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Learn from Top Creative Experts Worldwide
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Master the Rules of Color -
Learn to Control and Blend -
Apply Colors to Your Real Artwork
gene Li's 8-Week Illustration Routine for Self-Learners Who Feel Stuck, Revealed in Full
Attention self-learners who feel stuck and don't know what to study or how! Experience gene Li's illustration study routine: complete it in just one hour a day, in only 8 weeks. Built around 7 small studies covering everything from drawing fundamentals to color sense training, this class helps turn a hard-to-maintain self-study pace into a stable, lasting habit.
If you've tried to get back into drawing over and over but never made it past day three, use the self-assessment chart and weekly missions to rebuild your foundational instincts, and start building an efficient drawing practice routine. Go beyond surface-level learning and discover gene Li's 8-week self-study guide for growing through your own consistent routine.
Class Perks
Special Gift from gene Li
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Build your own illustration routine28 Chapters of Unlimited Learning -
Complete through 7 small studiesExercise Reference Files (.psd) -
Drawing and color sense training, all in one placeClass Content Summary PDF
Class Material Details
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Self-Assessment and Book Recommendation List- Self-assessment checklist (.psd)
- Book recommendation list (.pdf) -
Reference Files You Can Revisit Anytime- Shape simplification theory summary (.pdf)
- Value theory summary (.pdf)
- Light and shadow theory summary (.pdf)
- Color hierarchy theory summary (.pdf)
- Types of contrast theory summary (.pdf)
- Color change study theory summary (.pdf)
- Clothing wrinkles theory summary (.pdf)
- Composition analysis theory summary (.pdf) -
A Variety of Exercise Files- Figure proportion sheet (.psd)
- Head proportion sheet (.psd)
- Croquis checklist (.psd)
- Croquis error log example (.psd)
- Grayscale master copy process (.psd)
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Beginners who struggle to start because of self-comparison and perfectionism
Beginner artists who've lost direction in self-study due to weak fundamentals
Hobbyists who want to pick drawing back up after setting it aside
Expert Illustrator gene Li's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Master the illustration fundamentals in just one hour a day! Experience 7 small studies that train drawing, value, and color sense all in one connected workflow. Build your own illustration habit through a practice-based curriculum you can follow comfortably and consistently, and put all your self-study questions to rest: no more feeling lost without direction.
gene Li's illustration habit-building method: naturally develop your foundational instincts by following a set routine! Maximize learning efficiency through a daily 1-to-2-hour, 8-week routine, and complete your own self-study system. Discover gene Li's illustration reboot formula for balancing your day job and your art, without losing either.
Get Ready for the Real-World
An 8-Week Illustration Routine-Building Curriculum, 1 Hour a Day
Part 1. [Week 1] The Framework for Memorizing the Figure
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Ideal Figure Structure -
Ideal Head Structure -
Memorizing Muscles as Masses
Part 2. [Week 2] Croquis
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Types of Croquis -
Finding the Croquis That Works for You
Part 3. [Week 3] Shape Simplification
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Figure Simplification -
Facial Plane Analysis
Part 4. [Week 4] Value
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The Importance of Value -
Small Study: Two-Tone and Three-Tone Conversion -
Value Distribution -
Grayscale Master Copy
Part 5. [Week 5] Light and Shadow
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Understanding Light and Shadow -
Light and Shadow Across Different Environments and Times of Day -
Small Study: Shading
Part 6. [Week 6] Color
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Hierarchy of Value, Saturation, and Hue -
Types of Contrast -
Color Change Study
Part 7. [Week 7] Clothing Wrinkles
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A Method for Memorizing Clothing Wrinkles -
Analyzing Different Fabrics and Garments -
Small Study: Clothing Wrinkles
Part 8. [Week 8] Composition Analysis
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Why Composition Analysis Matters -
Small Study: Image Analysis
*Some images, including the final exercise, are for reference purposes and may be updated before the videos are released.
Student Review
Testimonials from gene Li's Drawing Study, with Over 100 Participants per Session
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Study Participant ABefore joining the study, I could see how much I was lacking, and things just wouldn't come out the way I wanted, so I kept putting down my pen. I'd either draw nothing at all, or start something and leave it unfinished. But once I was in the study and found myself in a situation where I had no choice but to keep drawing, I eventually built up the courage to keep going and gained the confidence to work on my own projects independently. Even when I felt like giving up along the way, I found strength in seeing the other participants, and studying theory I didn't know helped me a lot when I was actually drawing.
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Study Participant BI'm so grateful to gene Li. I wanted to draw, but I felt like I wasn't good enough: things wouldn't come out the way I wanted, and I kept running away from drawing and getting nowhere. While I had stepped away from it, I came across gene Li's study and found the courage to try. Drawing consistently here helped my skills improve little by little, and I developed the mindset of just giving it a shot even when things don't go well. If it hadn't been for gene Li's study, I'd probably still be avoiding it and watching everyone else's work from the sidelines. I want to keep participating and moving forward!
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Study Participant CI'd been following gene Li for a while before the study launched, and I was lucky enough to get a spot. Even though drawing every single day didn't lead to any dramatic leaps in improvement, I felt a real sense of accomplishment just from showing up each day. Drawing daily felt like spending time on something I genuinely enjoy, and I was able to make my days feel much more fulfilling than when I wasn't doing anything. I'd love to join the next study if I can, and really give it my all. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful study!
Highlights
Class Highlights
An 8-Week Self-Study Training Program for Building Unshakeable Fundamentals
gene Li's self-study routine, revealed in full: find clear direction with just 1 to 2 hours a day! If you're a beginner who's felt lost and didn't know what to do, discover a single reference point for self-study that brings together everything from drawing and coloring to light and color sense. Bring structure to a self-study process that used to feel aimless and directionless, and build the fundamental stamina to keep going without wavering.
Designing a Sustainable Self-Study Routine You Can Stick to Every Day, on Your Own
Go beyond simply studying more or pushing through on willpower alone: learn how to design a drawing habit that doesn't break! Build and maintain a routine with gene Li that you can keep up on your own, without losing focus. Through 8 weeks of structured study, experience consistent, stable daily progress instead of picking up your art only to drop it again.
A Foundational Integrated Routine That Connects Drawing Through Coloring
If drawing feels manageable but coloring and lighting have always seemed out of reach, use a structured routine to clearly understand the role of each stage, practice with purpose, and work through the sticking points that have been holding you back. Diagnose the areas that need more practice yourself, and develop the judgment to identify and work on what you need.
