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Manga Illustration with Procreate

A course by Liya , Artist

Artist. Hamburg, Germany.
Joined November 2021

Learn to illustrate atmospheric scenes inspired by manga, from composition and character design to line art and shading

Best seller
97% positive reviews (125)
8,454 students
Audio: German
German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to illustrate atmospheric scenes inspired by manga, from composition and character design to line art and shading

How can you create an atmosphere that captivates your audience? This is the specialty of Liya Weng, better known as Mochipanko, whose artwork draws viewers into her illustrated world through their rich details. Her characters and compositions are inspired by Japanese art and culture, particularly manga and anime, and have caught the attention of major gaming companies like Steam and Bandai Namco, with whom she collaborates as a freelance artist.

In this online course, she teaches you how to create manga-inspired illustrations from scratch. Learn to develop a composition, create color palettes, and design your own characters in Procreate and Photoshop, shaping every aspect from the background down to the elaborate details. By the end, you'll know how to convey any idea or emotion through compelling illustrations and vibrant compositions.

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What will you learn in this online course?

19 lessons & 28 downloads

About Me
7 minutes, 12 seconds
My Influences
5 minutes, 46 seconds
Working with Brushes
4 minutes, 1 second
The Character
18 minutes, 2 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (125)
  • 8,454 students
  • 19 lessons (2h 35m)
  • 28 additional resources (9 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: German
  • German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a digital illustration with the following features: an expressively colorful atmosphere, a character as the main focus, and background elements that enhance the composition and underlying story (e.g. plants, animals, or objects).

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to fully understand the illustration process, including how to create atmosphere, design characters, and develop a composition.

Requirements and materials

A working knowledge of Procreate or similar drawing programs and experience in digital drawing are essential for this course.

Your teacher uses Procreate on an iPad Pro for the final project and retouches it in Photoshop, but you can use any editing program you like.


Reviews

8,454 Students
125 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Liya

A course by Liya

Teacher Plus
Artist

Liya Weng, better known as Mochipanko, is a Hamburg-based artist. Although she studied interior design, her passion for creative drawing quickly rerouted her onto a career path as a freelance illustrator, designer, and tattoo artist. Her style is heavily influenced by Japanese culture and art, especially manga and anime, which she's loved since she was a child.

As a result of these influences, her art often transmits a sense of calm, warmth, and nostalgia. Her personal projects include illustrations, comics, merchandise, and tattoos, which she sells through her online shop as well as at manga and anime fairs or events. The bulk of her clients belong to the gaming industry and her illustrations have seen wide-spread use, from the cover of a soundtrack for a Bandai Namco game to background images for Steam profiles.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • My Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • What Is Manga Actually?
    • My Illustrations and What Is behind Them: Composition and Color Palette
    • Perspective, Character Design, and Storytelling
    • Where Do I Get My Ideas From?
    • Sketch Sheet 1
    • Sketch Sheet 2
  • U3

    The First Steps

    • Laying Out the Canvas
    • Working with Brushes
    • Composition Sketch and Rough Colouring
  • U4

    The Elaboration and the Finishing Touches

    • The Character
    • Geese and Additional Elements
    • The Ground
    • The Background
    • Final Touches in Photoshop
  • U5

    How to Present Your Work

    • Social Media Presence
    • Portfolio
    • Tips for Online Shops and Conventions
  • FP

    Final project

    • Manga Illustration with Procreate

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

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

  • Learn from the best professionals

    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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  • Get front-row seats

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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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FAQs

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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Manga Illustration with Procreate. Illustration course by Liya Best seller

Manga Illustration with Procreate

A course by Liya
Artist. Hamburg, Germany.
Joined November 2021
  • 97% positive reviews (125)
  • 8,454 students