Fundamentals of Manga: Digital Illustration

Master Manga Illustration: From Sketch to Stunning Digital Art

Unlock the secrets to creating captivating manga characters with this comprehensive course! Learn essential illustration techniques and digital art skills as you follow along with experienced artist Camilla. Whether you aspire to work with a publisher or simply want to elevate your personal art, this class provides the tools and knowledge to bring your manga visions to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Sketching Fundamentals: Discover how to effectively translate your ideas into compelling visuals. We'll cover composition, drawing inspiration, and foundational sketching techniques.
• Drawing & Inking: Transition seamlessly from pencil to ink, mastering techniques to overcome the challenges of ink work and embrace creative problem-solving. Learn crucial drawing techniques for dynamic manga characters.
• Advanced Inking: Refine your ink lines with in-depth instruction on brushstroke technique, preparing your artwork for professional scanning.
• Digital Illustration Workflow: Learn to scan your hand-drawn artwork and adapt it into a polished digital illustration using industry-standard software.
• Digital Coloring: Add vibrant color to your digital illustration with efficient coloring tools and expert tips.
• Print-Ready Artwork: Finalize your illustration to meet print quality standards, ensuring your work looks professional whether it's for print or digital platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Create a Manga Character: Your final project is a fully realized manga style digital illustration of your own unique character.
• Follow Along with a Real Artist: Observe Camilla's process as she creates an interpretation of her characters, Tanpopo and Kuro, from her graphic novel. Gain inspiration to develop your own original character designs.
• Develop Your Skills: Create a hand-drawn and digitally colored illustration of a character of your choosing, gaining a strong foundation in North American comic book standards.

Behind-the-Scenes Look:

This course offers a unique glimpse into the professional workflow of a manga illustrator. See how illustrations are created for publication and learn the techniques used to produce a cover/poster for a graphic novel slated for release in early 2015. This class is perfect for aspiring artists looking to build a portfolio and refine their skills in digital art and manga art.