Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence
Shadows and Lights
A course by Elena G. Bansh , Illustrator
About the video: Shadows and Lights
Overview
“Let me show you how to explore the magic of shadows and lights, trying to use them differently to accentuate your character's story and create multiple atmospheres. ”
In this video lesson Elena G. Bansh addresses the topic: Shadows and Lights, 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, we will explore the beauties and magics of shadows and lights and how to use them in different ways. You will now see how to create multiple atmospheres for your character illustration. So now let's talk about shadows and lights. Those are tools that can give something more to your illustration. They can give an atmosphere and a feeling. They can also give a sense of time because depending on the lights and shadows, the time is also different. For example, if the sun is over the head of the character, it can be midday. If the sun is on the back, it might be sunset or sunrise...”
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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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