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Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator, J.K.
"From basic art theories all the way to cel shading techniques, we're building our skills from start to finish!"
Find Your Creative North: Create Bold Characters
Starting your art journey can feel overwhelming. With so many tutorials and mixed advice, it’s easy to lose direction. This course helps you cut through the noise and build a clear foundation for bold character illustration, giving you the confidence to grow with purpose.
Guided by J.K., a self-taught illustrator with over 10 years of experience, you’ll learn how to strengthen your fundamentals, practice efficiently, and find your own creative rhythm.
As the founder of Momiji House and a collaborator with brands like CatchMyDrift and VCard TCG, J.K. shares practical insights, gained through years of trial and error, and exploration, teaching you how to simplify complexity, refine your process, and develop your unique style.
By the end, you’ll not only understand how to build and stylize bold, expressive characters, but also how to apply what you learn to your creative practice so your artistic journey feels smoother, more confident, and more rewarding.
As the founder of Momiji House and a collaborator with brands like CatchMyDrift and VCard TCG, J.K. shares practical insights, gained through years of trial and error, and exploration, teaching you how to simplify complexity, refine your process, and develop your unique style.
By the end, you’ll not only understand how to build and stylize bold, expressive characters, but also how to apply what you learn to your creative practice so your artistic journey feels smoother, more confident, and more rewarding.
Class Preview
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Chapter 20. Exaggerate and Deform
1. Demonstration of how stylization forms over time in body parts
Class Perks
Special Gift from J.K.
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In-Class Working Files- Full-resolution PSD files from every lesson, including demonstration sketches, reference materials, and final artworks
- Download and explore the exact files used throughout the class to study each step up close -
Brush Pack- Line art pens, sketch pencils, blending markers, paint brushes, and color pens
- Recreate the same strokes and textures demonstrated in each session -
Timelapse Videos- Access a curated collection of all timelapse videos created by the artist, including past works and personal illustration processes
- Designed for learning real-world process, not just classroom demos, offering insight into how finished illustrations come together
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Beginner artists
Who have just started their art journey and feel unsure where to begin. This class will guide you step by step on what to focus on and how to set clear goals for your growth.
Learning artists
Who have been drawing casually and feel stuck at a plateau. This class will help you strengthen your fundamentals and introduce the practical methods J.K. developed over a decade of self-teaching to take your skills to the next level.
Intermediate artists
Who have built a foundation and are ready to move beyond the basics. This class will help you explore your own style, apply what you’ve learned with confidence, and start creating work that feels truly your own.
Expert Illustrator J.K.'s Portfolio
* This Portfolio includes fanart.
Why Take This Class?
Turn Uncertainty Into Bold Characters That Speak
There are countless questions every learning artist faces, from setting goals and deciding what to focus on to figuring out how to make your studies truly your own.
For more than 10 years, J.K. has dedicated his passion to experimenting, pushing boundaries, and refining his process to become the artist he is today. Balancing between the uncanny and the appealing to create provocative yet striking artwork is never easy, especially with so many creative paths to explore.
In this class, J.K. helps you do more than simply follow his steps. You’ll learn to think, experiment, and make purposeful choices that reflect your own artistic voice.
Create bold characters that capture attention at first glance with clarity and confidence — not by chance, but by choice.
Get Ready for the Real-World
22 Class Exercises
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Hatching, Curves, and Straight Line Practice -
Gesture Line Practice -
Shape Sketch -
Perspective Line Practice -
Complicated Object in Perspective Practice
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Prop Studies -
Thumbnailing -
Construction from References -
Figure Drawing in Boxes -
Muscle Sketch (Front)
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Muscle Sketch (Back) -
Face Sketch -
Hand Sketch -
Brainstorm Sheet of “What Is My Preference” -
Line Weight Practice
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Reference Practice -
Speed Painting Demo of a Complete Drawing -
Shading Practice -
Cel Shading Practice
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Sketch With Me -
Line Art With Me -
Finish a Drawing With Me
*The above images are sample images for a better understanding.
Final Products
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Character + Background Illustration -
Character Illustration
Highlights
Class Highlights
Basic Fundamentals
Many beginner artists think anime-style art doesn’t require learning the basics, but every strong artist knows you need to understand the rules before you can bend them. Learn the key fundamentals and how to apply them to build a solid foundation for your artistic journey.
Stylization
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s my style?” or “How do I find it?” this class will help you explore those questions and understand the nuances of stylization, so you can start shaping your own artistic voice.
Less Is More
Art doesn’t have to be complicated to be appealing. Discover how thoughtful simplicity and clear design choices can make your drawings more eye-catching, and learn to enjoy creating in your own way.
