Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence

Materials and Tools

A course by Elena G. Bansh , Illustrator

100% positive reviews (22)

1,663 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Materials and Tools

Overview

“I will show you all the materials you need to create your illustration. Besides, I will show you the materials I must have on my desk while working and my favorite brands. ”

In this video lesson Elena G. Bansh addresses the topic: Materials and Tools, 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'll show you all the materials you need to create your illustration. I'll also show you some of the material that I must have on my desk while I illustrate, and some of my favorite brands. The first material you need is paper. The one I usually use is just a simple A4 paper, which I really like because it's very thin and good for the type of illustration I usually make. Then a ruler, which you will need later to trace perfect lines. I like this type of color pencil, they are a Japanese brand and they're called Mitsubishi pencil number 7700. They are blue and they're very so...”

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Course summary for: Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (22)
1663 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.