illustrator,kiritzugu Details
Intro
Confident Lines, Stunning Characters
What if confidence in your lines could transform not just how you draw, but how your art is seen and felt? Learn to refine your process and create character art that naturally resonates with a wider audience.
Throughout the class, you’ll follow a step-by-step approach to illustration, from sketch to final render, focusing on simplifying tools and techniques rather than overcomplicating them. You’ll gain practical insights on achieving clean lineart, applying color effectively, and bringing your artwork to a polished, finished state. The course emphasizes closing common skill gaps, especially in transitions between stages where many artists struggle.
In addition, you’ll discover how to make your work stand out, satisfy clients, and improve overall efficiency. You’ll also gain insight into common habits—both effective and counterproductive—so you can build better practices and avoid typical pitfalls while refining your artistic workflow.
In addition, you’ll discover how to make your work stand out, satisfy clients, and improve overall efficiency. You’ll also gain insight into common habits—both effective and counterproductive—so you can build better practices and avoid typical pitfalls while refining your artistic workflow.
Class Perks
Special Gift from Kiritzugu
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4 Extra Illustration TimelapsesTimelapses recorded from sketch to finished product in photoshop -
4 Extra Full Size PSD Files4 illustration .PSD files of the 4 timelapses -
Instructor's Go-To BrushesInstructor's most used basic brush pack -
Class PSD FilesClass Illustration PSD files
Class Material Details
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Complete Illustration Timelapses- 4 high-quality timelapse recordings from rough sketch to finished illustration
- Follow the full workflow in Photoshop from start to finish
- Observe how ideas, rendering, and final polish come together throughout the process -
Fully Organized PSD Files for Study- 4 full-resolution PSD files with all layers fully separated and organized
- Study the structure, rendering process, and layer management techniques used in each artwork
- Easily navigate files for detailed process breakdowns and analysis -
Essential Brush Pack for Daily Workflow- Instructor’s most frequently used brushes for sketching, line art, and coloring
- Features versatile brushes used throughout the class and daily illustration work
- Ready to use for creating clean linework, rendering, and texture details -
Complete Class Working Files- All PSD files used for class illustrations, exercises, and demonstrations
- Review each artwork step by step with fully editable layers
- Reference the exact files used throughout the course for deeper learning and practice
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Beginner Artists
Who want to learn how to build an illustration process from an experienced artist.
Online Creators and Artists
Who want to grow their audience by creating drawings that stand out on social media.
Training Artists
Who want an in-depth look at how to use tools and programs, and follow a rough but reliable illustration process.
Expert Illustrator Kiritzugu's Portfolio
* This Portfolio includes fanart and client works.
Why Take This Class?
Where Technical Precision Meets Creative Intuition
The course explores a wide range of perspectives on the illustration process, combining practical technical settings with more intuitive and creative approaches. It covers how choices like canvas and brush sizes, program settings, and color modes directly influence the drawing experience and overall results.
A strong emphasis is placed on decision-making throughout the workflow, from knowing when to refine a piece to recognizing when starting over leads to better results. It breaks down common issues that make artwork feel “off” and provides ways to fix them, while also introducing techniques to enhance emotional impact and better capture viewer attention. Furthermore, anatomy is approached practically, focusing on how muscles behave in different positions and how a basic understanding of placement can improve character design and flexibility.
Ultimately, the process itself is simple, efficient, and adaptable across different software, making it easy to follow regardless of the tools being used. By focusing on a clear and transferable workflow, the course supports the development of consistent habits and makes it easier to apply new knowledge directly into practice.
Get Ready for the Real-World
21 Class Exercises
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Creating MoodboardGather helpful references to improve your reference utilization skills. -
Drawing Objects in PerspectivesDraw and showcase an object in with different perspectives. -
Character Illustration with Proper ProportionsExplore the general human body proportions. -
Designing a CharacterDraft a rough character design with the right color choices.
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Character IterationsDesign different variations of a character. -
Rough Illustrations SketchFreely sketch your ideas into the canvas without restrictions. -
Sketch Correction with Perspective GuidelinesUse perspective guidelines to correct your sketch.
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Head AnglesTips and tricks to draw various head angles with minimum contruction.
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Hair Sectioning and Hair AnglesIncorporate larger shapes to divide the hair into easy-to-draw sections. -
Body AnatomyLearn to connect the limbs and torso in a natural way. -
Eyes and Noses TypesDiscover what makes a character’s eyes and nose appealing across different angles and styles. -
Ears and MouthUnderstand the importance of mandible positions and ear angles.
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Expression EnhancementsBring out the emotions with improved perspectives and angles. -
Overlapping Character FormsSacrifice small details and overlaps for a stronger visual impact. -
Lineart DevelopmentDefine lineart and its purpose for better results.
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Character Form and ShadowUse varying light sources to place anatomically accurate shadows.
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Skin and Hair ColoringManage layers and portray emotions with depth.
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Material ColoringExperiment with different fabric types to achieve optimal colors and reflections.
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Eye Color RenderingRenders eyes with emotional colors and depth.
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Effects and LayersAdd final touches with additional effects and layers.
Final Product Examples
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Character Illustration 1
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Character Illustration 2
*The above images are sample images for a better understanding.
Highlights
Class Highlights
Making a Solid Sketch
Learn about the sketching phase, explore ideas and balance the illustration from the very start to avoid countless hours of correction and to make the whole process smoother and more enjoyable.
Lineart and Organic Shapes
Transform your sketch into clean lineart ready for coloring. Learn how to improve your line quality, what to really focus on during the process, and most importantly how to keep that initial spark alive in your final outcome.
Coloring and Post-Processing
Follow a given workflow to color an illustration to avoid getting stuck and to be more time-efficient. Learn how to place shadows and highlight on a character keeping everything consistent and how to highlight the important part of your artworks with various coloring tricks.
