From Shapes to Characters: Core Skills and Strategies for Anime Illustration [Coloso, Nekojira]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Nekojira
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 27:00
- Release date
- Feb 27, 2025
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $220
Mastering Character Illustration with Nekojira
If you ask Nekojira, “How do you do what you do?” he will simply reply, “Shapes.” While his illustrations may appear intricate, Nekojira emphasizes that every creation begins with the simplest of shapes. In this class, he invites you into his creative process, teaching you how to study, manipulate, and transform shapes into captivating characters.From foundational shapes to mastering values, colors, and rendering, this comprehensive course blends insightful theories, detailed demonstrations, and practical exercises. Guided by Nekojira, you’ll complete your own character illustration while gaining a transformative experience that will elevate your character creation skills to a whole new level.
Why Take This Class?
An Exclusive Look into Nekojira’s Creative Process
For the first time ever, Nekojira reveals his full character creation workflow—only on Coloso. But this isn’t just another tutorial; it’s a culmination of years of dedication, experimentation, and artistic growth. He shares everything he has discovered, refined, and perfected, inviting you to experience the joy and fulfillment of bringing your dream characters to life.In this class, you’ll uncover the secrets of rhythm in shape design, the art of atmosphere, and how light and shadow can be used to create mood and depth. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to balance tonal values and color saturation—crafting illustrations that are both technically precise and emotionally compelling.
If Nekojira’s work inspires you and you dream of creating characters with the same level of impact, don’t wait any longer—this is your perfect opportunity.
Class Exercises (18 Total):
- Abstracting Arms and Legs Using the CSI Technique
- Capturing the Body (Parts 1-3)
- Creating Boxes Based on Your Favorite Proportions
- Faces and Expression Practice
- Designing the Flow of Hair
- Head Drawing Practice
- Fold Drawing Practice
- Final Sketch
- Simple Portrait Painting
- Line Art Demonstration
- Cloth & Hair Painting Demonstration
- Color Sketch Demonstration
- Skin Painting Demonstration
- Final Color Experiment
- Finishing the Final Drawing
- Final Touch-Up Tips
Class Highlights
Simplify Complex Forms by Reconstructing and Redesigning
Train yourself to focus on the essence of objects instead of getting lost in details. Learn techniques to abstract visual information into fundamental shapes, allowing you to build complexity while maintaining clarity and balance in your designs.Create Dynamic Lighting: Experimenting with Shadows and Shapes
Master lighting composition by analyzing how shadow shapes influence volume, mood, and storytelling. Learn to manipulate light direction, occlusion shadows, and edge control to create depth and dynamic energy in your illustrations.Key Techniques for Eye-Catching Character Illustrations
Tackle the challenges of illustration with a variety of expert tips and tricks. Discover advanced techniques for harmonizing facial expressions, costumes, and poses, ensuring your characters stand out with strong visual appeal and emotional resonance.With this class, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to design compelling characters from scratch. Are you ready to take your illustrations to the next level? Join Nekojira today!
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