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Intro
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Learn from Top Creative Experts Worldwide
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Learn from a Manga Artist
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Women-Oriented Male Characters
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Monochrome & Color Illustrations
Class Intro
Illustrator, HONTOKU
Master Masculine Allure & Glossy Rendering—from Black-and-White Linework to Captivating Full-Color Male Characters.
Master Captivating Allure & Visual Appeal: Creating Male Characters for Women-Oriented Works
HONTOKU is a manga artist and illustrator who has worked mainly in commercial BL manga and women-oriented illustration, continually creating male characters that feel realistic while still standing out as illustrations.
In this class, HONTOKU explains both monochrome and color production processes in a practical format, centered on the sensuality, gloss, and gaze direction required in women-oriented works. You will learn the know-how used in the field, from character direction developed through commercial BL manga to designing impressions that draw the reader’s eye.
In this class, HONTOKU explains both monochrome and color production processes in a practical format, centered on the sensuality, gloss, and gaze direction required in women-oriented works. You will learn the know-how used in the field, from character direction developed through commercial BL manga to designing impressions that draw the reader’s eye.
First, you will focus on building the drawing techniques for eye-catching features such as the eyes, gaze, mouth, and fingertips. By understanding how to refine the details that create allure and gloss, you will build the foundation for bringing out the appeal of male characters.
Next, you will learn how to change a character’s impression through facial differentiation and expressions. You will also study gaze direction and composition using long hair and clothing silhouettes, developing the ability to create compositions where the character alone feels compelling, even without a background.
Finally, you will finish a full-body monochrome illustration and an upper-body color illustration through this course. From expressing intensity through line weight and tones to building up light and texture unique to color, you will bring your work to a commercial-level finish.
Experience male character drawing techniques on Coloso!
Next, you will learn how to change a character’s impression through facial differentiation and expressions. You will also study gaze direction and composition using long hair and clothing silhouettes, developing the ability to create compositions where the character alone feels compelling, even without a background.
Finally, you will finish a full-body monochrome illustration and an upper-body color illustration through this course. From expressing intensity through line weight and tones to building up light and texture unique to color, you will bring your work to a commercial-level finish.
Experience male character drawing techniques on Coloso!
Class Perks
Special Gift from HONTOKU
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with Unlimited Access to 25 Chapters -
Complete Two Works Through the Course -
Includes Materials Such as Notes and Illustrations
Class Material Details
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Part Drawing Notes- How to Draw Facial Features (clip.) -
Illustration Files- Monochrome Illustration File (clip.)
- Color Illustration File (clip.)
Expert Illustrator HONTOKU's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Go beyond basic character drawing with a practical curriculum focused on creating captivating male characters for BL and women-oriented works. Learn how to bring out masculine allure through expressive acting, body details, visual focus, and glossy textures. Develop characters that stand out while naturally connecting with your intended audience.
Put these techniques into practice through a complete illustration workflow, from black-and-white linework to full-color rendering. Learn how to use composition and visual guidance to highlight key features, differentiate characters, and create polished illustrations with stronger appeal. Build the skills to turn your character concepts into professional, visually compelling artwork.
Get Ready for the Real-World
Master Male Character Appeal from Facial Features to Coloring
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How to Draw Facial Features
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Gaze and Expression Direction -
How to Draw Features That Enhance Appeal
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Differentiating Character Designs -
How to Draw Hair Gloss and Movement -
Designing With a Clear Focal Point
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How to Think About and Draw Costumes -
How to Draw Solids, Tones, and Finishing Touches -
How to Draw Line Art and Gloss Unique to Color Illustration
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Final Completed Work 1
Full-Body Male Character (Monochrome) -
Final Completed Work 2
Upper-Body Male Character (Color)
*The above images are sample images for a better understanding.
Highlights
Class Highlights
Learn Captivating Male Character Illustration from a Popular BL Manga Artist
This class shows drawing techniques developed through commercial BL manga for bringing out a male character’s charm and presence, from glossy eyes, gaze, and mouth to the neck and fingertips. You will learn how to create compelling male character expression that feels close to realistic while still standing out as illustration. For those aiming for a commercial level, HONTOKU teaches character drawing that goes beyond simply looking cool.
Master Monochrome Expression for Commercial Manga
This lesson explains how to express texture and intensity unique to monochrome, which are essential in women-oriented commercial manga. You will learn techniques that can also be applied to commercial manga production, including line weight variation, use of solids and tones, and creating contrast across the full composition.
Master Color ExpressionThat Resonate with Female Audiences
With women-oriented illustration for social media and single-image artwork in mind, this lesson introduces how to differentiate light, gloss, skin, and hair textures. From painting hair, skin, and clothing to color design and finishing that stand out even from a distance, you will learn how to bring out the sensuality and presence that only color can express, finishing your work at a level suitable for commercial projects.
