Illustrator,Neg Details
Intro
Class Intro
Illustrator, Neg
The secrets to creating amazing, atmospheric
illustrations
Master Composition, Light and Shade, and Coloring to Create Original Illustrations
This class gives you detailed explanations on everything from the basics of illustration, like human anatomy and perspective drawing, to what you need to create eye-catching work by controlling light, color, composition, and background.
Using original tips and tricks, Illustrator Neg gives a simple explanation of the fundamentals, including tools, the effective use of layers, tips to do quick figure drawings efficiently, and the advantages of using photographs.
Through examples, you will analyze the components that make illustrations work, such as lighting, composition, tone, and dominant colors. You’ll also take a detailed look at how these elements are used in illustrations by looking at videos of previous works. Learn the process of completing an illustration from the initial sketch to finishing touches, to create your own professional, atmospheric illustrations. Only at Coloso!
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Helpful reference files- 6 video files of the illustration process (.mov/mp4) -
Useful completed illustration files- 1 illustration project file (.psd)
Expert Illustrator Neg's Portfolio
9 Class Exercises
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Using photos -
Parts of the face from different angles -
Basic structure of the body
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Using perspective drawings -
Expressing three-dimensionality using perspective drawing -
Understanding light
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Expressing texture through reflection -
Modeling three-dimensionality using light and shade -
How to choose colors
Instructor
Illustrator
Neg
Hello.
I’m Neg, an Illustrator.
I started drawing illustrations right after graduating from university.
I studied for five years on my own, and currently I work as a freelance illustrator, drawing on my iPad.
What I would like to emphasize is that that even if you start drawing illustrations later on in life, you can definitely improve if you keep my tips in mind, even if you’re only using an iPad to draw.
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Highlights
Class Highlight
Learn Essential Skills to Create Illustrations from Fundamental Theories
You’ll deepen your understanding of figure drawing and perspective, and gain a solid understanding of how texture and shading are created. Master basic knowledge needed to draw people and backgrounds.
How to Grab the Viewer’s Attention in Your Work
To create eye-catching illustrations, you need to control the composition, lighting, and dominant colors. Study in detail the effects of camera angles, light, and color to make your drawings stand out, and hone the basic skills needed to complete a drawing.
How to Draw Backgrounds That Make Your Illustrations Pop
Acquire techniques that are easy to follow, even for those who aren’t comfortable drawing backgrounds. Illustrator Neg teaches you how to draw backgrounds by applying what you’ll learn about perspective and modeling three-dimensional forms using light and shade. Then, find out how to use photos in backgrounds to create even more amazing works.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Ideas versus Inspiration, and Overcoming Artists’ BlockIdeas don’t always come from pure inspiration, but from combining things you’ve seen before. While looking at past works, Illustrator Neg will explain his process for coming up with ideas, and the compositions and motifs that influence his work. He will also demonstrate the process of expanding on your ideas. -
From Understanding Light to Adding Texture and ShadingYou will learn about the properties of light, types of light sources, and reflections. Once you understand why the textures of objects appear the way they do, you’ll be able to draw metal, the surface of water, and objects that appear wet. You will also learn how to shade objects to accurately model their three-dimensionality. -
How to Create Compositions That WorkI will explain composition in detail, as knowing this can help you improve your drawings. I’ll start by explaining how to approach composition, and then I’ll show the effect of camera angles. Afterwards, you’ll practice applying what you have learned to your illustrations.
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Use Lighting to Control the Viewer’s Gaze and the AtmosphereLearn in detail how to control what the viewer sees through lighting and the effects of light. Furthermore, as a practical exercise, Illustrator Neg will demonstrate lighting to create a drawing with an atmosphere that pulls viewers in. -
Using Tone and Dominant Colors to Change the Feel of an IllustrationTone and dominant colors have a large impact on the impression an illustration gives. Learn to analyze the emotion of color based on an understanding of dominant colors. You’ll also see exactly how to use tone and dominant colors by watching the actual drawing process. -
Use Photographs to Improve QualityUsing examples, study the advantages of using photographs, which can improve the quality of your work and streamline your process. You’ll also learn how to blend photographs into illustrations to create realistic backgrounds.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
In-Depth Look
SECTION 01. Introduction
01. About the Class
- Self-introduction
- What you can gain from this class
- Who this class is for
02. Things to Know to Improve Your Drawings
- Where to start
- How my illustrations have changed over the past five years
- Recommended tools
03. Procreate
- Why I draw using an iPad
- General settings
- How to use layers
SECTION 02. Before You Start Drawing Your Illustration
04. Get Ready to Start Drawing an Illustration
- References
- Ideas
- Sketching
05. Illustration Ideas
- Coming Up with Ideas
06. Using Photos
- Advantages of using photos
- How to blend photos into an illustration
SECTION 03. How to Draw Human Figure
07. Human Anatomy 1: Drawing the Head
- Understanding bone structure
- Let’s try to draw the head
08. Human Anatomy 2: Drawing the Body
- Draw a base body
- The proportions of the human figure
SECTION 04. Perspective Drawing
09. Understanding 3D Space 1: What Is Perspective Drawing?
- Eye level and vanishing point
- Perspective drawing
- Let’s try to place multiple people in one space
10. Understanding 3D Space 2: Drawing 3D Objects Using Perspective
- Drawing 3D objects
11. Exercises and Fisheye Perspective
- Examples and exercises that use perspective drawing
- Fisheye perspective and the number of vanishing points
SECTION 05. Light and Color
12. Light 1: Light Sources and Objects
- Properties of light
- Hard light and soft light
- Types of light sources
13. Light 2: Smooth and Rough
- Diffuse reflection
- Specular reflection
- Fresnel reflection
14. Light 3: Modeling Three-Dimensionality Using Light and Shade
- Surfaces and the angle of incidence of light
- Shadow
- Lambert’s cosine law
15. Color and Painting
- How to choose colors
- Relationship between light and color
SECTION 06. Creating an Illustration That Works
16. Elements That Grab Viewers’ Attention
- What makes a drawing work?
- Think about why you like it
- Elements of a successful drawing
17. Element 1: Composition
- Approaches to composition
- Effects of camera angles
- Practice
18. Element 2: Lighting
- Guide the viewer’s gaze
- Effects of light
19. Element 3: Tone and Dominant Color
- What is a dominant color?
- Emotions brought about by color
- Practice
20. Effects That Improve a Drawing
- Understanding physical phenomena
- Weather
- Light
- Perspective
21. How to Draw Backgrounds
- Make good use of photos
- Demonstration
22. Color Adjustments
- Finishing touches to an illustration
- Effects and uses of each adjustment function
SECTION 07. The Illustration Production Process
23. Observation and Practice for Improvement
- Efficient ways to improve your skills
- What you want to gain from doing quick sketches
- Observation
- About references
24. My Process for Drawing Illustrations
- Introduction and explanation of each process
25. Explaining the Making-of Video
- Explanation of the production process of select illustrations
SECTION 08. Bonus Content
26. Illustrators and Social Media
- Advantages of using social media
- Drawings that go viral and those that don’t
*The release date of this class, curriculum images, and associated content can be changed without prior notice.
** Class videos may be seperated for a more streamlined viewing experience
Interview with
Illustrator Neg
Question.01
What are your unique strengths as an instructor?
I love creating illustrations that tell a story. This class explains the basics of drawing people and backgrounds and has practical advice about using photos and improving a drawing, so that you can make your art tell stories, too. Instead of focusing on one area of study, I packed in a wide range of skills that I use when drawing. I will also share videos of how I made some of my previous illustrations while explaining my thought process at the time.
Question.02
What were some difficulties you faced in your studies, and what did you do to overcome them?
Finding a way to overcome stagnation in my technical development was a challenge. I tried to solve this by developing my ability to observe the things that I needed to correct in my drawings and finding out what knowledge and skills I should have. In order to do this, it wasn’t enough to just draw the things I wanted to draw. I needed to learn about anatomy and the physical world.
Question.03
What is the most challenging aspect for those studying in this field, and how can this course address and resolve challenges?
If you are a beginner and unsure of what to study, I believe this class will teach you a wide range of things that you need to know in the future. On the other hand, I think this class will help intermediate-level artists realize what is missing in their drawings. If you can draw people to a certain extent but feel that there’s something lacking when you try to draw backgrounds, you’ll be able to understand the reason and learn what you need to know.
Question.04
Do you have a message for prospective students?
There are a lot of people who are interested in drawing, but few people go so far as to study it. I think doing so takes some courage. It takes time to improve your drawing skills, but your progress will be faster if you understand what you need to prioritize in your studies. This class is packed with information about what I have found to be necessary over the past five years of trial and error. I didn’t start drawing until I was an adult and no one taught me how to draw. I want to support people who may be going through the same things, and are feeling lost about how to study drawing.
Required Programs
This course will use
- Procreate
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the course.
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