[Class]illustrator,alicevu,lunarmimi Details
Intro
Really, This is All You Need to Master Anime Characters.
This class is a delicious blend of Lunarmimi’s focus on the essential fundamentals and Alice Vu’s expertise in practical applications, providing the ultimate roadmap to mastering anime character illustration.
With Lunarmimi’s 40 chapters covering core fundamentals, dive deep into anatomy and stylization, all the way to outfit and prop design. Build on this valuable foundation with Alice’s expert guidance, mastering advanced rendering techniques to create polished, professional illustrations. Together, they provide a seamless process, taking you from the very basics to finished artwork, showcasing every tool you need to build your flow and create standout illustrations. When we say this is all you need, we mean it, because they don’t miss a beat!
Your Anime Illustration Journey Awaits,
What’s Stopping You?
Here are 47 class exercises to tackle your challenges, one by one.
31 Core Fundamental Exercises by Lunarmimi
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Planning Your Art Journey -
CSP Workspace Setup (For PC) -
Basic Shape and Perspective -
Shape Simplification -
Foreshortening -
Body Proportions Sketching -
Anime Head Sketching -
Basic Anatomy Sketching -
Gesture Drawing -
3D Model Integration -
Character Creation Planning
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Facial Feature Design -
Various Body Type Designs -
Hair Style Design -
Outfit Design -
Clothes Painting -
Weapon and Accessory Design -
Color Scheme Selection -
Thumbnail Sketching -
Basic Perspective UnderstandingLine art Refining and Base Coloring -
Line art Refining and Base Coloring
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Lighting Practice -
Color and Mood Setting -
Texture Painting -
Advance Perspective Drawing with CSP Perspective Ruler and 3D Models -
Depth of Field -
Basic Background Painting -
Color Enhancement -
Effect Drawing -
Final Touch-up Practice -
Evaluate Your Results
16 Practical Exercises with Alice Vu
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Workspace Optimization -
Perspectives -
Gesture Drawing -
Basic Anatomy -
Front View -
Back View -
Muscular System -
Limbs
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Lower Body -
Upper Body -
Faces -
Eyes -
Hair -
Lights & Shadows -
Accessories -
Tonal Correction and Noise Grain
*Above are sample images for better understanding.
Final Products
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Final Illustration 1 -
Final Illustration 2 -
Final Illustration 3 -
Final Illustration 4
Core Skills
From This Class
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Building a Strong Foundation is a MustMaster the indispensable fundamentals of anatomy, stylization, and perspective to create characters with structure and flow. Through the wide range of class exercises, you’ll learn to design characters, their outfits, props, and poses that harmonize and elevate your overall outcomes. -
Perfecting Color Application, Textures, and RenderingMaster the art of shading, lighting, and color techniques to breathe life into your characters. With a focus on creating depth and atmosphere through textures and advanced rendering methods, you’ll complete this class with multiple professional-quality, visually captivating illustrations. -
Characters That Resonate with Your AudienceTo truly capture hearts, each character must tell a story. This can only be achieved once you learn how to guide the viewer’s eye and evoke genuine emotion. Dive into the process of meticulously combining characters, props, and backgrounds into cohesive, storytelling illustrations.
Roadmap
5 Steps to Mastering Anime Character Illustration
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Highlights
Class Highlights
Stylized Anime Anatomy Drawing
Discover the simple steps to craft your adorable female anime characters, beginning with the fundamentals of stylized anatomy. We'll dive into the basics of shape simplification, proportion, muscular structure, and dynamic pose and gesture drawing.
Outfit, Weapon, and Accessories
Once you've become skilled at drawing the figure, let's style your anime character to look her cutest! We'll learn how to design and paint captivating costumes, accessories, and weapons that suit the character perfectly.
Various Textures and Material Exploration
If a character is wearing a white shirt with white jeans, how can you portray the differences in materials? This is where texturing comes in. We'll cover materials and textures, teaching you how to create masterpieces that enhance your character design.
Instructor
Illustrator, Lunarmimi
[Current]
2022-now
Founder and content creator of LUNARMIMI Part., Ltd. a website and art community dedicated to anime art education.
2015-now
Freelance illustrator, collaborating remotely with a Japanese art agency.
Projects & Awards
[Previous]
2013-2015
Full-time artist at Global Software Enterprise Thailand Co., Ltd.
2011-2013
Full-time concept artist at local game company in Thailand, Debuz Co., Ltd.
Illustrator, Alice Vu
[Current]
Freelance Illustrator
Projects & Awards
[2021-now]
Numerous Virtual YouTuber Character Designs and Merchandise
[2022] Graduated CSFU University with Cum Laude
[2022] 3rd place in an official Genshin Impact art contest
[2022] Steam Trading Card Game Illustration for SEGA
[2023] MV illustration for Nijisanji
*This portfolio includes fanart and client works.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Mastery of Clip Studio Paint ToolsUtilize CSP effectively, optimizing workspace for efficient workflow, and improving artwork using 3D models, custom brushes, perspective ruler, and more. -
Anime Anatomy Drawing EssentialsUnderstand anatomy, proportions, gestures, and characteristic features of character drawing. -
Composition Technique for Anime IllustrationCraft dynamic arrangements to enhance your anime illustrations to their fullest potential.
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Gesture DrawingDiscover how different character gestures convey moods, behavior and personality. -
Depicting Real Life Materials and Clothes FoldsExplore realistic material representation with valuable insights and techniques for Anime-style rendering various materials and detailed clothing folds. -
Fine Tuning & Finalization of IllustrationLearn the art of overlay, liquify, and other techniques that add the final touches to your illustrations.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
In-Depth Look
Course 01. Lunarmimi
Course 02. Alice Vu
Interview with
Illustrator Alice Vu & Lunarmimi
Question.01
Is there a specific reason why you chose this specific topic/themes?
Alice: I've always been captivated by texture work. Due to my ADHD, I tend to hyperfocus on getting details just right. Even in my earlier artwork, I was known for filling it with intricate details. However, I soon realized that too many details could make a drawing look excessively busy. Instead of adding more elements, I redirected my hyperfocus toward texture. Texture work doesn't overcrowd the composition.
Back in school, I had to complete numerous real-life studies for my oil painting class. The goal was to make the work resemble the real-life reference as closely as possible. This experience trained my eyes to discern even the subtlest details. I find it fascinating how, by using color and lines, we can replicate the sense of touch without physically touching the material.
Back in school, I had to complete numerous real-life studies for my oil painting class. The goal was to make the work resemble the real-life reference as closely as possible. This experience trained my eyes to discern even the subtlest details. I find it fascinating how, by using color and lines, we can replicate the sense of touch without physically touching the material.
Question.02
What makes your class different from other classes?
Lunarmimi: What sets me apart is the unique perspective and insights I bring from years of industry experience. I prioritize a hands-on approach, offering practical advice and techniques based on real-world projects. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoy simplifying explanations to ensure they are easy to understand and follow.
Question.03
What do you think is the most important trait(s) to success in your industry?
Alice: Be consistent and never give up. Don't take long breaks, especially if you're a freelance artist working on the internet; stability is a significant issue. Since you're competing with millions of artists, you really want to stand out. I remember taking a 4-month break during my senior year and losing almost 400+ followers. During that time, I missed out on many job opportunities. So, even if it's just a sketch, I recommend posting on social media every 2 to 3 days so that the algorithm can work in your favor. I know it's hard, but you need to trust the process. Also, comment, communicate, build your network, be social, and reach out to people to establish yourself in the community. The ability to accept criticism and understand that you can always improve your art is fundamental. It's good to be proud of your work, but it's even better to know that you can always get better, so don't hold yourself back. Try new things; the world is constantly changing. Join trends, create popular fan art, and stay current. Adapting, improving, and always striving for more is key.
Lunarmimi: An open mind and a growth mindset are key to success in any industry, including the art industry. Continuous learning and adaptation are essential for thriving. It's crucial to expand beyond just art skills. Most importantly, it's about seeing the world and the industry as they truly are. Embrace reality over expectations.
Lunarmimi: An open mind and a growth mindset are key to success in any industry, including the art industry. Continuous learning and adaptation are essential for thriving. It's crucial to expand beyond just art skills. Most importantly, it's about seeing the world and the industry as they truly are. Embrace reality over expectations.
Required Programs
This course will use Clip Studio Paint & PureRef. Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
