Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence
Coloring 1
A course by Elena G. Bansh , Illustrator
About the video: Coloring 1
Overview
“Choosing the right palette can be challenging, but I will teach you how I usually start coloring my illustrations from scratch. I will introduce you to some features of my favorite coloring software Clip Studio Paint. ”
In this video lesson Elena G. Bansh addresses the topic: Coloring 1, 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
“Choosing your own color palette can be very challenging, but in this lesson I will teach you how I usually choose my own color palette. I will introduce you to one of my favorite software, Clip Studio Paint, which is the one I always use to color my illustrations. I will also give you some practical exercises to learn how to color your illustration. The first thing you need to know is that there are primary, secondary and complementary colors. So the primary colors include yellow, blue and red. These colors can't be created by mixing any other color, and that's why they're primary. The seco...”
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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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