Description of this Course
In this course you will learn how to draw comic style art from the basic sketch to the final rendering. You will gain a better understanding on how to create illustrations with depth and dimension. By using line, shape, and forms we can construct anything. I will teach you how to simplify the things around you and then draw them with your own creative filter.
For this course you will need a pencil and paper or a drawing tablet. I will be using Traditional Comic Art tools such as 2h and HB lead. Bristol board smooth and various erasers. You will learn more about these tools as I am using them to create the work. You can still create and follow along with a regular pencil and paper.
This course is broken up into 6 main sections.
Section 1 - Understanding Line - Shape - Form
Section 2 - Drawing Comic Book Style Faces
Section 3 - Shading and Rendering
Section 4 - Drawing Poses for Comic Book Characters + Designing a Character
Section 5 - Drawing a Zombie - Textures and Imperfections
Section 6 - Drawing Wrinkles and Folds for Clothing
You will work through a variety of practice activities that you can share in any of the lectures of this course. Make sure to be specific with any questions or trouble areas you may have. I will do my best to offer any insight that I can.
In this course you will learn -
- Understanding Line - Shape and Form
- Constructing Your Designs with Primitive Shapes
- Working with Light and Shadow
- Cross hatching or Rendering Techniques
- Line Weight and Line Clarity
- Focal Points
- Contrast within the work
- And Rendering a Variety of Materials
- Drawing and Rendering a Comic Book Character
- How to Draw Wrinkles and Folds for Clothing
This course is designed for aspiring comic artists that want to create more impact in their illustrations but I feel a lot of these lessons can apply to a variety of art styles.
By the end of these lessons you will have learned how to add more depth and dimension to your art. I am here to help you with any questions you might have and I look forward to seeing your artwork in the Q+A Section of this course
Thank you for considering my course and good luck with your studies!
Sincerely,
Robert A. Marzullo
Ram Studios Comics
www.ramstudioscomics.com
Line - Shape - Form
Learn to create more impressive art by understanding the use of line, shape, and form. Every part of your comic art can be broken down into these simple concepts and therefore, make the process easier to achieve.
Introduction Video
Watch this video to learn what to expect from this course.
Curriculum
- Line Language and Variation (10:49)
- The Benefits of Drawing with Basic Shapes (9:02)
- Turning a Shape Into a Form (6:50)
- Practice Activity 1 - Drawing a Nose (9:01)
- Practice Activity 2 - Drawing Lips (9:54)
- Practice Activity 3 - Drawing an Eye ( Style 1 ) (8:36)
- Practice Activity 4 - Drawing an Eye ( Style 2 ) (6:41)
- The Tools of the Trade (3:40)
- Sketching with Basic Forms (7:38)
- Adding in the Details to Our Concepts (11:24)
- Adding Rendering to the First Example (8:43)
- Rough Sketching the 2nd Comic Face Example (7:18)
- Detailing the Forms of the 2nd Comic Face Example (10:37)
- Refining the Details of the 2nd Comic Face Example (12:27)
- 3rd Comic Face Example - Time Lapsed with Narration (5:12)
- Drawing the Layout to Our First Example (8:24)
- Establishing Our Primary Light and Shadow (7:37)
- Refining the Linework and Shadows (10:31)
- Rendering the Mask Of Our Character (10:53)
- Rendering the Shoulders of Our Character (14:37)
- Laying Out Our Brick Pattern for Our 2nd Example (7:03)
- Texturing Our Brick Pattern for the 2nd Example (10:18)
- Adding More Texture to Our Brick Pattern for the 2nd Example (8:37)
- Adding More Texture to Our Brick Pattern (3:57)
- Adding a Pipe to Our Brick Wall (12:34)
- Cleaning up the Line Work to Our Brick Wall (8:34)
- Rough Sketching the 3rd Example - Arm and Chest (10:01)
- Rendering the Metal Part of the Arm (14:04)
- Rendering the Upper Part of the Arm (13:20)
- Cross Hatching the Upper Part of the Arm (14:42)
- Cross Hatching the Upper Part of the Arm - Part 2 (11:17)
- Shading the Creepy Hand (14:59)
- Cleaning up the Line Work on the 3rd Example (4:51)
- Drawing the Body with the Stereometric Approach (7:31)
- Drawing the Torso First (14:14)
- Thumbnail Sketching with Ink (10:13)
- Sketching a Pose for Our Character Concept (7:17)
- Adding the Anatomy to Our Character Design (13:37)
- Adding the Suit Design to Our Character Design (11:06)
- Rendering the Surfaces to Our Character (5:00)
- Practice Activity for Folds in Clothing (14:03)
- Practice Activity for Wrinkles and Folds in Clothing - Part 2 (10:57)
- Practice Activity for Wrinkles and Folds in Clothing - Part 3 (9:38)
- Drawing a Hoodie Lines and Forms (10:37)
- Drawing a Hoodie - Rendering Stage (9:18)
- Drawing Folds from 2 Pinch Points (12:39)
- Drawing Folds from 2 Pinch Points - Rendering (7:03)
Course Library
Check out some of my other courses on Figure Drawing, Perspective, Anatomy, and Drawing Dynamic Superheroes!