How to draw captivating character illustrations through design from the assembly of ideas

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6 chapters · 5 hours 52 minutes
English · Japanese · Korean|Audio Japanese


6 Class Projects

It takes about hour(s) to complete each project.

  • Basic knowledge of colors

  • character idea sketch

  • A coloring book that captures color scheme techniques

  • compositional sketch

  • Different drawing of materials

  • characters

Skills You’ll Learn

I know the trick to conveying a composition

You can understand the key points of creating the target composition from a concept worked out with ideas

You can learn everything from basic to applied colors

Learn basic knowledge about colors and learn tips for color schemes through coloring books

I know how to draw different materials

In addition to light and shadow, you can learn how to add texture and color to create a sense of material

Reset your hardened thoughts! Learn how to come up with ideas and output them with free thought, and transform your illustrations

“Melting Days”

This is a class where you learn from creator Mashu, who draws casual everyday things with a romantic worldview with rich ideas, how to come up with ideas that generate empathy, how to incorporate them into illustrations, and even how to win the hearts of those who see them.


Every idea comes from a “combination.”

When I compared the title and illustration, I couldn't help but think, “I see!” Wouldn't it be interesting if you knew a method of expression filled with gimmicks that would make you want to say that?


For example, the illustration below, “Jelly Fish Can,” was born from Mashu's summer memories.

We will expand our ideas like an associative game such as aquarium creatures → jellyfish → jellyfish (English word meaning jellyfish) → jelly → jewelry (sounds similar).

So how do you associate “canned juice” centered on illustrations? ... Be sure to check out the answers by watching the class (Chapter 2, Lesson 4)!


“Jelly Fish Can”

When creators with double digits of likes on social media when they first started drawing illustrations made use of their design skills, the number of followers increased rapidly.


“Why would you do that?” I will break down the root of in an easy-to-understand manner and tell you more practical know-how.

Effects you can expect after taking the course

  • Ideas come to everyone! You will know exactly how to come up with ideas, and you will have the power to create your own
  • You won't get lost when it comes to making pictures! I understand the basics of visuals, how to draw composition, colors, and details
  • I can draw character illustrations! You can understand the process from drawing a human body to finishing it as a single picture

Recommended classes for people like this

  • Those who want to incorporate new methods to come up with ideas
  • Those who want to know how to create illustrations
  • Those who want to use the iPad they have

When you take the course

  • Use Clip Studio, iPad or PC+liquid tab/plate tab
  • CLiP Studio must be purchased separately

*This video was created based on information as of 2022/12.


3 reasons why this class is so special

① Ideas come to everyone! You will know exactly how to come up with ideas, and you will have the power to create your own

Don't you think “you can't come up with ideas without talent”?

There's no such thing at all. Anyone can get the hang of it.

The flow until an idea is created is the order of “gathering information → combining → maturation time → idea descends.”

I'll also tell you practical methods in each part.

In addition to associative games and mandalats, you can learn concretely based on actual examples, such as how to work out ideas based on the “If World” that Mashu came up with.


② You won't get lost when it comes to making pictures! I understand the basics of visuals, how to draw composition, colors, and details

In an instant, you'll know how to draw compelling compositions, color schemes, and details.

After learning the tips for creating attractive compositions and the tips for color schemes that match the image in class, we will practice coloring books and how to draw different materials in a practical format.


③ I can draw character illustrations! You can understand the process from drawing a human body to finishing it as a single picture

I'll show you how to incorporate motifs that Mashu excels at into characters, starting from scratch.

You can learn how to incorporate ideas and concepts into illustrations, such as “tips for easily drawing a human body” and “character idea sketches.”


Curriculum

Creator

[Creator Profile]

mashu | mashu

Artist, illustrator, and designer living in Kanto. Graduated from Kuwasawa Design Institute.

“Illustrations 2022" published. Using rich ideas, I draw casual everyday things with a romantic worldview.

Book “Drawing Illustrations from a Design Perspective: 29 Hints for Conveying What You Want to Tell”


■Client work

・ “Love Fantasy Coloring Book: Flower Words: Fairies in Wonderland”

・Collaboration illustration with bridal ring specialty store “AFFLUX”

・Illustrations for the 2022/6 issue of the novel Shincho

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■Exhibition history

・2021.10 “LOSS FLOWER, ARTIST EXHIBITION” Hankyu Umeda Main Store

・2021.12 - 2022.1 “My Favorites Exhibition | Artists to Artist Selection” Anicoremix Gallery

・2021.12 - 2022.1 “Ashimoto and Relaxation Vol.3” Kyoto Botanical Garden

・2022.7.8-8.3 “Book Cover Exhibition” scheduled to be held directly from Sapporo Station to JR Tower/Sanseido Bookstore




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