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Class Intro
Illustrator, Yvo Toro
My class is designed to help you build on your attention to detail and develop a discerning eye for solid color pairings.
Explore Your Ranges of Creativity!
Meet Yvotoro, and his vibrantly eye-catching illustrations. His high saturated yet harmonized colorings and textures are his hooking points, gaining fans all over the world.
The creative process might seem hard, and even harder to find your road for the journey for uniqueness. This class would show you the road not taken, to greatly benefit for those who not only want to gain traction, but also artists that are struggling to find their own ways of stylizing a character. No need to be stressed out, we are here to explore them together!
Class Perks
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Full High-Definition Files for 3 Different Illustrations -
3 Lineart Pieces for Coloring In -
Coloso-Exclusive Exercise Worksheets -
30 Animal Crossing Designs: Headware, Stars, Clothing
Expert Illustrator Yvotoro's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
If you find yourself unsure on how to approach colors or color theory in general, then this class is here to help. As artists, we can run into a creative block and feel lost. This class would be a fresh new breath full of color for your career. It will provide appealing tips on how to use texture and color to make your piece POP. Explore art skills that you can apply to all stages of your art journey and help your creativity bloom.
13 Class Exercises
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Useful Art Programs and Workspace Tips -
Breaking down the Body into Simple Shapes: Head -
Simplifying and Understanding the Torso Anatomy
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Working on the Lower Body Basics -
Taking a Closer Look at Hands -
Hair Tips and Tricks
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Exaggerating and Stylizing Our Proportions -
Selecting a Compelling Composition to Fit Our Character -
Coloring and Balancing Our Design Palette
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Textured Brushes to Emulate Different Material -
Rendering with Crosshatching for a Stylized Look -
Cleanup with Adjustment Tools and Levels -
Preparing Final Design for Posting
Instructor
Illustrator
Yvo Toro
Hi, I'm Yvo! I've been drawing ever since I can remember. Whether it came in the form of a coloring book or sketching mindlessly in the paper margins of my high school tests, pouring myself into art has remained a constant need throughout my life. I find nothing more exciting than creating characters and giving them life.
I've been lucky enough to pursue drawing as a freelance illustrator, and I want to give back to the same community that inspires me. If the knowledge I obtained over the years could help even one person pick up a pencil or instill some motivation, that would be enough for me!
Illustrator, Yvo Toro
[Current]
Freelance Illustrator
Projects & Awards
[2022] Dislyte Character Promo Illustration
[2022] Makeship Toy Designer
[2021-Present] Kirumade Apparel Collaborator
Highlights
Class Highlights
Beginner’s Guide in Creating Compelling Character Designs
What makes a character memorable? How do colors, silhouettes, and materials play into this? Let's take a closer look at the foundation of a design's integrity. From gathering the proper references to the importance of color accents, follow along to build a character together.
Coloring Methods to Strengthen Your Visual Eye
Having both an analytical and intuitive eye for colors can make all the difference in the coloring process of an illustration. Pay attention to these tips, tricks, and exercises that have personally helped the artist over this past decade. Some came from experimentation, others from the basics of color theory — and all will surely make for an eye-catching piece.
Emulating Textures through Brushes and Crosshatching Techniques
Adding texture can make a world of difference to the impact of the character's design. This doesn't stop at clothing; explore hair, skin, and everything in between. Only the right brushes will elevate the illustration and help differentiate the different materials displayed throughout the character.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Balancing Color Combinations That Bring out Your DesignWondering why your colors seem a little dull? Is there no area of emphasis? When your eye doesn't know where to land, that could mean a lack of something we all can learn from. Two words: color theory! Let's go through all the different color combinations, rules, and ratios to keep in mind when deciding on a palette. -
Guidelines to Creating Effective Textural MaterialsWant to design realistic-looking items? Focus on effective texture mixing to replicate different materials. Be amazed at the enormous difference it can bring to your artwork. Improve your illustrations with these easy little tips and tricks! -
Stylizied Proportions for a Memorable CharacterYes, proportions play a massive part in making a character design memorable and recognizable. Go through everything about shape language that can be applied to the body to amplify your design.
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Using References to Enhance Your Illustration’s Visual Appeal to the FullestTo be honest, gathering references seems simple enough. But how do we utilize our findings to the best of our abilities? Having a keen eye for design also means working out the right elements from our references and implementing them in a way that works! -
Storytelling through Detail and CompositionHow can I visually show that my character is someone with a fiery temper? What colors, motifs, or body language would help my design express it best? How does composition come into play? Let's cover this and learn just how to do it — everything from the expression to a character's accessories. -
Rendering with Crosshatching for Visual Contrast and Dynamic UndertonesThere are many ways to use crosshatching, whether shading the skin or adding contrast to hair. This new technique is stylistic yet approachable for anyone. Explore how to recreate it using a simple airbrush tool and the textured brush of your choosing.
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Chapter 01.
Orientation
1. Introducing your instructor
2. What you will learn
3. Helpful websites and software
Curriculum
Interview with
Illustrator, Yvo Toro
Question.01
What makes your class different from other classes?
While rendering is nothing new, I'd like to think the development of my technique over the course of 8 years could help someone discover their own personal touch. For that, I combine eye-straining colors and a crosshatching style that will surely bring emphasis to your piece. I hope my class can help build on your attention to detail and develop an eye for solid color pairings.
Question.02
Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?
The start of my journey may seem very similar to many of you: I was on social media and came across many beautiful artworks that moved me from the heart. Watching artists create compelling stories with their original characters sparked a flame inside me that had been dormant for a while. As a child, I used to create comics myself, and seeing people my age still creating their own inspired me enough to want to pursue it.
Question.03
Please share your thoughts on the industry's job market and what you see in the industry's future.
Entering the art industry can be intimidating, like anything else. It's constantly growing and changing, but there are substantially more job opportunities for artists than ever before. Whatever field or job you're pursuing, keeping that spark and passion going is essential. Ask those self-identifying questions: what mediums am I passionate about? What story do I want to tell? What skills have come naturally to me, and what could I work on? From there, you can begin pinpointing what job or career aligns with you. There doesn't have to be only one path! Try everything. It's good to have various skills under your belt, and you will be surprised at how good you are at something you'd never imagined doing.
Required Programs
This course will use Paint Tool SAI 2 or Photoshop.
*PureRef will be used for our reference gathering.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized lecture experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the lecture.
