Illustration From Scratch

After this module, you'll be able to: Break any object, animal, or character down into simple structure lines, and understand why some drawings feel flat while others don't.

7 lessons in this module

After this module, you'll be able to: Turn a rough idea into a clear, visually rich story, on demand, without waiting around for inspiration.

7 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s work for Module 2

“My idea is about the Little Star, he's searching for his relatives in the dark night sky. I've found a lot of illustrations and made my moodboard.” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Draw a full character with proportions that read as real, and build a model sheet of them from every angle.

11 lessons in this module

S Real example of a student’s work for Module 3

“I drew a cheerleader girl.” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Give your character a real facial structure, then push it toward a style that's recognizably yours.

6 lessons in this module

S Real example of a student’s work for Module 4

“I've decided that my character is the rude cheerleader girl. I drew slightly aggressive face features.” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Pose a character with real weight and balance, and find the exact moment that makes it feel alive.

8 lessons in this module

S Real example of a student’s work for Module 5

“My character from Day 3 and 4: Cheerleader Girl. Here she is in movement and poses. And in these sketches, she is happy!” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Frame an illustration so the eye goes exactly where you want it to, and know why it works.

7 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s work for Module 6

“I drew some sketches about the little star.” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Design a full environment for your illustration, with or without a perspective grid.

7 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s work for Module 7

“My background sketch!” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Sketch loose and messy without judging yourself, then carry that sketch all the way to clean line art.

6 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s work for Module 8

“Finally, my sketch!” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Choose a color palette with total confidence, and use it to add real depth to your illustration.

10 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s work for Module 9

“Here's my color sketches, I tried to play with the color of the main character and the sky.” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Light an illustration to set the mood, the final step that makes a piece look truly finished.

6 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s work for Module 10

“My light sketches, I added the Moon and its light. I think it's a really interesting effect.” · Stanislav

After this module, you'll be able to: Recognize the moment a drawing feels "off" and know exactly what to adjust, instead of scrapping it and starting over.

2 lessons in this module

Real example of a student’s finished piece

“I added some details! And here's my final illustration!” · Stanislav