Do you want to draw a character
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Webtoonist,Soguem_와이랩 아카데미 강사 소금 Details
Class introduction
Class Intro
Illustrator, Soguem
“If you are a student who wants to advance towards a higher goal as a cartoonist, please visit me at any time.”
No matter how well you draw a character, if you don't bring out the charm of the character, it won't get readers' attention.
In this class, we will teach you all the drawing know-how specialized for comics/webtoons, including character expression in appearance for all types of men and women of all ages, depiction of emotions, flow of cuts, composition, and comic direction.
Create an attractive protagonist in a cartoon/webtoon with the character drawing class of Sogeum, who serializes comics on Naver Bunpyeonseon and Kakao Page and is an instructor at YLab Academy!
Create an attractive protagonist in a cartoon/webtoon with the character drawing class of Sogeum, who serializes comics on Naver Bunpyeonseon and Kakao Page and is an instructor at YLab Academy!
Expert Illustrator Soguem's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Did you know that illustrations and comics have different formats and methods of expression?
Unlike illustrations, which increase density by putting all the information on one page, webtoons require attention to the character expressions and emotions contained in the character's appearance, as well as the flow of cuts, directing, and speech bubbles.
In the Sogeum class prepared by Coloso, you can complete commercial cartoon characters optimized for various genres such as shonen comics, romantic fantasy, and drama through various training to express attractive characters.
12 Class Exercises
Chapter 01. Laying the foundation
We will provide basic understanding and pre-training on Clip Studio.
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clip studio interface -
Line types and practice -
basic drawing training
Chapter 02. Human body drawing
Learn how to express the human body, face, and hair needed for character drawing.
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Understanding the composition of the human body -
Face and hair expressions -
Facial expressions for each emotion
Chapter 03. Character drawing by type
We draw a variety of characters, from children to adults and the elderly.
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Attractive female character drawing -
romance fantasy male character drawing -
Character creation for each age group
Chapter 04. Drawing page comics
Let's create a cut cartoon containing a story.
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Composition and cut production -
Drawing cartoon cuts -
Increasing detailed quality
* This image is an example image to help you understand the class.
Speaker introduction
Webtoonist
Soguem
hello. My name is Sogeum, and I am currently working on drawings focusing on romance fantasy and boys' comics.
I am producing works on various platforms such as Naver Bunpyeonseon and Kakao Page, and I am working as an instructor and teaching students at YLab Academy, which specializes in training cartoonists.
Remembering the many worries I had when I started writing comics, I will help you complete your character with joy, from basic theory to practical experience.
If you are a student who wants to advance towards a higher goal as a cartoonist, please visit me at any time.
Webtoonist
Soguem
Current) Freelance webtoonist,
illustrator
Projects & Awards
Artist of Kakao Page's 'The Devil's Loved Daughter'
Former) YLab Academy Character Directing Instructor
class features
Class Highlights
Detailed facial expression that reflects the character’s characteristics
In this class, you will be able to express various facial expressions of popular cartoon characters by studying the visual characteristics of popular cartoon characters and the joys and sorrows of the characters' emotions.
Character drawing training by age group from young children to the elderly
In this class, you can expand the spectrum of character expression regardless of age and gender by learning from young children to boys, girls, adult men, and adult women, as well as facial expressions for the elderly.
Learn cut directing and manuscript production through 5-cut cartoons
In this class, you will learn the know-how necessary for manuscript production, such as composition, cut direction, pen touch, and light and shade, and then develop your capabilities as a cartoonist by applying the knowledge to draw a 5-panel cartoon.
Class Details
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How to use the Clip Studio tool for easy cartoon workYou will learn the basic interface and screen operation methods of Clip Studio required for cartoon/webtoon work and perform simple line training using the brushes used in the course. -
Learning and training essential drawing concepts for each part of the human body8. Improve your understanding of body proportions, spine center, horizontal and vertical boxes, and learn facial expressions and hand and foot drawing according to the character's age. -
Cute boy and girl character drawingsBefore starting full-scale character drawing, we create character sheets and collect data, and then draw young children, boys, and girls according to their respective proportions and head shapes.
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Attractive adult female and male character drawingWe study facial features, clothing, and wrinkles that are close to semi-realistic images and apply them to draw male and female characters that would appear in a romantic comedy. -
Essential elements of comics, extra and elderly facial expressionsLet's try expressing various characters by drawing the faces of grandfathers and grandmothers and extra characters that make the main characters stand out even more. -
Cartoon production know-how that will double your directing skillsBased on the theory of composition and cuts, we will develop directing techniques by using film techniques to express the flow of gaze and character acting in a 5-panel cartoon.
* This image is an example image to help you understand the class.
curriculum
Curriculum
Introduction to webtoons drawn with Clip Studio
SECTION 01. Class preparation
01. Equipment for drawing
- Preparing to Paint
- Digital and manual equipment
02. Clip Studio
- Interface Introduction
- Saving and loading new documents and files
- How to operate the screen
- Introduction to drawing tools
03. Brush and line practice
- Brushes used in the course
- Line practice methods for drawing characters such as curves, straight lines, short straight lines, and round lines.
- Practice shape and line by copying simple objects.
SECTION 02. Human body drawing
04. Human body
- Proportion of the human body based on 8 heads
- Understanding the width of the body drawn based on the head line
- Understanding the joints that move arms and legs
05. Face
- Understanding the proportions of the face, positioning the eyes, nose, mouth, etc.
- Differentiate between different age groups by adjusting the length of the chin.
- Identify the faces of a simple sphere when turning the side, half side, or angle
- Drawing hair (to be provided as course material)
06. Hands, feet
- Draw a balanced hand by distinguishing between the back of the hand and the fingers.
- Flex your finger joints and try out different hand applications
- Learn about the structure of your feet
SECTION 03. Character drawing
07. Creating character sheets and collecting data
- Create a sheet to create a character
- Organizing costume and character sheet materials to concretize image design
08. Drawing a young child
- Understanding a young child's body and face
- How to draw a deformed head
- Draw girls and boys separately
09. Drawing a boy
- Understanding the boy's body and face
- Distinguishing the motions of timid and active boys
- Draw characters that change by distinguishing between short straight hair and permed hair.
10. Drawing a girl
- Understanding the girl's body and face
- Distinguish between the motions of a bright and lovely girl and a timid girl
- Depicting a lively expression with sparkling eyes as a point (Tip)
11. Drawing an adult woman
- 7 Head to head female body and face ratio
- Tips on eye and mouth points to draw women attractively
- How to create hair curls for a soft image
12. Drawing an adult male
- 8 Head-to-head male body and face ratio
- Research on eye, nose, and mouth parts to three-dimensionally draw an adult male
- Hairstyle with a dandy look, color study
13. Drawing extras
- Drawing the faces of supporting characters to make the main character stand out
- how to draw an old man
SECTION 04. Drawing page comics
14. Facial expression
- understanding facial muscles
- Applying schematic facial expressions through deformation
15. Camera angle
- Learn about angles, lens effects, and camera distance
- Developing a sense of space that you can do without knowing perspective
16. Pen touch and contrast
- How to draw pretty pen lines by distinguishing between outline and description lines
- Understanding shadows that can be used beautifully in cartoon cuts
17. Manuscript production (1)
- Setting up working folder
- How to make a storyboard
- Placement of speech bubbles
18. Manuscript production (2)
- Manuscript demonstration
- Pen touch, undertone, coloring, correction
19. Quality upgrade
- Learn about the correction function that completes the picture
- Increase the density and color it with an illustration feel
20. Drawing training tips
- How to observe a picture
- Tips for drawing in a variety of fun ways
Interview with
Illustrator Soguem
Question.01
What are the instructor’s unique strengths/differentiations?
What are the instructor’s unique strengths/differentiations?
The point is that you can draw commercially appealing characters, such as lovely female characters and handsome male characters. In addition, my strong line drawing skills and character creation that make you immerse yourself in the cartoon are also my strengths. In this class, I plan to explain my strengths and help you learn easily.
Question.02
If you had to choose the target audience for this course, what would it be?
If you had to choose the target audience for this course, what would it be?
I recommend this to anyone who wants to create a story by adding dialogue and other directing elements to the characters they have created. We have prepared a curriculum for character design research for comics, movement research, and character acting expressions so that even beginners can easily follow along.
Question.03
What is the most important thing you consider when working on a comic?
What is the most important thing you consider when working on a comic?
The point is that you need to study the character's attractive visuals. You need to understand the characteristics of each part of the eyes, nose, and mouth and learn how to express them in an attractive drawing style. Also, we cannot forget the lively facial expressions and eye-catching compositions. Students can practice these elements by creating a page comic at the end of class.
Required Programs
This course is conducted using the CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX program. To ensure smooth participation, please purchase and install the program separately.
*Programs and materials are not provided separately.
