01. Self-Introduction & Course Goals- Instructor introduction & background - The importance of practice - Purpose of this course & what you’ll gain

02. The Intersection of “Skill” and “Cuteness”- Commitment to both skill and cuteness - The appeal of deformed (chibi) characters - Learning by studying good examples

03. Adjusting Your Workspace & Practicing Lines- Introduction to basic Photoshop tools - How to use CLIP STUDIO PAINT - Choosing and customizing brushes - Practicing smooth linework

04. How to Practice Drawing- What makes a good illustration? Training your eye - Copying favorite poses and faces - Understanding balance and silhouette - Line drawing to capture form - How to make practice fun

05. Practicing With 3D Awareness- Capturing the form of cylinders - Applying this to the human body and clothing

06. Head-to-Body Ratios in Deformation- Approaches from 2-head-tall to 6-head-tall characters - How limbs and movement change with proportions

07. Deforming Costumes- Emphasizing unique outfit features - Simplifying complex clothing designs

08. Deforming Props- Highlighting the distinctive traits of props - How to simplify while keeping key details

09. Facial Balance and Expressions- Balancing facial features - Expression variations

10. Creating Strong Impressions With Hands and Faces- How to draw expressive hands - Matching facial expressions to poses

11. Approaching Composition- Creating illustrations for social media - Understanding space - Dynamic poses in limited frames - Considering character personality

12. Full-Body Standing Poses & Line Art- Building deformed silhouettes - Tips for adding movement to standing poses - Key points in line art - Checking for imbalances

13. Bust-Up Poses & Line Art- Emphasizing the upper body - How to highlight expressions - Tips for adding motion to bust-ups

14. SD Characters & Line Art- Understanding SD character balance - Adjusting density - Tips for adding motion to SD designs

15. Base Colors and Layer Management- Efficient base coloring - How to manage layers

16. Simple Yet Memorable Coloring- Coloring with contrast in mind - One-shadow coloring - Avoiding overworked density

17. Coloring Full-Body Standing Characters- Shading by parts - Using the gradient tool

18. Coloring Bust-Ups- Adding density around the face

19. Coloring SD Characters- Keeping color separation simple - Reducing shadows to avoid heaviness

20. Finishing Touches- Emphasizing outlines - Adding depth and dimension - Variations of effects - Final checks

21. Approaching Composition and Rough Sketches- Reading character motifs and personalities - Matching poses and expressions to the character - Managing screen density

22. Line Art for Full-Body Standing Characters- Key points in line art - Checking for imbalances

23. Line Art for Bust-Ups- Key points in line art - Checking for imbalances

24. Line Art for SD Characters- Using thicker, clearer lines - What to leave for coloring instead of linework

25. Base Colors and Color Separation- Applying base colors - Separating parts by color

26. Coloring & Finishing Full-Body Standing Characters- Base coloring - Shading by parts - Using the gradient tool

27. Coloring & Finishing Bust-Ups- Adjusting density around the face

28. Coloring & Finishing SD Characters- Keeping color separation simple - Reducing shadows to prevent heaviness

29. The Importance of Continuing Practice- Why practice matters - How consistency brings growth & helps you discover your own style

30. Opening Commissions- How to approach commissions - Why drawing a variety of characters is important