01. Before We Begin- Introduction to the instructor - Overview of the course flow - Introduction to equipment and software

02. Appetizer and Main Dish- The Power of a Series: What Makes a Painting Leave You Wanting More? - The Three Rules of Painting - Where Does Inspiration Come From?

03. Ideas: How to Keep the Ideas Flowing- Creating an idea map - Refining and solidifying ideas - The beginning of storytelling illustration

04. The Beginning of Direction: Starting with Visual Balance- Value contrast - Color balance - Density and distribution

05. What is Direction, Anyway?- The 5 attributes of direction - What makes standout direction: ○○○ ○○! - The essence of direction: Accents

06. Can Direction Be Displayed in Character-Focused Art?- The power of implication: Understanding poses through models - Learning pose flow through line drawing - Transforming one pose into multiple variations - Enhancing narrative with proper object placement

07. Character-Focused Series Illustration 01- Discovering ideas and finalizing the concept - Rough sketches and initial drafts for the series illustration

08. Character-Focused Series Illustration 02- Linework and color placement - Adding shading, building density, and post-processing

09. Interpreting Illustration Direction from Different Perspectives- Frame & Angle - The Golden Ratio - Composition - Applying various compositions in practice

10. Why is Space in Illustration Important?- Understanding the concept of spatial depth - Comparing illustrations with and without spatial depth - Setting a theme and briefly designing the space in the illustration

11. The Basics of Space: Adding Depth to Your Illustration with Perspective!- Understanding the concepts of 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspective - Identifying 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspectives in photographs - Practicing character and spatial depth in 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspectives - Applying the perspective techniques from Lesson 10 to practice spatial design

12. Creating the Narrative in Your Illustration- Directing the desired effect with different camera angles - Experimenting with various camera directions based on the space/situation designed in Lesson 10 - Arranging objects that fit the space/concept from Lesson 10 to build the narrative

13. The Flow of Color- Understanding basic color theory and color pairing fundamentals - Interpreting the flow of color through masterpieces - Practicing base and accent colors using references

14. Let's Play with Layer Effects!- Understanding various layer effects - Creating unique color tones with different layer effect combinations - Using gradient maps to balance colors - Enhancing the mood of the illustration using gradient maps

15. Achieving a Handmade Feel with Digital Work- Understanding the characteristics of texture types for different situations - Applying textures to create a handmade feel in the illustration - Creating your own custom textures

16. Designing Light with Intent 01- Analyzing light and color in the works of masters - Understanding the basics of lighting theory - Studying the combination of light and color through photography

17. Designing Light with Intent 02- Understanding the flow of direction through light - Setting light angles for various situations - Adjusting light intensity for different scenarios

18. Series Illustration 01: Idea Discovery- Collecting and organizing references - Defining the genre of the artwork

19. Series Illustration 02: Rough Sketch- Developing the idea - Rough sketching the composition flow and direction

20. Series Illustration 03: Color Placement- Arranging colors for various moods - First pass of shading

21. Series Illustration 04: Density- Building up the density of the illustration - Enhancing details

22. Series Illustration 05: Light- Setting the direction of light

23. Series Illustration 06: Post-processing and Finishing- Refining the overall flow - Balancing with gradient maps - Post-processing and adding textures

24. Series Illustration 07: Working on the Series Illustration- Defining key points for the series - From rough sketch to completion

25. Surviving as an Artist- Why do you create art? - Tips for surviving as an artist - From postcard sales to creating art books - The ego an artist must maintain in the flow of trends

26. Conclusion- Overcoming severe slumps and feelings of inferiority - The most important aspects of drawing - Congratulations on completing the course!