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Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator, Niii
This class prioritizes practice-based learning to strengthen your drawing skills while introducing new concepts as you create three finalized character illustrations.
Detailed Demos and Practical Guidance to Ignite Your Art Career
This class is designed to transform theoretical knowledge into practical skills, emphasizing immediate application and goal-oriented learning. Elevate your anime characters, enhance your artistic vision, and increase your visibility on social media to kickstart your career as an artist.
The first half of the class focuses on drawing and coloring techniques for the head, body, and clothing, using five anime characters as the foundation. Through a series of targeted exercises, practice and hone your techniques, setting the stage for professional growth.
The latter half of the course delves into advanced color application and lighting techniques, guiding you to create three completed anime characters of different aesthetics. By exploring various angles, character personalities, and backgrounds, deepen your understanding of character creation that appeals to the eye and opens professional opportunities like commissions and partnerships.
The latter half of the course delves into advanced color application and lighting techniques, guiding you to create three completed anime characters of different aesthetics. By exploring various angles, character personalities, and backgrounds, deepen your understanding of character creation that appeals to the eye and opens professional opportunities like commissions and partnerships.
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Chapter 01.
Orientation
1. Introducing your instructor and helpful websites and software programs
Class Perks
Get These Coloso Exclusives
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Face at 18 Angles -
Upper Body at 18 Angles -
Color Palette for Body & Different Hair Colors
Expert Illustrator Niii's Portfolio
*This portfolio inlcudes fanart.
Why Take This Class?
It's time to transition out of the beginner stage.
There are details often overlooked by beginner artists that are crucial for professional-level growth. This class aims to bridge that gap, as Niii delves into each detail with comprehensive demonstrations and instructions. This class comes with a wealth of reusable resources, such as character skeletons and color palettes, to streamline your future projects. Niii shares personal social media strategies and tips on securing commercial commissions, challenging you to move on to the next stage of your artistic journey.
If you are experiencing stagnation in your artistic growth or your online presence, this class provides a constructive directive that will get you where you need to be. Make evident progress in your skills, build your style and reputation, and finally, open doors to rewarding opportunities that you deserve.
13 Class Exercises
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Face Perspective -
Expression -
Hair
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Head Coloring -
Color Picking -
Light and Shadow
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Body -
Outfit -
Body Coloring -
Outfit Coloring
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Final Illustration: Quiet Beauty -
Final Illustration: Bright Kawaii -
Final Illustration: Captivating Figure
Instructor
Illustrator
Niii
Hello, I am Niiisan. I am a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing anime female characters. I have over 260k followers on both Twitter and Pixiv, which has given me opportunities in the industry and commissions. I have experienced the struggle of being stuck with only a few followers, and I know it can be discouraging.
In this class, I would like to share my experiences on creating quality illustrations that people like and help you gain public visibility. Even if you don't possess extraordinary talent, you can still succeed with hard work. Turning your hobby into a job is a joyful experience. I hope you spend your hard work in the right direction.
Highlights
Class Highlights
The Correct Way to Draw Anatomy
Let's cover the details and common mistakes in drawing faces and expressions. Niii imparts personal tricks for drawing faces and hair, and provides 18 facial and 18 upper-body references from various angles to help you solidify your skills.
Techniques for Delicate Coloring, to Create Depth and Dimension
Avoid visual fatigue and unappealing use of color. Learn the five steps for full body coloring and master various hair colors. Choose four clothing materials and pick the right color in different lighting conditions to create depth and dimension.
Complete Three Character Illustrations for Your Portfolio
Apply the knowledge from previous chapters to create three illustrations from sketch to completion. Niii will demonstrate the process of creating each illustration, guiding you from the first stroke to the very end.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Drawing and Coloring Faces, Expressions, and HairMaster facial drawing from different angles to portray diverse expressions. Learn the ways of body curves and details with the step-by-step guide for coloring characters, faces, and hair. -
Drawing and Coloring Body Parts and ClothingRevise the major mistakes beginners make when drawing body parts and clothing. Understand different body parts and two major techniques for coloring the body. Memorize common clothing folds, and learn the steps for coloring four common fabric textures. -
Using Color to Create Depth and DimensionFocus on avoiding visual fatigue and unappealing color use. Learn the color combinations, contrast, and saturation needed to create eye-catching illustrations in exquisite detail.
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Designing Shadow and LightingThere are lighting details that beginners often overlook. This class explains how to draw shadows on different body parts under various light sources. Personal recommendations for shadow and light design will be provided to improve composition. -
3 Illustrations from Sketch to CompletionMaster the art of using references in your drawings. Create three unique illustrations, each featuring different characters, angles, lighting environments, and scenes. You'll be amazed at the impressive results, which you can proudly showcase in your portfolio. -
Earnings from Commissions and Growing Your Social MediaIncrease the exposure of social media posts, avoid shadow bans, understand followers' preferences, and build a reputation to receive commissions. Niii will share commission prices from the past seven years, and give tips on handling commissions efficiently. Never forget the value of your illustrations!
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Illustrator Niii
Question.01
What makes your class different from other classes?
My course focuses more on practice. It provides a large number of color palettes and sketches. Repetitive practice strengthens your skills. Upon completing the course, you'll have three completed illustrations. The coloring process is systematic, relying on something other than intuition, making it easy to learn. Each topic can be followed step by step, resulting in immediate progress! A wealth of reusable and reference materials will be provided to make your future drawings even more proficient.
Additionally, the core of the course emphasizes "Simple is the best." It focuses on polishing simple characters to perfection without the need for special effects or post-processing, using cuteness and sensuality to win the hearts of the audience. By combining popular elements, you'll stay ahead on social media platforms.
Question.02
Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?
Encouraged by friends, I started managing a Twitter account in 2021. Fortunately, I garnered attention and assistance from others, rapidly increasing my follower count. Within two years, I accumulated 270,000 followers despite acknowledging that my skills still required refinement. I continued to receive numerous job opportunities. Moreover, I came to understand the nuances of social media management. I realized that the number of followers does not necessarily correlate with drawing skills. There are several key aspects to successfully entering the illustration field, which I will share with you during the course.
Question.03
Is there anything else you would like to share with your students?
Beginners often find themselves stuck with only a few followers, feeling discouraged. I've experienced times when my drawings weren't up to par, so I understand the struggle. However, I've learned to overcome these challenges over the past seven years, and I want to share both my successes and failures with you. Even if you don't possess extraordinary talent, success is achievable through perseverance. Many of us aspire to turn our hobbies into careers, and I hope you can channel your efforts in the right direction to become a successful illustrator.
Required Programs
This course will use Photoshop.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
*Recommeded: Photoshop v25.7
Minimum: Photoshop v12
