Imaginary Worldbuilding for Comic Book Drawing
A course by Liam Sharp , Writer and Illustrator
Joined September 2020
Learn to enhance your storytelling skills by exploring illustration techniques to create rich, believable environments for comic books and other artistic pieces
- 100% positive reviews (40)
- 1793 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn to enhance your storytelling skills by exploring illustration techniques to create rich, believable environments for comic books and other artistic pieces
For award-winning comic artist Liam Sharp, storytelling is a defining part of what makes us human; it has inspired us to cross oceans and reach for the stars. Through his striking artwork and immersive worldbuilding, he has collaborated with best-selling authors and publications like DC Comics.
In this online course, Liam takes you through his creative technique to create compelling illustrated universes that enhance a comic or story. By combining pencils, ink, paint, and Photoshop, he takes you step by step through creating a detailed universe that can transport a reader into another world.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (40)
- 1793 students
- 18 lessons (4h 0m)
- 18 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Illustrate a page of comic art using pencil, ink, paint, and Photoshop, then apply a written script.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in comics or mixed-media illustration.
Requirements and materials
Some drawing experience is beneficial, but not essential.
To take this course, you need a sketchbook, Indian ink, sponges, a brush pen, pencils, an eraser, a ruler, acrylic paint, brushes, a spatula, and access to Photoshop if you wish to digitally enhance your illustration.
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A course by Liam Sharp
Liam Sharp is an award-winning British comic book artist, writer, publisher, and co-founder of Madefire Inc. He’s worked with major comic companies, from Marvel, DarkHorse, Image, and DC. Liam has also created his own comics, titled Starhenge.
He’s drawn the Hulk, Spider-man, Venom, Spawn, and more recently the best-selling Wonder Woman Rebirth series, The Lies and The Truth. He also illustrated an issue of The Justice League, a Dark Knight Metal tie-in, and the acclaimed The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman series, which he also wrote. Liam recently finished a 24-issue illustration of The Green Lantern,, and Batman: Reptilian for DC's Black Label imprint.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Fundamentals of World Building
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Materials
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What Is the Corridor?
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Analyzing the Script
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Organic Shapes: Basic Exercises
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U3
The Establishing Shot and Inset
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The Layout 1
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The Layout 2
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The Layout 3
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The Inking Process 1
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The Inking Process 2
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Final Details 1
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Final Details 2
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Final Details 3
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U4
The Colouring Technique
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Creating Textures
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Applying Textures in Photoshop 1
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Applying Textures in Photoshop 2
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Applying Textures in Photoshop 3
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FP
Final project
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World building for comic books
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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ifocill
Incredible the way he shows a more organic drawing style with the idea that we subconsciously have the ability to project or capture what we think, without a doubt it is a work of art, it is one of my favorite courses, I have seen it 3 times and I think I will keep coming back for more.
camiloende
Very buenosoos
wizarddesign
I love Liam Sharp’s art style. I have been using Photoshop since 1995 and learned a couple things I did not know about. I love the PENTEL BRUSH PEN. It works great and imitates a brush very well. I also love the sponge technique and bout a dozen sponges to experiment with. Fun class and a great and inspiring final piece of artwork. Great job and I really enjoyed the course!
leosx
Muito bom o curso.
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m.figorito
PlusVery Nice Course! The style is very cool and its a must!