Imaginary Worldbuilding for Comic Book Drawing
The Layout 3
A course by Liam Sharp , Writer and Illustrator
Joined September 2020
About the video: The Layout 3
Overview
“Now I will focus on the main character of my page, her personality, and how she interacts with the universe I created. I will also have to think about her clothes, trying to avoid following clichés but twisting elements to create a unique design. ”
In this video lesson Liam Sharp addresses the topic: The Layout 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Imaginary Worldbuilding for Comic Book Drawing. Learn to enhance your storytelling skills by exploring illustration techniques to create rich, believable environments for comic books and other artistic pieces.
Partial transcription of the video
“The Layout Before I go any further, I need to think about Lady Olivetta Tark a bit and think about what this imperial life suit will look like. I'll try and create something that looks like it's functional but also, imperial if that's possible. What does that mean and what do you want to do with that? Maybe there are epaulets on the shoulders that suggest something that's formal and the thing that royalty might wear. Maybe you'd put some design that looks like a sash that gives it militaristic quality. Maybe she has something like a pocket on the side of her leg where a gun might go. There ...”
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Course summary for: Imaginary Worldbuilding for Comic Book Drawing
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Ink Illustration, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration

Liam Sharp
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.
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