Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence
About Me
A course by Elena G. Bansh , Illustrator
About the video: About Me
Overview
“To start with, I'll explain how I started becoming an illustrator. I'll talk about my studies abroad, some of my experiences as a freelance artist, and my strong connection with Japan and how it translates into my art. ”
In this video lesson Elena G. Bansh addresses the topic: About Me , which is part of the Domestika online course: Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence. Learn to transform real-world inspiration into captivating characters designs influenced by Japanese culture. .
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello, my name is Elena Galofaro, and I'm a freelance visual artist. Welcome to my Domestika course. I am from Italy, Milan, but I used to live in many cities in the world. I have been living in Japan, in Yokohama, for a couple of years. Then I moved to London for about three years. And I often go to Korea as well for travel. My mother sent me to a drawing school when I was eight, and I had to go there once a week for just one hour. However, even if it was just an hour, I loved it so much that I decided to become an artist from there. And so I went to art high school that was just next to m...”
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Course summary for: Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Clip Studio Paint, Procreate -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Manga

Elena G. Bansh
A course by Elena G. Bansh
Elena G. Bansh is an Italian illustrator and animator whose career has spanned from Italy to London, with a significant stint in Japan.
Educated in animation at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Italy and holding a master's degree in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art in London, Elena has collaborated with renowned international clients such as NATURE, Apple, and BBC Science Focus.
Her work frequently delves into fantasy themes and is deeply influenced by her experiences in Japan. It has been recognized and awarded multiple times, showcasing her ability to weave stories through vibrant colors and memorable characters.
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