Brand: Coloso.
Price: 200 USD
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Instructor

Sangsoo Jeong

Illustrator

Hello, I’m illustrator Sangsoo Jeong. Over the years, I’ve explored many paths in my work, and rather than sticking to a single method, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different approaches and embracing change. Through this process, I naturally developed my own perspective and way of working, and I continue to expand on it to this day.

In this course I want to share my personal workflow and techniques accumulated over many years of experience. It isn’t just a class to follow technical steps; it’s meant to help each of you discover your own potential and develop your unique direction as an artist.

Interview

Meet the Instructor

Question 01

What do you consider your personal strengths in your work?

I didn’t follow the conventional art education path that many others take. Because of that, I often wondered, “Is this right? Is that right?” However, through this process I learned how to make my own choices and judgments. In illustration you constantly face countless decisions, and I’ve developed the ability to balance and coordinate various elements. Ultimately, art isn’t about individual components like shape, color, value, or composition existing separately; they are interconnected and influence one another. My strength lies in maintaining balance and guiding the flow among these complex elements.

Question 02

How are your personal strengths reflected in this course curriculum?

I aimed to incorporate the sense of choice and balance I just described into the overall curriculum. Creating illustrations involves standing before numerous options, and in this course, I show how to make judgments and adjustments at each decision point. We focus especially on how elements like shape, color, and composition interact, and how to find balance among them. The goal isn’t just to follow techniques, but to help students learn to make their own choices and maintain their own sense of balance.

Question 03

What is the purpose of this course and what makes it unique?

I don’t prefer long-winded theoretical explanations or traditional lecture-style teaching. Instead, I focus on sharing the knowledge I’ve gained from real-world practice. The unique point of this course is delivering practical thinking and a sense of balance directly from professional experience. It’s not just about learning to replicate techniques; students are guided to make their own judgments, think flexibly, and find their own solutions.

Question 04

Lastly, what message would you like to leave for students and aspiring creators?

When learning art, it’s natural to start resembling the style of your teacher or favorite artists. But that is just part of the growth process; no one should strive to become a copy of someone else. I hope you will be recognized not as the “second version of someone,” but as the “first version of yourself.” It’s not an easy path, but I truly believe you can achieve it. I hope this course helps you develop your own style and find your own answers.

Class Details

You'll Learn

Understanding the Key to Depth: The Importance of Plane Sketching

Go beyond capturing forms with lines and learn techniques for handling planes to enhance the sense of depth in your illustrations. Using plane sketches, you can create structurally strong underdrawings, allowing you to maintain stable forms even during the rough sketch stage.

The Principles of Light and Shadow That Bring Illustrations to Life

The magic of light transforms the mood of your illustration and adds spatial depth to characters. Learn how to set the direction, intensity, and quality of light, as well as the principles of local value and three-dimensional rendering. Apply natural shading under various lighting conditions to achieve realistic depiction and dramatic effects.

Understanding Relativity in Illustration: Everything Is Determined by Relationships

All elements in a drawing depend on their relationships with each other. Explore how contrast, environment, color, value, line, and form interact. Through various examples, learn to understand relativity in illustration and use it to balance the composition and create more persuasive, impactful artwork.

Practical Layout and Composition Techniques for Creating Attention-Grabbing Illustrations

Discover the secrets behind illustrations that naturally draw the viewer’s eye! Learn the basic principles of layout and composition, and establish focal points on your canvas. Guide the viewer’s gaze through arrangement and contrast, and design a stable, well-centered composition.

Semi-Realistic Guide Preserving Both Realism and Character Appeal

Create compelling semi-realistic character illustrations that balance realism and fantasy! Practice realistic rendering based on real-life observation while applying deformation techniques. Learn semi-realistic drawing methods that help you develop a unique and personal artistic style.

Complete Illustration Process with 14-Year Veteran Artist Sangsoo Jeong

From sketching to coloring, lighting, composition, detailing, and finishing touches, follow the full process of completing a single illustration. Experience how a rough drawing evolves into a finished piece and learn professional workflow methods that can be immediately applied in real-world projects.

Curriculum

In-Depth Look

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