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Asia Ladowska is a freelance artist with over 1 million followers and known for her gorgeous manga portraits. She is also the author of the art book, “Sketch with Asia.”
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Create expressive, cute manga girls from scratchMaster Clip Studio Paint essentials and toolsDraw anime faces starting with simple shapesDesign a wide range of hairstyles, like ponytails, short, curly, etc.Nail the 3/4 angle for poses and faces like a proMake art a sustainable habit and set realistic goalsCreate clean line art using simple, solid techniquesSimplify rendering by using flat colors as the baseTest many color combos quickly to find the best one for your artCreate 3D depth by adding realistic shadows and lightingAdd finishing touches with special effects and texturesTurn your art into actual physical stickers of your ownAsia shares her simple, step-by-step guide to drawing cute manga characters, without the frustration, overwhelm, or self-doubt that often plagues beginners.
Go from feeling lost to becoming confident in your new skills! Even if you have limited art experience, you’ll be amazed that you can master the distinct anime style.
We start right where you are, with zero pressure. You’ll learn to break down face shapes into simple circles and lines. Then, Asia will walk you through the basics of Clip Studio Paint, so you feel right at home. You’ll even build your own vault of inspiration to keep your ideas flowing!
Next, you’ll have a blast designing all kinds of awesome hairstyles and learning the pro secret to cool 3/4 angle poses. After that, you’ll transform your sketches with clean, confident lines and learn how to color your art like a pro.
Asia reveals her method for picking perfect color combos in seconds and creating 3D depth with shadows and light. Then, for the final touch, you’ll add cool special effects and textures to make your art truly stand out. And as a special bonus, Asia shows you how to turn your finished artwork into real, physical stickers you can hold in your hand!
Get ready for an exciting journey of creating beautiful manga art. It starts now!
2+ Hours of on-demand videos
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Certificate of Completion
Get to know your course instructor, Asia. She’ll share all the exciting things in store for you in this course!
Let’s kick things off by finding inspiration and learning to draw from simple shapes. We’ll build your confidence, solid drawing habits, and your own personal inspiration vault.
Then, we’ll master Clip Studio Paint essentials like layers and brushes, turning those foundational skills into your first anime artwork.
We’ll start by breaking everything down into simple shapes, building your first sketches from the ground up. You’ll learn to construct expressive faces, design awesome hairstyles, and even pose your characters from a dynamic 3/4 angle.
Then, we’ll add depth with shadows and light, using cool digital tools to give your characters a real 3D feel. Plus, I’ll share my favorite tricks for cleverly hiding tough parts to draw and for fixing proportions fast.
Next, let’s dive into the digital tools to make clean, professional line art. You’ll discover how to keep your lines razor-sharp no matter how big your artwork, and find the perfect brushes to give your characters texture.
Then, we’ll level up your skills with pro secrets for drawing smooth, confident lines every time. You’ll learn how to add depth and interest by changing the thickness of your lines. Transform your sketches into crisp, dynamic art that truly stands out.
Time to make our characters pop with color! First, you’ll learn the essential technique of laying down flat colors to simplify further steps. Next, we’ll explore how to choose the perfect color palette to create a specific mood.
Finally, you’ll discover how to experiment with dozens of different color schemes to find the one that makes your artwork truly stand out. This foundation makes adding shadows and highlights later a total breeze.
Ready to dive into the fun stuff? You’ll master four different ways to bring your art to life, starting with the essentials like adding colored line art, highlights, and shadows for depth.
We’ll explore awesome tricks like using Color Dodge for stunning glows and painting shadows layer by layer. Finally, you’ll see how subtle touches like gradients and refined line art can give your work a professional, polished finish.
Let’s add the final magic to your art with cool effects like glows, blurs, and even a “glitch” look to make your character stand out!
You’ll then learn how to turn your finished illustration into a real, physical sticker, from cleaning up your file to saving it for professional printing. It’s an amazing feeling to hold your awesome creation in your hand!
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Asia Ladowska is an artist known for her expressive, manga-inspired illustrations and character work. She is the author of ‘Sketch with Asia: Manga‑Inspired Art and Tutorials’ and has a large online following.
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