrating for anime, hide explains in an easy-to-understand manner how to draw a basic model to build the foundation of any character illustration. This class will give you a solid foundation for drawing lifelike figures quickly.
Drawing Anatomy: Angles and Poses Demystified
By gaining a three-dimensional understanding of the human body and the structure of parts such as the shoulders and waist, you’ll be able to draw any angle or pose with confidence.
Hands-On Drawing: Skills Through Practice
This lecture is more about building your drawing muscle memory than watching and memorizing, and there are many sessions where you need to actually draw. The goal of this course is not just to know, but to be able to do.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Basics of drawing the human figureThe basics of drawing the figure convincingly is explained in a way that even beginners can easily understand. -
Approach to drawing lifelike portraitsDevelop a sense of balance between detail and overall image so that you can create lifelike figures. -
Techniques for showing the human body from various angles through three-dimensionality and perspectiveWith the ability to show multiple angles and knowledge of perspective drawing, you can create figures with a sense of three-dimensionality and space.
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Simplified structure of each body partTo create more convincing figures, learn to draw using simplified anatomical knowledge of different body parts. -
Drawing shapes that look humanUnderstand the characteristics of human anatomy to draw lifelike people. And, learn about the use of pattern and shape to give your figures movement and life. -
Character creation applying what you've learnedCreate a simple character illustration while reflecting on the key points covered throughout the course. Through various examples, you'll gain practical tips and techniques for drawing effectively.
*These images are an example provided to help you better understand the class.
Interview with
with Illustrator, hide
Question.01
What are the unique points of this course and your strengths as an instructor?
In this class, I have structured the curriculum with an emphasis on learning by drawing rather than memorizing things. Also, unlike other classes that cover all the processes involved in character illustration from figure drawing to coloring to finishing, we focus on the foundation: drawing the human figure. Rather than learning a lot on the surface, you’ll get to focus on one thing and understand it deeply.
Question.02
What were some of the difficulties you encountered in your studies, and what efforts did you make to solve them?
My drawings lacked stability, which I attributed to the fact that I was drawing intuitively. To solve this problem, I started with the basics of figure drawing and built up from there. This class is based on my own experience, so I think it will be helpful to anyone who is struggling with the same problem or who is not confident in their drawings.
Question.03
When creating illustrations, which part do you focus on the most? Also, what are the skills involved in expressing that?
When I create an illustration, my main focus is to make sure that the character looks alive. In order to make a character come alive, I think it's important to be able to draw the foundation of the human body, the base, properly and stably.
Question.04
Do you have a message for prospective students?
As a beginner, it’s easy to focus on the superficial aspects of a character illustration, such as the colorfulness of the drawing or the beauty of the eyes, but I think it’s essential to have a solid foundation in order to achieve perfection. While practicing drawing body parts may seem a bit uninteresting, I hope you’ll get excited about the underlying sketches and figure drawing so that you can create convincing and engaging character illustrations.
Required Programs
This course will use
- Clip Studio EX Ver.3.0.4
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized course experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the course.
