[Course]illustrator,koma Details
Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator KO_MA
"I'll show you how to master character stylization, so you can quickly start monetizing your work!"
Core Skills to Take You from Beginner to Professional Work.
Dive deep into the techniques that helped KO_MA transition from an art lover to a successful freelance artist. Having paved his own path, KO_MA now shares every detail with artists aspiring to improve, to share their works, and establish their place in the art world.
In this class, KO_MA guides you through turning characters into fully realized visual stories. From character illustration to a completed illustration featuring both character and background, KO_MA teaches you how to draw viewers into the heart of your work.
This class is a game-changer for artists ready to turn their hobby into a paying career, whether as a full-time or a part-time freelancer. By mastering essential skills like character design, dynamic compositions, and storytelling, you’ll gain the tools to create work that meet the industry standards. Who knows? This might just be the start of an exciting new chapter of your life.
This class is a game-changer for artists ready to turn their hobby into a paying career, whether as a full-time or a part-time freelancer. By mastering essential skills like character design, dynamic compositions, and storytelling, you’ll gain the tools to create work that meet the industry standards. Who knows? This might just be the start of an exciting new chapter of your life.
Class Preview
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Chapter 10.
Human Shaping
1. - Facial structure identification
2. Face shape and expressions
3. Face stylization
Class Perks
Special Gift from KO_MA
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In-depth process breakdownClass Exclusive Illustration PSD Files -
Hands-on learning materialsClass Exercises & Final Illustration PSD Files -
Enhance your toolkit20+ Custom and Used Brushes -
Detailed design examplesSpecial PSD: Vehicle Drawing Samples
Class Material Details
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Class-Exclusive PSD Files2 Exclusive PSD files featuring two fully rendered illustrations (separate from the illustrations from the class)
- Offers a behind-the-scenes look into advanced techniques and approaches.
Class Exercises & Final Illustration PSD Files
- Over 10 PSD files that comprehend the overall lessons, from perspective to character rendering.
- Final Illustration file inclusion to open beginners for an in-depth process of the working file as a reference. -
20+ Custom and Artist-Picked Brushes- A collection of custom brushes used by the artist.
- Basic and textured brushes are included for flexible usage throughout your process. -
Special PSD: Vehicle Drawing Samples- PSD that comprehends vehicle drawings which can be a reference for artists interested in drawing vehicles.
- Provides insight into applications used and the artist's view from start to finish.
*Above are sample images for a better understanding
Illustrator KO_MA's Portfolio
*This Portfolio includes fanart.
Why Take This Class?
Watch your skills expand, as you uncover each chapter of this class.
In this class, you'll gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals that can elevate you to the level of freelancing for the characters and projects of your dreams. Master the use of space and perspective, construct shapes and frameworks, and transform your concepts into compelling visuals. Acquire the key skills needed to create professional, polished characters and environments, gaining the confidence to transition from drawing for yourself to making a career out of your art.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or drawing as a hobby, we live in a time where turning talent into a career is entirely in our hands. If you’re drawing for fun, why not take it a step further? And for those aspiring to make art their profession, welcome. You’ve found the class you’ve been looking for.
17 Class Exercises
to Fuel Your Professional Growth
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Application of 5W 1H -
Knowing Space -
Knowing Perspective & Techniques -
Scaling Subjects Through Perspective
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Shapes & Volume -
Face Angles & Overview -
Human Anatomy Capture (1) & (2) -
Human Anatomy Capture (3)
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Complex Shapes -
Line Work Sample -
Light Application -
Diffused and Specular Reflections
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Texture Rendering -
Color Theory Application -
Enhancement Through Lighting -
Color Finshing Details -
Final Illustration
*Above are sample images for a better understanding
Final Product
Character & Background Illustration
Instructor
Illustrator
KO_MA
Hello, I'm KO_MA, a freelance illustrator.
I'm currently active on Twitter (X) as the main postage for my artwork. During this time, I constantly reflect on my growth and capabilities as a global artist.
Throughout my work, I gained recognition as an illustrator and an understanding of the means of illustrating a character. I hope the expertise I outline in this class helps you understand and learn to produce good illustrations.
Let's work it out together!
Highlights
Class Highlights
Conveying Depth and Story through Characters and Backgrounds
Learn by analyzing the basics of 3D through 2D translation, covering perspective, anatomy, light, and color, to naturally upgrade your skills in adapting stylized drawings. The exercises provided will help you build a strong foundation for your artwork, giving your characters a sense of expression and allowing you to convey the narrative and emotions you envision.
Transcending the Limits of Illustration Quality
Plan visually from the fundamentals of perspective application to the shapes that form characters and objects, backgrounds that express the overall mood, and finishing with details. Dive into KO-MA's illustration process to gain the essential skills needed to create your own compelling character illustrations.
Light & Color Implementation for Quality and Appeal
This theory has and will always be the key element that determines the mood that makes or break the overall illustration. Ultimately, it’s what draws viewers in and conveys the essence of your artwork. In KO-MA’s class, you’ll learn to refine silhouettes and enhance your illustration’s personality by harmonizing colors, adjusting brightness, and applying lighting techniques. Explore how color and value work together to unify characters and backgrounds, creating visually impactful compositions.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Ideation and Planning of a SceneAs we begin and sketch, we often imagine characters within a specific scene. Throughout the process, we will explore the use of ideas and assets that express our imagination and learn how to plan a drawing that evolves from a concept into a visual narrative. -
Understanding and Utilizing PerspectiveGo ahead and start learning how to portray space for solid compositions using angles and perspective techniques that determine the overall mood and setting of the scene.our characters. -
Shape Implementations Through Drawing Various Objects and Human BodiesUnderstanding shapes leads to the analysis of forms for both humans and objects. In this class, we will explore techniques and practices for shaping. You'll learn how to design natural bodies and a variety of objects, translating them into your own visual style.
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Color and Light Techniques to Create Eye-Catching AtmosphereLet’s explore the process of color and light, which are crucial factors in a scene, influencing contrast, mood, and the overall balance of an illustration. Understand how color and light contribute to the sense of three-dimensionality, adding key elements that enhance the visual atmosphere. -
Background Scenes that Form The Basis of StorytellingSometimes, characters with backgrounds create a certain connection that evolves into the story of a specific scene. By understanding how to incorporate backgrounds, you can set up a composition that forms the foundation of the scene, complementing the character. A well-designed background can add a sense of realism to your character in the illustration. -
Practical Workflow for Creating a Completed IllustrationExperience the overall process of illustration production through the practice of space, shapes, light, color, and backgrounds. As we progress on this journey, you will learn methods to enhance and refine the piece you are working on. Discover how to bring the atmosphere you desire throughout the class and master the basics that will help you achieve your first goal.
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Interview with
Illustrator KO_MA
Question.01
Is there a specific reason why you chose this specific topic/themes?
I've come to realize that stylized artworks have a deeper potential than I originally thought. As someone who browses through social media for references and inspiration, I noticed that most of the artworks I encountered were not just fundamental realistic works, but a variety of styles featuring unique or coherent characters. Throughout their journey, these artists became successful in their own way. I followed in their footsteps, taking it one step at a time, and over time, it worked. Now, I wish to share my approach to stylized artwork with you, helping those who are looking to expand their artistic careers.
Question.02
Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?
I come from a background that was tight and indecisive. Initially, I considered pursuing engineering as my career. However, as time went on, drawing became the main strength of my path. My early drawings weren’t skilled or polished, but they marked the beginning of my journey. I started drawing fully in 2020, and from that point, my perspective on creating artwork improved significantly, thanks to my self-taught skills and the people I encountered along the way.
Question.03
Is there anything else you would like to share with your students?
No matter the medium, illustration has always been our main point of view, conveying much through its mere presence. Especially in the modern era, where storytelling is brought to life through the characters we love, there are no limits to what imagination and experience can create. The art community has done an incredible job of appreciating the beauty and uniqueness of individual illustrations, and it continues to grow. I hope that everyone with a passion and enthusiasm for art will find success on their creative journey.
Required Programs
This course will use Photoshop CC.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
