01. Orientation- Introduction to the artist & brief course overview - Tour of the Clip Studio layout and functions

02. Lets Draw Some Boxes!- Understanding perspective using basic 3D shapes - Using these 3D shapes to draw objects from various angles - Importance of observation drawing - Positive and negative space

03. Observational Drawing & Line Stylization- Picking references - Drawing from references - Advancing to sketching more complex forms

04. Light & Tonal Values- Painting in black and white - Working from big to small - Explaining ambient light, bouncing light, and light occlusion

05. Understanding Color - Basics of hues and tones - Color wheel and color theory - What are transition colors?

06. Composition- Basics of Composition: Groundworks of a compelling artwork - Making mini thumbnails of different ideas and compositions - Using blending modes to figure out the color palette

07. Thumbnails- Making mini thumbnails & idea sketches - Using blending modes to figure out a harmonious color palette

08. Full-Body Anatomy- Basic anatomy rules & applying them to anime-style characters - Expression and Pose: How it affects the mood and tells a story - Tips to practice sketching figures and poses

09. Facial Anatomy- Diving into facial anatomy, and the best proportions

10. Rendering Different Features- Skin rendering guide - Using different brushes for hair texture - Painting expressive eyes

11. Painting Clothing and Fabric- Painting realistic clothing folds for different clothing (understanding fabric tension and direction) - Conveying different clothing textures (shiny, matte, etc.) - Drawing and painting shoes

12. Background Elements and Prop Arrangement- Selecting props that tell a story/convey a message - Composition and arrangement of props to naturally integrate into the drawing (simplification and perspective) - Incorporating objects naturally into a drawing (placing/arranging them), soft and hard edges - Rendering of props

13. Food Art Tutorial (Part 1)- What makes food look delicious? Exaggerating highlights, glossiness, and gooeyness! - Using brushes to convey the food texture (eg. powdery, fluffy, glossy) - Demonstration on Painting a Strawberry: How to paint detail for the bumpy texture and seeds

14. Food Art Tutorial (Part 2)- Focusing on the liquid aspects of food (eg. sauce, syrup, and beverages) - Tutorial on how to paint drinks and how to work with their transparency (technique to paint ice cubes)

15. Glass and Metal Surfaces- Rendering glass objects (eg. clear cups, flower vases, and bottles) - Metal Objects Tutorial: Combination of hard and soft brushstrokes to make it look realistic!

16. Food Art Demonstration- Expressing and exaggerating different food textures - What makes food look appetizing? - Painting sauce, syrup, and beverages! - Portray transparency

17. Introduction to Backgrounds- Composing Backgrounds: How does it enhance the character? What kind of theme does it help set? - Perspective basics (one, two, and three-point perspective) - Background Techniques: Objects further away lose value and color whereas objects close up are saturated and more vibrant (helps imitate real-life eyesight)

18. Natural Backgrounds: Foliage - Painting Foliage Tutorial: Different leaf shapes, size contrast - Simplifying detail in bushes or multiple leaves

19. Artificial Backgrounds- Painting cafe interiors, cluttered spaces - Brush recommendations and techniques for painting interior spaces - Combining natural elements with artificial backgrounds - Finishing Touches: Using the warp tool for correction, blur tool, and blending modes

20. Full Character & Illustration Demonstration- Watching the process of illustrating

21. Art as a Career- Commissions: Pricing, advertising, & the process - Other ways to make money using art - Experimenting with different art styles

22. Conclusion- Final thoughts and recommendations for your art journey - Tips on entering the artist industry - Thank you note

23. Bonus: Merch Creation- Outlining techniques - Shading and Coloring Techniques: Dos and don'ts - Exporting the file and making it ready for printing

24. Merch Creation Demonstration (Stickers & Acrylics)- Organizing/composing the sticker sheet - Setting up the cut lines and bleed lines - Sticker sheet material recommendations - Acrylic merch