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Basic Theory of Art
Learn how to study effectively by observing, practicing, and turning what you learn into skills that feel natural to you.
Sketching
Build stronger sketches that save you time and prevent unnecessary struggles later in your process.
Perspective
Understand the core principles of perspective that give every drawing structure and depth, even without backgrounds.
Anatomy and Proportions
Learn about bones and muscles to understand how the body works, and apply this knowledge to enhance your characters.
Stylization
Follow guided exercises to explore, refine, and strengthen your unique style.
Cel Shading
Learn the secrets behind clean yet efficient cel shading so you can apply it effectively in your work.
**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.
- Section 01
OT
01. Orientation- Meet your instructor and get an overview of this class - This class will be for beginners
- Section 02
Basic Concepts
02. The Fundamentals- A simple overview of what fundamentals there are - Shapes, planes, light and shadow, perspective, gesture line, anatomy, proportions, construction, colour theory, and composition
03. How to Practice Drawing- How to make your own goals for practice - The thought process behind every repetition and practice
04. Observe and Digest- Thumbnails: why it is important to observe, analyze, and abstract references - Deconstruction and reconstruction: why knowing the fundamentals is important for study - Gesture study: how to digest information you see from a figure
05. How to Use Clip Studio Paint- All the essential functions of Clip Studio Paint that might help you streamline your process
- Section 03
Shapes and Perspective
06. Shapes, Planes, and Value- How to draw shapes and shade
07. Perspective- Perspective and how to draw basic shapes within perspective
08. How to Apply Shapes in Perspective- Build something complex with perspective lines
09. Weight and Physics- How physics affects hair, cloth, and props
- Section 04
Sketching
10. Importance of Sketch- The importance of sketching and what makes a good sketch
11. Simplification- Simplify a detailed form into a basic shape
12. Construction- Construct a figure with simple shapes
- Section 05
Anatomy and Proportions
13. Bones and Proportions- Explore the bones in our body - Why bones are important even though we can't see them - Go over visible bony landmarks - Proportions
14. Important Muscles: Front- SCM, pectoral+shoulder, arms, abs, and quads
15. Important Muscles: Back- Trapezius+shoulder, lat, glutes, hamstrings, and calves
16. Head and Shoulder- Skull, clavicle, and neck - Detailed facial construction
17. Hands- A deep dive into hand anatomy and hand gestures
- Section 06
Stylization
18. What Is Stylization?- Concept of stylization and how everyone is doing it already - Stylization vs. Symbolization - Why you need to learn fundamentals despite wanting to draw anime style - Brainstorming: how to find and explore your own style
19. What Is Line Art?- Concept of line art: how line art is always a stylistic choice - Bold contrast and dynamic line weight: what makes line art so impactful - Advantages and disadvantages of line art
20. Exaggerate and Deform- Demonstration of how stylization forms over time in body parts
21. How I Do Things- Voice-over speed painting - Explain why I draw in a certain way
- Section 07
Cel Shading
22. What Is Cel Shading?- The usage and origin of cel shading - How we can utilize cel shading to draw a simple and striking artwork
23. Light and Shadow- Quick overview of the anatomy of light and shadow, and how it interacts with forms
24. Grouping- How to group light and shadows and simplify
25. How to Choose Appealing Colors- Color theory - Push the color limits without blasting the viewer’s eyes - How to use layer functions to make life easier
26. 20:80 Rule- Focal point: the importance of the 20:80 ratio in an illustration - Soft edge and hard edge - Saturated colors and desaturated colors - Detailed and rough - How to draw the reader's attention and lead their eyes
- Section 08
Utilizing All We’ve Learned
27. Final Drawing: Sketch Stage- Overview of what we've learned in the sketch stage
28. Final Drawing: Line Art- Overview of what we've learned in the line art stage
29. Final Drawing: Finishing Up- Overview of what we've learned in the finishing stage
30. After Finishing the Drawing- What to do in the post-process stage
31. Revisiting My Old Works- Self-critique of my old artworks
- Section 09
Outro
32. My Journey as a Freelance Artist in North America- My personal milestones and challenges - Reflections on growth and lessons throughout the journey - What it's like to earn money as an individual artist in North America
33. Final Words- Things I would tell myself as an artist if I could go back in time - What AI art is and why it doesn't affect me, and hopefully you too - Career and networking advice
This course will use Clip Studio Paint.
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*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
