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Expressive Manga Illustration in Watercolor

A course by Geoff Pascual , Artist

Artist. Santa Ana, United States.
Joined October 2020

Explore the vibrant Japanese art form by learning a range of drawing and watercolor techniques

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100% positive reviews (210)
8,055 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Explore the vibrant Japanese art form by learning a range of drawing and watercolor techniques

Manga and anime are art forms known for the expressiveness of their characters. The magic of Geoff Pascual’s artwork happens when he adds the fluidity of watercolors into the mix. His work combines the nostalgia of his favorite anime characters with the vivid nature of watercolor.

Discover how to bring your own manga character to life by learning drawing and watercolor techniques. Express your imagination on paper by exploring visual elements, color mapping, and painting in layers.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 22 downloads

Tools and Materials
4 minutes, 22 seconds
Drawing with Anime Proportions
11 minutes, 11 seconds
Watercolor Techniques
16 minutes, 24 seconds
Mixing Paint
11 minutes, 30 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (210)
  • 8,055 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 56m)
  • 22 additional resources (11 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a watercolor painting of your own manga character.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in learning how to draw and paint manga characters.

Requirements and materials

A basic understanding of drawing is recommended.

To take this course, you need sketching and watercolor paper, drawing tools like a pencil and eraser, paint brushes, and watercolors. Access to a computer with Photoshop and a camera are also needed to digitize your work.


Reviews

8,055 Students
210 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Geoff Pascual

A course by Geoff Pascual

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Artist

Geoff is a California-based artist specialized in watercolor manga. While studying business entrepreneurship at CSU Fullerton, he began selling his artwork online. After receiving a widely positive response to his work, he decided to pursue art full-time.

In 2018, he opened Pascual Productions studio in Santa Ana, California. His work has been exhibited at industry-leading events in major cities across the USA, including Anime Expo in Los Angeles and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been featured in publications like Coast Magazine and ZO Magazine.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • U2

    Preparation

    • Tools and Materials
    • Drawing with Anime Proportions
    • Watercolor Techniques
    • Mixing Paint
    • Gathering References and Inspiration
  • U3

    Painting Process

    • Thumbnail Compositions and Color Mapping
    • Building the Linework
    • Tracing onto Watercolor Paper and Painting the Base Layer
    • Shadow Layer
    • Final Details
  • U4

    Photographing Your Work for Social Media and/or Print

    • Photographing Your Work
    • Creating Web and Print Files in Photoshop
  • FP

    Final project

    • Expressive Manga Illustration in Watercolor

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    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Expressive Manga Illustration in Watercolor. Illustration course by Geoff Pascual Best seller

Expressive Manga Illustration in Watercolor

A course by Geoff Pascual
Artist. Santa Ana, United States.
Joined October 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (210)
  • 8,055 students