Digital Illustration with Manga Influence
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Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lessons
- 14 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Akimaro
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Every culture has a unique way of telling stories. In Japan, they use manga to create stories that are full of symbolism and emotion. Illustrator and graphic designer Adriana De la Torre, also known as Akimaro, has always been fascinated by how manga characters can express so much with their bodies or a look.
In this course, Akimaro introduces you to the world of manga and teaches you how to illustrate using this style. Discover the narrative and visual elements to draw complex concepts in a simple way. Finally, learn how to create atmospheric scenes and characters that are capable of communicating real emotions.
Description
Start by getting to know Akimaro—where she comes from, her beginnings as a graphic designer, and how she combined her career with her passion for illustration. Get to know the artists who inspire her and some of her favorite projects.
Discover what makes the manga style so special and how it has evolved. Akimaro gives some tips on shaping your voice and defining your final project. By the end of this unit, you’re ready to start drawing.
Discover the thumbnailing process for exploring different graphic proposals and learn the importance of a mood board. Then, outline and apply the base colors to your digital illustrations. Finally, experiment with lighting to achieve the right atmosphere.
Akimaro shows you some final techniques for making your illustration stand out from the crowd, including unique textures and special effects. Finally, export your project for different formats and share it with the world.
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