Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence

Influences

A course by Elena G. Bansh , Illustrator

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1,664 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Influences

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll introduce you to all my influences and artists shaping my style. ”

In this video lesson Elena G. Bansh addresses the topic: Influences, 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

“In this lesson, I will introduce you to my influences and all the artists that have shaped my style. I will start with three Japanese artists that are related to each other by projects and styles. The first artist is Matsumoto Tayo, which is mostly famous for being the creator of Tekkonkin Creed, Blue Spring, and many other very beautiful manga. This first manga is Matsumoto Tayo, and being a Japanese manga, I will open it from the back. He's very good at drawing, and you can see it from his line. He adds a lot of details in each of his drawings, and the stories are really interesting as we...”

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Course summary for: Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (22)
1664 students
4 units
17 lessons (2h 31m)
10 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Clip Studio Paint, Procreate
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Manga

Elena G. Bansh

A course by Elena G. Bansh

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Illustrator

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.