Bring Your Anime Portraits to Life – How to Approach and Complete an Attractive Illustration by Nunu

Class Summary
When learning how to paint, I always had the hardest time trying to figure out what exactly I needed to learn to actually get better. A lot of it is trial and error, new skills are obtained every time you learn why something works or why it doesn’t. In this class, I will try to the best of my ability to teach you the techniques, theories, and artistic tips and tricks that I obtained through my trial and errors. I will share how you should think when drawing an anime style portrait, in a process-like format, taking into consideration crucial elements like posing/anatomy, color theory, expressions, and more.

This Class Is For
This class is for beginner/ intermediate artists who are interested in learning how to draw anime portraits that focus on dynamic expressions and color theory. If you are interested in detailed walk-throughs and scenarios on every part of a portrait from start to finish, then this class is for you.

Class Takeaways
When you complete this class, you will obtain

• A list of skillsets that will aide you in the process of creating a full anime portrait from start to finish.
• How to approach an illustration, from actually starting and working on it, to the finishing touches.
• A new perspective on how to apply color and anatomy when creating illustrations, and identify it when looking at other artworks or photographs.
• How to draw the head, hands, expressions, clothing, and where the shadows/ highlights go.