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Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator Seoji
Draw anime-style characters, create merch, take commissions, and work on many other projects with your personalized drawing style.
Anime Drawing Made Easy: Your Path to Skillful Artistry!
Have you tried drawing chibi characters because they looked simple and then discovered they’re not as simple as they look? Do you want to master anime-style illustration but don’t know where to start? Are you looking for a way to make a profit with your hobby? Delve into the perfect guide that not only makes drawing easy and fun but also turns you into a skillful artist.
Join Seoji to learn the fastest way to become an anime-style character master by concentrating just on the necessary elements to advance your abilities quickly. She will show you how to apply the fundamentals of sketching body parts, lines, and color tones to create characters of varied proportions.
Class Perks
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103 Hands-on Exercises and Practice Assignments to Elevate Your Skills -
Final PSD Files of Various Stylized Characters from the Demonstrations
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Who Should Take This Class?
Are you ready to say goodbye to the frustration of being unable to create the content you want to create? For those hesitating to start anime-style illustration.
When you have a vivid imagination, but your skills can’t keep up with your creativity. For those curious to know the secrets to good character drawing.
Can I improve and become an artist who attends events, sells merch online, and takes commissions? For those who want to turn their drawing hobby into a career.
Expert Illustrator Seoji's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Anime-style art is here to stay! With the increasing popularity of anime-style characters in trending genres like mobile games and VTubing, the demand for the chibi art style is continuously growing. Unlike realistic concept art, anime-style illustrations are a relatively easy way to transition from hobbyists to professional freelance illustrators.
While there are many great artists, it’s hard to find great art instructors. Join Seoji and the over 4,000 students taking her classes to discover the quickest route to mastering anime-style characters, focusing only on the essentials to rapidly improve your skills. She will walk you through ways to draw characters of various proportions while applying the basics of drawing body parts and lines as well as color tones.
4 Class Exercises
Part 1. Basics of Drawing Anime-Style Characters
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Line Drawing Practice -
Character Drawing Basics: Faces -
Character Drawing Basics: Eyes
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Character Drawing Basics: Hair -
Character Drawing Basics: Bodies -
Character Drawing Basics: Clothes -
Character Drawing Basics: Color
Part 2. [Exercises] Chibi and Semi-chibi Anime-Style Characters (Beginner level)
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2-Head-Tall Characters -
3-Head-Tall Characters
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Various Eyes -
Various Hairstyles -
Various Poses
Part 3. [Exercises] Semi-Realistic (Beginner to Intermediate Level)
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Applying the Chibi Style to Semi-Realistic Characters -
4-Head-Tall Characters
Part 4. Advanced Anime-Style Characters and Monetizing Guide
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[Advanced] Various Hairstyles -
[Advanced] Various Clothes -
Merchandise Selling Guide -
Commission Debut Guide
Assignments for Practice
Instructor
Seoji
Illustrator
Hello. My name is Seoji, and I am an illustrator. I enjoy creating and drawing charming characters in various ways, using bubbly images and vibrant colors unique to the anime art style. It is my great pleasure to launch my third class on Coloso. This newest class’s theme is mastering chibi to semi-realistic character drawing.
As an illustrator and instructor, I have met numerous artists and learned that, at some point, we feel the urge to improve our skill sets so that drawing can be our profession. I have also been there, so I’d like to teach you everything from the basics to practical applications of anime-style illustration, helping you become a better illustrator.
Illustrator Seoji
[Current]
Freelance Illustrator
Illustration Instructor at Art in G
Projects & Awards
[Concept Art and Illustrations]
Netmarble Monster - Monster Taming and Knights Chronicle
NINEARK - Undisclosed project
[Concept Art]
Netmarble Monster: Project P
[Illustrations]
BigBall - Soccer Spirits
YooZoo - 少年三国志
tencent games - 白夜極光
Genius - Undisclosed project
[Promotional Illustrations]
Meerkat Games - Royal Crown
[Card Illustrations]
Rhaon Entertainment - Tales Runner
NTreev Soft - PangyaM
Highlights
Class Highlights
Master the Golden Anime-Style Proportions at a Glance
Are you tired of vague explanations like, “This should stand out, but not too much”? Explore a range of popular anime-style body proportions, including those of chibi to 4-head-tall characters, and immediately apply them to your illustrations. This is your chance to figure out the type of stylization that best suits your drawing style.
Turning Character Illustrations Into Merchandise & Commissions
You can now participate in illustration events as an artist instead of a visitor! This class is not just about practicing simple drawing techniques. You will also learn how to design your original character and monetize it by creating merchandise and taking commissions. This way, you can let your creativity run wild while making a profit at the same time.
Anime Art Style: Introductory Roadmap with 59 Exercises
Do your characters always strike the same pose, with the same half-smile on their face? Enhance the quality of your illustrations by working on exercises focusing on different body parts and each step of the drawing process. This class comes with a unique curriculum tailored for beginners to learn the A to Z of character drawing systematically.
Roadmap
An All-in-One Guide to Mastering Anime-Style Drawing
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Tools and Basic Skills for Digital DrawingTo create good illustrations, you need to understand the nature of digital drawing. Learn how to work with key tools commonly used in the field and basic techniques like line drawing, building a solid foundation for your illustration. -
Master Stylization: The Easy Way with ObjectsPractice drawing various shapes, which form the basis of every object, to build an understanding of form. You will work on exercises where you’ll stylize a range of shapes step by step, developing the skills to transform a physical object into a drawing through simplification and exaggeration. -
Tutorials Tailored to Adorable Chibi CharactersChibi characters are known for their cheerful and adorable looks, but it requires some expertise to draw them skillfully. This class walks you through the process of drawing your desired subject matter in the chibi style, enabling you to understand the core of chibi character illustration.
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Mastering Anime-Style Character IllustrationsPractice drawing common types of characters, focusing on their distinctive characteristics. Gain hands-on experience in every step of the illustration process, from drawing parts like the face, hair, body, and eyes to using the coloring techniques necessary to highlight the concept. -
Craft Eye-Catching Original IllustrationsWhat distinguishes a novice from a master is detail and composition. Explore and practice methods to bring life to your characters through poses and expressions. This will give them a much more lively image and prevent your illustrations from looking flat or boring. -
Master Chibi Style and Monetize Your ArtStylize a semi-realistic character in the chibi style while preserving all of its charms. Plus, systematically learn how to monetize your stylized character illustrations by creating merchandise and taking commissions.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
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Part 1. Basic Understanding of Anime-Style Characters
01. I Want to Be a Character Illustrator!
- What to prepare before drawing
- What is an anime-style character?
- A simple drawing process
02. Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
- Main features of Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
- Tools required for drawing
- Drawing clean, smooth lines
- What is stylization?
- Drawing shapes
- Drawing objects through stylization
03. Drawing Adorable, Beautiful Characters
- Facial shapes of 2 to 4-head-tall characters
- Eyes of 2 to 4-head-tall characters
- Hair basics
- How to understand the body more easily
- Perspective of the body
- Clothes and folds
- Color basics
- Simple ways to create color combinations
Part 2. Chibi and Semi-chibi Characters for Beginners
04. 2-Head-Tall (Chibi) Characters
- Characteristics of 2-head-tall characters
- Drawing and tracing 2-head-tall characters
- Coloring 2-head-tall characters
- Coloring methods that work well with 2-head-tall characters
- Retouching
05. 3-Head-Tall Characters
- Characteristics of 3-head-tall characters
- Drawing and tracing of 3-head-tall characters
- Coloring plane by plane
- Coloring while adding details
06. Drawing Various Eyes, Hairstyles, and Poses
- Drawing downturned and upturned eyes
- How to color eyes well
- Drawing short, medium, and long hairstyles
- Coloring hair while emphasizing the texture
- Drawing running and jumping poses
- How to exaggerate movement
Part 3. Character Stylization & Merchandise Sales
07. Different Ways of Character Stylization (4-Head-Tall, Chibi)
- Applying the chibi style to semi-realistic characters
- What to emphasize in chibi characters
- Things to note when drawing chibi characters
- Drawing 4-head-tall characters through stylization
- Coloring 4-head-tall characters
08. How to Make Money with Merchandise
- Popular websites for creating merchandise
- How to create cut-lines
- How to place an order
Part 4. Upgrading Your Character
09. Adding Details to Characters
- How to make changes to a character sketch
- Adding props to a character
10. Drawing Various Hairstyles, Poses, and Clothes
- Drawing curly, ponytail, and tied-up hairstyles
- Coloring hair while emphasizing texture
- Drawing model poses
- Drawing other poses
- How to exaggerate movement
- Drawing modern, sci-fi, and fantasy-style clothes
Part 5. Useful Illustration Techniques
11. Coloring Methods Based on Light Direction
- Turning a character into boxes
- Adding light from the front, top, bottom, left, and right
12. Retouching That Enhances the Look
- Layer effects
- Retouching in Photoshop
- Retouching in Clip Studio Paint
Part 6. Best Ways to Monetize Your Illustrations
13. Commissions and How to Study after Finishing the Class
- What is a commission?
- Popular websites for taking commissions
- How a commission works
- Basic practice methods
- Advanced practice methods
*The release date of this class, curriculum images, and associated content can be changed without prior notice.
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Interview with
Illustrator Seoji
Question.01
What is the purpose or key takeaway of this class?
Many people look at my work and compliment me on the high-quality drawings and beautiful, attention-grabbing colors. Getting such positive feedback allows you to enjoy illustration more and improve your skills quickly. This all-in-one class starts from the basics, so learners can draw characters more easily and comfortably than in my previous two classes. Students can create and draw universally likable and adorable characters by learning stylization and drawing techniques, the keys to anime-style illustration. Furthermore, the class will provide reliable guidance to identify and work on their weaknesses as illustrators.
Question.02
What distinguishes this class from others?
Everyone who draws shares the passion to create something new through their art. However, creation is often accompanied by pain. I'd like to guide learners to the shortcut that allows them to navigate the challenging journey of studying art, helping them to construct their own worlds. By exploring various types of characters and stylization techniques, they can figure out the unique drawing style that suits them. This can lead to other projects, such as creating merchandise and taking commissions. To this end, the curriculum includes exercises at different levels, from basic to advanced, to facilitate skill development.
Question.03
What benefit does this class have for learners?
With this class, learners will be able to understand the fundamentals of anime-style character illustration and create characters of varying styles and proportions in their own way. It covers the entire workflow of creating a full illustration to build the necessary skills, starting from key theoretical knowledge, like basic drawing techniques, application methods for various situations, and practical illustration production. You’ll gain the experience, as well as the abilities, needed for great results with your artwork. This will give you not just drawing skills but also the foothold to improve your skills as a creator.
Required Programs
This course will use
- Adobe Photoshop 2023
- Clip Studio Paint
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
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