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Delve into the World of Storytelling through Your Original Characters.

There are a lot of you who struggle with bringing your original characters to life. You want to do them justice by capturing all of their charms, but it doesn’t always satisfy your standards. Creating romance scenes between your characters is even more complicated. How do you capture the chemistry, the story, and the emotions?

I have designed this class with 12 exercises that helped me discover my own answers to those questions. Understand how altering different elements can provide you with countless options in character variation. Learn the differences between male and female character design and how to combine them to illustrate an entire scene full of interaction and chemistry. I will show you how much growth you can achieve when you are illustrating characters with stories and lores from your imagination - not to mention the fun you will have.

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5 Personal Color Palettes for Different Aesthetics

6 Male & Female Character Lineart to Practice Coloring

3 Final Illustration Files + 16 Curated Exercises

Bonus Section: Illustrating for Music Cover Art

*These are sample images for a better understanding

Expert Illustrator Jii's Portfolio

※ This portfolio includes fan art

Why Take This Class?

Don't let original character design intimidate you!

This class covers the full set of technical skills you need to take your character illustration to another level. It doesn’t matter what art style you have, or where you are in your art journey. I have constructed this class to provide a far-reaching understanding of the fundamentals of character design.

With this class, you get full access to my step-by-step process and advice, including the latest, most trending tips and tricks. With these, I was able to turn my passion into my career, and I finally get to share this feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction with you.

Get Ready for the Real-World
16 Class Exercises

Software Environment Optimization
Female Original Character Chart
Sketching Female Poses
Female Color Matching

Female Line Art
Complete Female Illustration
Male Original Character Chart
Sketching Male Poses

Male Color Matching
Male Line Art
Complete Male Illustration
Posing Dual 3D Models

Designing a Love Story
Dual Illustration
Adding Background
Final Touches

Final Illustration - Female Character
Final Illustration - Male Character
Final Illustration - Romance Scene

Jii
Freelance Illustrator

Hi! I'm Jii, and my name is pronounced as "Gee".
I have been creating art for the majority of my life, but I transitioned as a full-time freelancer in 2022 to focus on my illustrations and music. Outside of my professional life, I'm passionate about anime, games, and music

As an artist, I specialize in creating illustrations for the music industry and designing virtual characters. My characters are often designed with a cool and mature urban vibe. I also enjoy crafting illustrations of lovers that capture the intense chemistry and atmosphere between the characters.

Illustrator, Jii

[Current]
Freelance Illustrator

Projects & Awards

Wacom - Promotion of Cintiq 16
Huion Tablet - Promotion of Kamvas 12
Neoncity Records - Artwork creation for vinyl records
Designing avatars for VTuber models
Various collaboration on song-writing and illustrations

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Class Highlights

Incorporation of Procreate and Clip Studio Paint

This class explores two of the most popular drawing software to understand their advantages and learn how to switch between them according to your needs. This class also covers the application of CSP's 3D tools to support your creation process. You can find your own flow that will ultimately take your illustrations to the next level.

Modern and Chic Character Design

In order for your characters to have charm and appeal, they each need a story of their own. Set the background story and brainstorm. Allow this class to equip you with the skills to bring your characters to life who will then bring your stories to life. Learn the joy of exploring your imagination through character illustration.

Dual Illustration with a Background

Illustration with more than one character is much different than a single-character portrait. However, this does not mean that it has to be harder. Explore using assistive tools to learn and understand the mechanism of dual illustration, especially based on a love story. Learn how to pose the characters, capture the tension, and convey emotional interaction. Design a background that adds detail to your final piece of artwork.

Class Details
You'll Learn

Procreate+Clip Studio Paint

Learn how to alternate between Procreate and Clip Studio Paint to optimize your illustrations and find your preferences. Master basic 3D tools to deepen your understanding and make your process more intentional.
Coloring

Understand how to choose the right palette for the right characters and stories. Manipulate colors to achieve multitudes of results. Develop your coloring technique to maintain a distinctive touch to your final illustration.
Fine-tuning

Whether it is in the techniques or the mindset, there are important tips and tricks that can make a whole lot of difference to your artwork. Learn how little touches here and there can make your art stand out among others.

Female character design

Illustrate female characters by focusing on the detail of their facial structures, and constructing their bodies using simple shapes. Explore concepts and palettes so that you can create any female characters without limitation.
Male character design

Illustrate male characters by focusing on the detail of their facial structures, and constructing their bodies using simple shapes. Explore concepts and palettes so that you can create any male characters without limitation.
Dual illustration

Incorporate two characters into a scene and illustrate them to be full of movement and story. With the help of a 3D modeling tool, expand your knowledge of the human body, composition, and perspective. Background studies are crucial, as they provide detail and context for your characters.

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Curriculum
In-Depth Look

SECTION 01. OT

01. Orientation

Introducing your instructor
What you will learn
Helpful websites and software programs

SECTION 02. Introduction

02. Program

Integrate CSP and Procreate when illustrating
Brushes and tools most frequently used in both programs

03. Creative Approach

Effective reference methods
Ideation process

SECTION 03. Female Character Design

04. Faces of Female in Various Styles

Female facial features study
Determine the age and impression of the character

05. Drawing the Female Body with Geometric Shapes

Tips for drawing female bodies
Using simple shapes to understand body parts

06. Design Her with Lore Story

Adding narrative to a female character
How storytelling affects your character design
Adding narrative elements like clothing and stylization

07. Color Matching

Choosing the right color palette every time
Different impressions determine different colors
Use voice, setting, and brand to build the background of this character

SECTION 04. Female Character Illustration

08. Start from Scratch

Selecting reference images
Using basic geometry to draw the human body
Illustrating facial features

SECTION 05. Female Coloring

09. Eyes

Create eyes that are captivating and unique
The power of detail and color when illustrating eyes

10. Other Facial Features

Create more detailed features and characteristics when coloring

11. Make Up

Tools to make the character more appealing to the eye

12. Rendering

Rendering to bring the character to life
Complete the female character illustration

SECTION 06. Male Character Design

13. Faces of Male in Various Styles

Male facial features study
Determine the age and impression of the character

14. Drawing the Male Body with Geometric Shapes

Tips for drawing male bodies
Using simple shapes to understand body parts

15. Design Him with Lore Story

Adding narrative to a male character
How storytelling affects your character design
Adding narrative elements like clothing and stylization

16. Color Matching

Choosing the right color palette everytime
Different impressions determine different colors
Use voice, setting, and brand to build the background of this character

SECTION 07. Male Character Illustration

17. Start from Scratch

Selecting reference images
Using basic geometry to draw the human body
Illustrating facial features

SECTION 08. Male Coloring

18. Eyes

Choosing the right color palette everytime
The power of detail and color when illustrating eyes

19. Other Facial Features

Create more detailed features and characteristics when coloring

20. Clothing

Studying clothing
Illustrating the right outfit for the character

21. Rendering

Rendering to bring the character to life
Complete the male character illustration

SECTION 09. Other Tips for Design

22. Other Tips for Design

Why it is hard for you to design characters
Focus on conceptualization first
Designing characters with the assistance of your favorite voice actors

SECTION 10. Female+Male Illustration

23. Introduction to the 3D Model Tool in Csp

How to change body shape
Set actions
Use scene assistant lines

24. Design Them with Love Story

Think about stories
Create a setting for your illustration

25. How to Draw Character Movements with Reference to 3D Model

Without tracing
How to make drawing vividly with tracing
Applying knowledge from previous chapters
Illustrating the characters in a desired perspective

26. Background

Using auxiliary lines to sketch the background
Increasing speed when illustrating backgrounds

27. Lighting

Apply a touch of light and shadow
Understanding the concept of "time magic"

SECTION 11. Fine-Tuning

28. How to Add Highlights to Various Illustrations?

Burn & blur
Adding stickers
Backgrounds that look good without drawing architecture
"Wait until tomorrow" principle
Viewing them on different systems and devices.

29. Tune the Color

Gradient map & curves
Using color theory to find your own stylerning and how I overcame them

SECTION 12. Conclusion

30. Getting Started in the Freelancing World

Bonus timelapse video
The difficulties of self-learning and how I overcame them
The opportunities from self-learnign and how I seized them

*The release date of this class, curriculum images, and associated content can be changed without prior notice.
** Class videos may be seperated for a more streamlined viewing experience

Interview with
Illustrator Jii

Question.01
Is there a specific reason why you chose this specific topic/themes?

I have always loved drawing faces, especially beautiful ones that capture the eye in an instant. Creating attractive characters with their own unique characteristics is the most engaging part for me when I am creating art. Drawing illustrations of couples also fulfills various imaginations, and I enjoy creating immersive stories for the characters as I draw—it's a lot of fun! Because I am a self-taught artist with no professional background in illustration, sometimes I had to learn things the hard way. But my passion for illustration has gotten me where I am now and I can teach you how to make the most out of the resources available to us, making the process enjoyable rather than a struggle!

Question.02
Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?

Drawing has been a passion of mine since childhood. I started taking on occasional commissions during my student days not only to earn pocket money but mostly because drawing gave me a sense of achievement. Later on, as I switched industries, I found myself feeling confined everywhere I went. So, in the end, I chose to turn my passion into my job—no other reason, just because I love it. No matter who doubts you, as long as you love it enough, you can keep moving forward! Let's draw happily together and let’s grow to be better!

Question.03
What do you think is the most important trait(s) to success in your industry?

In the art industry where so many people are involved, finding one's position and style isn't easy. The best way to do so is to continuously practice and create, and maintaining a positive mindset is crucial to staying enthusiastic when taking on new projects. Being fueled by strong passion, and supported by a flexible mind is essential to avoid feeling defeated. Have the strength to understand current trends and popularity without doubting yourself too easily! You are not alone, and I want to help you grow your skills and expand your career in the industry.

Required Programs

This course will use
Procreate and Clip Studio Paint.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized lecture experience.

*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the lecture.

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