01. Welcome & Class Overview- Meet your instructor and get a clear picture of what you’ll learn and how it will transform your workflow.

02. Interface Basics- Explore the key tools available in your drawing program. - Learn interface fundamentals and features that save time and remove guesswork for beginners.

03. Advanced Functions for Efficiency- Discover advanced functions to make your workflow more efficient. - Learn how to use layer modes and adjustment layers.

04. Finding & Creating Brushes to Fit Your Style- Explore useful brushes professionals rely on. - Learn a simple method for finding and creating your own brushes tailored to your needs in Clip Studio Paint.

05. Photo Referencing- Capture accurate and believable character anatomy by utilizing photo references.

06. 3D Model Referencing- Apply 3D models as a guide to achieve correct anatomy and posing.

07. Artwork Referencing- Study how to break down your favorite illustrators’ work to learn techniques and elevate your own art.

08. Creating a Concept- Build a moodboard, define your theme, and create a cohesive color palette that sets the tone and emotion of your work.

09. Composition Planning- Understand the essentials of thumbnailing. - Explore composition types, decide on canvas ratio, and create focal points to guide the viewer's eye to key details.

10. From Idea to First Sketch- Take an illustration from concept to initial sketch.

11. From Lineart to Sketch- Learn the lineart process with practical tips. - Explore alternative approaches to illustration and understand lineart limitations.

12. Coloring Fundamentals- Understand hue, saturation, and value to create harmonious, professional palettes. - Select colors that work together for a unified composition.

13. Lighting for Mood & Realism- Understand the importance of lighting in completing a composition. - Block out shapes for direct lighting and explore ambient occlusion, shadows, reflected light, and rendering materials to enhance depth and storytelling.

14. Rendering Skin with Depth- Achieve aesthetic, natural-looking skin by balancing lighting, shadows, highlights, and form.

15. Eyes That Capture Emotion- Illustrate the centerpiece that draws attention to a character’s soul, covering eye shapes, lashes, iris, pupils, eyelids, and surrounding areas.

16. Drawing & Rendering Hair That Flows with Detail- Understand hair flow and shape, and add shading, lighting, and detailed strands.

17. Rendering Clothing & Fabric- Master the basics of shading folds and fabric for believable clothing.

18. Conceptualizing Backgrounds- Create a setting that matches your character’s story or theme. - Elevate the intended mood, avoid empty backgrounds, and learn basic perspective lines.

19. Drawing & Rendering Backgrounds for Immersion- Block out the environment and incorporate lighting. - Add textures, details, particle effects, and foreground elements to build depth and create visual interest.

20. Photobashing Basics for Speed & Detail- Learn the basics of photobashing to save time and add detail. - Merge photo elements seamlessly and use photographic textures in your illustration for greater realism and efficiency.

21. Post-Processing Techniques for Your Final Illustration- Use adjustment layers, filters, and layer modes to unify your piece. - Enhance lighting, color, and focal points. - Apply blur, tone curves, and chromatic aberration for added visual appeal.

22. Concept, Sketch, Lineart, & Blocking- Recap the key foundational steps of illustration, step-by-step.

23. Character Rendering - Revisit the essential techniques for rendering characters.

24. Background Rendering & Post-Processing - Go over the background rendering and post-processing methods—the steps that bring a scene together.

25. Portrait Timelapse - Review all concepts from start to finish in a timelapse of a portrait illustration.

26. My Art Journey & Advice- Learn how the instructor progressed in their art career and gain advice. - Understand the difference in drawing for yourself vs. others. - Get tips on finding your style and building a creative career.