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Coloring Foundations: A Complete Guide for Self-Taught Artists

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  • Basic~Advanced
  • Total 30 videos, 19Hours 35Minutes
  • Korean
  • English, Traditional Chinese [Auto]
  • Class materials included



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Class Details
You'll Learn
<p><strong>Assessing Your Coloring Level: From Skill Check to Weakness Analysis</strong></p>

Assessing Your Coloring Level: From Skill Check to Weakness Analysis

Not sure where your coloring skills stand? Using simple tests and checklists, identify your level and pinpoint weak areas. Focus on improving what’s lacking, set a clear growth direction, and boost your skills efficiently.

<p><strong>The Importance of Analysis &amp; Practice When Drawing Alone</strong></p>

The Importance of Analysis & Practice When Drawing Alone

Self-taught artists often struggle with endless worries while working solo. Learn the essential skills of proper observation and analysis, and apply theory directly to your own work. With the right methods, break through plateaus and upgrade your skills through structured analysis and practice. (

<p><strong>Part-by-Part Coloring Guide: Achieving Density While Maintaining Clarity</strong></p>

Part-by-Part Coloring Guide: Achieving Density While Maintaining Clarity

A high-density coloring guide for each part of the human figure! Study hair, skin, eyes, and more to understand their key features and how to render them. Identify common mistakes, learn how to correct them, and achieve both clarity and richness in your coloring.

<p><strong>Lighting Techniques for Designing Diverse Moods</strong></p>

Lighting Techniques for Designing Diverse Moods

Light isn’t just for shading - it’s a tool for designing mood and emotion. Learn to set lighting direction based on concept, emphasize focal points, and guide the viewer’s eye naturally. Create impactful scenes that heighten atmosphere and storytelling.

<p><strong>Core Theories &amp; Key Points That Instantly Elevate Quality</strong></p>

Core Theories & Key Points That Instantly Elevate Quality

Among countless art theories, discover the ones that truly impact illustration quality - value, light, color, and prioritization. Understand where your work falls short, spot frequent mistakes, and apply practical solutions to refine your illustrations.

<p><strong>Sustainable Growth: Monetization &amp; Coping with Slumps</strong></p>

Sustainable Growth: Monetization & Coping with Slumps

Stop chasing short-term results! Learn strategies for monetization and mindset that support long-term growth as an illustrator. Discover ttosom’s sustainable workflow and mental strategies to overcome slumps and thrive as a professional commercial artist.

Curriculum
In-Depth Look

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  • Section 01
    Orientation
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    • 01. Purpose & How to Use This Course- Instructor introduction - Why is coloring so important? - Overview of curriculum & class direction

    • 02. Illustrator Ttosom’s Mindset- Personal experiences with slumps & failures - Does simply drawing more really improve skills? - ttosom’s methods of observation & analysis

    • 03. Three Types of Coloring Level Tests- Recognizing weaknesses through testing - Type 1: Difficulty seeing the whole picture - Type 2: Reliance on intuition - Type 3: Areas requiring advanced skills

  • Section 02
    Building a Strong Foundation
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    • 04. Efficient Setup for Workflow- Useful functions & tools for daily work - Brush settings adaptable to different situations - Using auto-actions to save time

    • 05. Brush Techniques for Different Situations- Points to note when using airbrush - Effective use of opacity brushes - How to mix and combine brushes effectively

    • 06. Layer Options & Blending Modes for Coloring- Using the color circle & color slider - Tone curve & color balance adjustments - Practical blending modes for coloring

  • Section 03
    Core Theories to Improve Illustration Quality
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    • 07. Value: The Most Important Element in Coloring- Why value matters most - Raising quality without adding density - Balanced vs. unbalanced value in artwork

    • 08. Light: Easy to Understand & Apply- Reviewing core light theories - Light direction, highlights & shadows - Common lighting mistakes & how to fix them

    • 09. Color: The Formula for Choosing Colors- Is color selection just intuition? - How to choose shadow colors effectively - Correcting frequent color mistakes

    • 10. Priority: The Key to Quality- Why does it look fine up close but not from afar? - Why zooming in too often is harmful - Failures in priority distribution as the root of coloring difficulties

  • Section 04
    Common Problems & Practical Solutions
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    • 11. Why Do My Colors Look Muddy & Messy?- Causes of muddy colors & solutions - Why overusing airbrush is a mistake - Brush handling for cleaner strokes

    • 12. Why Doesn’t My Work Feel Three-Dimensional?- Three easy ways to understand form - Why references alone aren’t enough - 3D checklist & training methods

    • 13. Why Do My Characters Look Disconnected from Backgrounds?- Why finishing characters before backgrounds is wrong - How ambient light affects colors - Simple ways to unify overall tones

    • 14. Why Does My Work Still Feel Unfinished? (Advanced)- Why more detail doesn’t equal completion - Efficient methods to add density & detail - Quality checklist & correction tips

    • 15. Why Can’t I Apply Theory to My Drawings?- The gap between theory & practice - Why textbook study doesn’t work in art - Proper approaches for skill improvement

    • 16. Why Am I Still Stuck Despite Drawing for Years?- ttosom’s personal plateau & how it was overcome - Growing from failed drawings - The real reason self-study often fails

  • Section 05
    Part-by-Part Coloring Guide
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    • 17. Coloring Guide: Eyes (by Style)- Cell-shaded eyes - Rendered/detail eyes - Dynamic emphasis eyes

    • 18. Coloring Guide: Hair- Simplifying complex hair coloring - Key points when rendering hair texture

    • 19. Coloring Guide: Skin- Conditions for dimensional skin rendering - Proper blending techniques for skin

  • Section 06
    [Advanced] Rendering with Light
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    • 20. Using Light to Emphasize the Focal Point- Effective methods for highlighting the subject - Criteria for setting light direction - Designing points of emphasis - Mechanisms of guiding the eye with light

    • 21. Mood-Based Rendering Guide: Grand & Splendid- Designing concepts & intentions - Practice: Majestic, ornate atmosphere

    • 22. Mood-Based Rendering Guide: Dreamlike- Practice: Ethereal & mysterious atmosphere

    • 23. Mood-Based Rendering Guide: Intense- Practice: Strong & dark atmosphere

    • 24. Mood-Based Rendering Guide: Refreshing- Practice: Clear & refreshing atmosphere

  • Section 07
    Creating an Illustration Step by Step
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    • 25. Thumbnails: Concept & Development- What are thumbnails? - Benefits of rough thumbnails

    • 26. Color Roughs: Refining Thumbnails- How far should a color rough go? - Key points to watch out for

    • 27. Coloring & Rendering: Midtones & Core Shadows- Rendering value transitions & adding tones

    • 28. Final Polish: Detailing & Adjustments- Color nuance adjustments for refinement - Summarizing the final workflow

  • Section 08
    Closing the Course
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    • 29. Exploring Illustration Monetization- Is freelancing the only option? - Myths & truths about monetizing art - ttosom’s freelance know-how & tips

    • 30. Self-Study Guide for Overcoming Slumps- For students who no longer find joy in drawing - Self-checklist for slump diagnosis - Key questions to ask when losing direction

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