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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.

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. (

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.

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.

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.

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.
**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.
- Section 01
Orientation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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