Illustrator,LEW Details
Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator, LEW
"I'll be guiding you through the basics of planning and rendering anime-style illustrations with a variety of expressions."
Achieve Appealing Characters, with the Right Fundamentals.
LEW has been there, done that, and is ready to share every intricate detail of his fascinating character creation process. Renowned for his characters full of charm and appeal, LEW offers direct access to his techniques for creating characters that leave a lasting impression.
Despite being anime illustrations, LEW’s characters possess a sense of authenticity, as if they could be your next-door neighbor or someone you’d encounter on an exhilarating adventure.
The stylization of the human anatomy and expressions, the basics of drawing the hair, the clothes, and the intricacies of shape language and coloring - These are the elements that add a unique sense of appeal to LEW’s illustrations. This class tackles each of the fundamental techniques one by one, so that you can illustrate characters with intention and purpose.
The stylization of the human anatomy and expressions, the basics of drawing the hair, the clothes, and the intricacies of shape language and coloring - These are the elements that add a unique sense of appeal to LEW’s illustrations. This class tackles each of the fundamental techniques one by one, so that you can illustrate characters with intention and purpose.
Class Perks
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Exclusive Illustration & Character Sheets -
Timelapse of Class Final Products
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Expert Illustrator LEW's Portfolio
* This portfolio includes fanart.
Why Take This Class?
You are leaving this class with three things.
First, a completed original character illustration, probably the most charming one you’ve laid eyes on. Feel the satisfaction of bringing your one-and-only character to life, from the raw sketches of anatomy to the final stroke of rendering.
Second, a character sheet that provides a unique narrative. Character sheets are special because it opens doors to stories that add depth and authenticity to your characters. Explore different expressions, poses, and outfits that feel just right.
Third, the ability to create any character that you envision. LEW aims to empower learning artists to overcome the scariest step of growing as an artist - finding your style. This begins and ends with gaining confidence and proficiency with the fundamental techniques, which is exactly what this class is designed for.
12 Class Exercises
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Gesture Drawing -
Drawing Expressive Faces -
Drawing Hair
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Stylizing Your Characters -
Character Sheet -
Captivating Composition
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Thumbnails -
Sketching -
Line Art Fundamentals
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Shadows That Make Sense -
Turn Anatomy into Simple Shapes -
Create a Moodboard
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Final Product: Character Illustration -
Final Product: Character Sheet
Instructor
Illustrator
LEW
Hey, I am Luís, but also known as LEW! I am a freelance illustrator specializing in stylized and expressive character drawing, bringing my characters to life through lively illustrations! I have been able to collaborate with big-name brands in this field through illustrations of my own original characters and lots of fan art from my favorite series.
My main body of works surrounds surrealism, body horror and pin up.
Thanks to Coloso, I will be able to share my experiences as an artist, my creative process and teach how to work with colors in both conventional and unconventional way.
I look forward to meeting everyone!
Illustrator, LEW
[Current]
Freelance Illustrator
Projects & Awards
[2024] Graduated ESELx of the Lisbon Polytechnic University with a Bachelor's degree in Arts & Technologies
[2023] Collaboration with Huion Tablets
[2023] Collaboration and giveaway with XP-PEN
Highlights
Class Highlights
Anime Character Fundamentals
From simple shapes to expressive characters that captivate viewers, we will tackle every step of the creation process—from anatomy to cute faces, hair, and clothes. Together, let's bring our characters to life from the ground up.
Expressive Character Sheets
Start showcasing your characters' personalities through character sheets that encapsulate the characters' essence. Character sheets can provide a whole new narrative for your characters, creating a powerful bond between them and the audience.
From a White Canvas to a Full Illustration
Let's create an illustration from scratch using my process, making drawing characters and backgrounds less intimidating and far more enjoyable. With this class, gain the confidence to create any characters you envision.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Level up Your Poses with Gesture DrawingTake your anatomy to the next level through gesture drawing, giving your characters a sense of authenticity. -
Illustrate Hair That Enhances Your CharacterLearn how to draw hair in a way that enhances your character and the composition, grabbing the viewers' eyes. -
Showcase Expressive Portraits of Your CharacterTell a story through an expressive portrait that lets the audience resonate with your character.
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Portray Color and Shadow in Different MaterialsExamine how to portray colors, shadows, and highlights through simple methods that will improve your workflow in seconds. -
Draft and Plan Composition for Your IllustrationsUnderstand the effective ways of drafting a drawing, thumbnailing, and choosing what you want to portray. -
Career Insights You Might Want to KnowAdvice for aspiring artists, social media management and commission work.
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Chapter 01.
Welcome
1. Brief introduction
2. What you will learn
3. Helpful websites and software programs
Interview with
Illustrator LEW
Question.01
Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?
I first started in the industry after posting personal illustrations regularly on my social media. Eventually, I started getting good enough that clients came to me asking for my services, and that's when I started getting some hands-on experience with clients. After that, I was lucky enough to the point where some companies began asking for collaboration and paid work, something I had longed for quite some time.
Question.02
What are some "to-go" or "must-have" tools in your industry, and why?
There are many essential tools in the industry to get you the most out of it. The most significant one is the ability to work with many different software; times are changing, and learning how to work on many platforms will do great things for you. When I say various software, I mean other drawing/design/video editing software and way more. Diversity is the way to go for me in order to keep up with the changes in the industry.
Question.03
What do you think is the most important trait(s) to success in your industry?
To me, the most crucial trait is the willingness to take criticism and to practice hard. Drawing is a very complex subject, and sometimes we are incorrect, so criticism will greatly help if you're willing to take it objectively and use it to improve your craft. Apart from that, another trait I choose is resilience. I'm sure everyone will face adversities and times when things are not looking good due to art block, personal issues, or stagnation. Still, I'm sure things will get better if you keep at it.
Required Programs
This course will use 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.
