Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence

Searching for References

A course by Elena G. Bansh , Illustrator

100% positive reviews (22)

1,664 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Searching for References

Overview

“Now, I will explain how I usually search for references and organize all the collected materials. ”

In this video lesson Elena G. Bansh addresses the topic: Searching for References, 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 teach you how to research your own references for your character illustration. I usually research for my own references by my own photos or by just walking on the street, but you can also do it using websites and applications such as Pinterest and Instagram. I will now teach you how to do it. There are different ways I usually search for references. One is Instagram. I save pictures that I like and I just go there and check them again. Another one is Pinterest, which I'm now going to show you how to use. And then there are other ways, for example, checking books, watc...”

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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.