Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor

Flor Kaneshiro starts the course by introducing herself, showing you some of her most significant work, and sharing a selection of artists she admires and who inspire her to keep learning.

Next, find out what the course involves and what materials you need to complete it. Get straight into a series of exercises, first with ink to understand the importance of line work and texture, then with watercolors.

Using the drawing of a character, have a go at inventing a whole universe around them. Take inspiration from artist Hundertwasser's "five skins" concept and apply it your work.

Design your character by using their personal world as a guide. Decide on a theme for your project and continue building up your universe, doing some exercises on techniques and exploring references.

Now it's time to apply your designs to the final illustration: a scene where the character appears with other secondary characters in the world you designed. Paint your illustration with watercolors and add the finishing touches with ink.