Mastering Illustration – Sketching, Inking & Color Essentials
Release date:2023, July
Duration:02 h 10 m
Author:Josiah (Jazza) Brooks
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Welcome to Jazza’s Masterclass, a comprehensive and exciting journey into the world of illustration. With a staggering five million YouTube followers, Jazza has built a successful career by helping others find joy in their artistic endeavors. Now, he’s ready to share his own creative process, unveiling his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques in never-before-seen detail, making this masterclass a valuable resource for artists of all skill levels.
Throughout the course, you’ll work with your preferred medium and delve into the fundamental aspects of sketching, inking, and coloring. As you progress, you’ll venture into more adventurous techniques like texture and lighting effects. Emphasizing practice and exploration over perfection, Jazza’s step-by-step process empowers you to take creative risks, find your unique style, and trust in continuous improvement every time you engage with your art, be it pen to paper, brush to canvas, or stylus to screen.
Each hands-on lesson in this mini bootcamp focuses on an essential skill, including:
- Brainstorming original concepts, even when inspiration seems elusive.
- Sketching to quickly explore your favorite ideas and find the best combinations.
- Inking to add depth and dimension, while welcoming delightful surprises along the way.
- Using color to intensify emotions, evoke feelings, and experiment with lighting.
Additionally, witness Jazza as he takes on two challenging illustrations in contrasting styles—one stylized and cartoonish, the other realistic and intricate—providing valuable insights into his problem-solving process.
Designed for artists of all backgrounds, this entertaining and thorough two-hour class welcomes both self-taught doodlers and experienced artists seeking to elevate their character designs from good to exceptional. By the course’s end, you’ll have crafted illustrations that feel intentional, imaginative, and uniquely yours. Moreover, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to continue honing your craft and creating art that captivates and inspires.
Are you ready to embark on this thrilling artistic journey with Jazza? Enroll now and unlock your creative potential!