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Stylized Character Illustration Using Deformation by Seoji (Korean, Updated Eng sub)

Release date:2022

Duration:22 h 37 m

Author:Seoji

Skill level:Beginner

Language:Korean

Exercise files:Yes

Games, webtoons, concept art, etc. Stylized Character Appears in various genres! Professional illustrator Seoji will showcase the drawing routine of how the final Stylized Character is completed in the order of Theory-Sketch-Coloring-Correction.

Learn to apply the Deformation technique, a must for Stylized Characters, And gain skills such as learning to omit certain parts from the character and exaggerating certain features.

We will also learn to naturally express the human body using shapes, Use a myriad of animation-like colors, And finish character creation work through photoshop!

With practical experience from Netmarble and various games practical experiences, Seoji has many years of teaching experience and 60,000 followers on Twitter. We will be waiting for you at Coloso.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding Deformation, the Essential Elements of Stylized Characters

    Through various examples, understand the changes in the drawing style according to the deformation and draw props that are often used for characters by catching the sense of the deformation using the basic figures.

  • Building the Foundation of Characters by Drawing the Human Body

    Create natural poses using shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles, set the ratio of an attractive human body’s face, hands, and feet, and express the character’s beautiful body line using curves.

  • Character Arrangements That Enhance the Sense of Space on the Screen

    Using the screen composition method that catches your eyes at once, create a sketch focusing on the large silhouettes and movement, and use various objects such as backgrounds and props to emphasize the sense of space on the screen.

  • Line Drawing Technique Based on Deformation

    Based on your understanding of the thickness, speed, and type of brush, you will learn how to fill in the drawing density and draw lines by hair and clothing wrinkles that increase the completeness of the drawing.

  • Emphasis on Coloring that Brings the Character to Life

    Learn the theories on color, brightness, and saturation to find the right color for the character’s mood, then color the main part and object in that order and set the shadow to reflect the deformation principle.

  • Correction and Finishing Methods to emphasize the highlights of the work

    Objectively analyze your paintings through the distribution of brightness on a grayscale, learn various correction methods using Photoshop, and complete one character illustration.

Table of Contents

Curriculum In-depth Look

SECTION 01. What Is Deformation?

01. What Is Deformation?

  1. Understand Easily with Examples
  2. Changes in Character Paintings According to Deformation

02. Practice Lines with Deformation

  1. Use Basic Shapes to Create a Sense of Deformation
  2. Draw Props That Are Often Used with Deformation (Frills, Ribbons, Shoes, Flowers, Accessories, Etc.)
SECTION 02. Character Basics

03. Figure Out the Human Body

  1. Body and Joints Expressed with Circles, Squares, and Triangles
  2. Draw a Pose by Twisting a Shape

04. Principle of Setting Attractive Body Proportions

  1. Proportional Differences between the Upper and Lower Body
  2. Exaggerate a Character’s Flexion
  3. Create Your Own Proportions

05. Character’s Body Stylization

  1. Muscle and Bone Structure Often Used in Paintings
  2. Draw a Prettier Body Using Curves
  3. Why Is My Character Awkward?: Find Out Mistakes Often Done

06. Highlight of the Drawing, Creating Facial Features

  1. Creating Attractive Features Using Deformation
  2. Face Detail Work That Brings Out Completeness
  3. How to Draw Clothes with Emphasis on Shape
SECTION 03. Character Sketch

07. Get an Interesting Composition

  1. Organization of the Screen That Draws Attention
  2. Creating a Drawing That Stand Out: Interact with the Drawing

08. How to Sketch Highlighting Characteristics

  1. Setting Character Keywords with the Mind Map
  2. Using Shapes to Design Characters
  3. Sketch Method That Successfully Shows the Character’s Characteristics

09. Effective Sketch Quality Improvement Method

  1. Modifying Dynamic by Silhouette Extension/Deformation
  2. Why Is My Drawing Stiff?: Exaggerating Character Dynamics

10. Use Grid to Fill Empty Spaces

  1. How to Modify the Human Body Easily and Quickly
  2. Compare Each Side to Fill In Missing Gaps

11. Adding an Object

  1. Method to Highlight the Character
  2. Use the Background and Props to Create a Sense of Space and Atmosphere
SECTION 04. Line Drawing

12. How to Draw a Line Drawing That Fits the Style of the Painting

  1. Determine the Total Density of Lines in the Drawing
  2. Difference According to Thickness, Omission, and Shape of the Line
  3. A Lot Doesn’t Mean It’s Pretty: Omit, Use Exaggeration
  4. Find Out What Mistakes You Make Often

13. How to Draw a Line Using Lumps

  1. Divide Sections Using the Strength and Weakness of the Lines
  2. How to Draw Lines by Wrinkles on Your Hair and Clothes
  3. Increase Drawing Completeness (Line Completion, Strength Correction, Etc.)
  4. Find Out the Mistakes You Make Often
SECTION 05. Coloring

14. About Coloring (Color, Brightness, Saturation)

  1. An Understanding of Color, Brightness, and Saturation
  2. Use Contrast to Add Eye-Catching Effects
  3. Learn about Color, Saturation, and Brightness Contrast Examples
  4. Find Out the Mistakes You Make Often

15. Capturing the Mood of Light and Shadow

  1. Shadow Shape According to Light Position
  2. Establishing the Mood of Light and Shadow in My Drawing before Depiction
SECTION 06. Coloring

16. Main Part Coloring

  1. How to Color the Face
  2. How to Color the Eyes
  3. How to Color the Hair
  4. Finishing Method to Increase Completeness

17. Coloring Clothes and Objects

  1. How to Color Clothes
  2. Object Coloring Method
  3. Finishing Method to Improve Completeness

18. Finish Coloring and Description

  1. Increase Quality with a Closing Description
  2. Increase the Density of Drawing by Adding Objects

19. Increase Drawing Completeness

  1. Understand the Effectiveness of Each Layer
  2. Add Colors, Descriptions, and Objects

20. More Vibrant Coloring Techniques

  1. How to Highlight the Main Theme: Articulating Your Intention
  2. Depth Expressions by Light and Dark Stages
  3. Putting Deformer in Light and Shadows
SECTION 07. Finishing Drawing

21. Calibration and Finish-up Process

  1. How to Decorate a Picture with Light and Brush, Etc
  2. Add Life with a Variety of Shades
  3. Various Calibration Methods Using Photoshop

22. How to Understand Your Paintings More Objectively

  1. Looking from a Third Person Eye
  2. How to Draw a Piece of Work That Receives Good Reviews from Others
SECTION 08. The Mindset You Should Have While Drawing

23. How to Do Drawing Training Alone

  1. What Is the Training Method for Me?
  2. Sketching, Drawing, Coloring, and Training Method by Technique

24. Breaking Your Limits and Challenging Yourself in Many Areas

  1. Overcoming a Slump
  2. 30 Seconds/20 Minutes Croquis
  3. Using the Color Palette
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29 Comments

  1. i am very very love it, thank you and every one in this community. i’m just a middle income people so I will never ask you for anything more. What ever you give me i will use it thoroughly.
    i wish you a good day!
    Massive thank from VN

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  4. Am I wrong, or there is no difference between this course and “Anime Styled Character Illustration Course by Seoji” posted,ON NOVEMBER 5, 2021?
    The translation hasn’t even improved

  5. Can you add these courses as well. It would be a fine addition to this website

    https://coloso.us/mediadesign/3dcharacterartist-wandah-us

    https://coloso.us/illust_webtoon/illustrator_chyan_us

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    and “Paint Foliage With Confidence – Full Tutorial by Justin Donaldson” https://justindonaldson.gumroad.com/l/mBkvL?layout=profile

  7. Thanks! and please! I know, you can do it.
    could you upload this too?

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    https://coloso.us/illust_webtoon/illustrator-rojo-us
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  8. Thanks you very much for this one.

    Could you upload this one too. This one is cheaper. https://coloso.us/creative/animator-leedeebee-us Thank you

  9. can you also get this course too please Making Merch with SD Characters & Stylized Food Art
    Illustrator, Mint-tan

  10. Anyone having trouble downloading this course? It’s saying “Error: Too many concurrent download requests” after I click on the download button after getting past all the captcha stuff.

  11. please upload this. its much needed for independent solo anims: https://coloso.us/mediadesign/2danimator-havtza-us

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    Can u upload this one? Thank you so muchh

  13. Thankyou for uploading this, if it’s ok to make requests can I ask you to upload
    https://coloso.us/illust_webtoon/conceptartist_eraknote_us-2023springsaving-us this, please? it’s 87% off right now. I tried to buy the course but I’m having trouble with my card. It’d be a big help if you could upload it. Thanks again.

  14. Hello, would you be willing to add direct download links to the subtitles on courses like these? I only ask because when you click the subtitle links for many courses now, you are forced to make an account to access the downloads to them. Back then it was always available directly through here. Thanks

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