Illustrate Fantasy Characters from Scratch
A course by Raquel M. Varela , Digital Illustrator
Learn about techniques and resources for illustrating fantastical characters full of movement, color, and magic
Digital drawing is the perfect way to unleash your imagination. In this course, illustrator Raquel Martínez Varela will teach you how to illustrate fantasy characters from scratch with digital techniques.
Throughout the units, you will learn to give movement to your illustration and create a magical atmosphere in which light and color will play a fundamental role. Get ready to give life to fantastic characters full of dynamism and expressiveness.
What will you learn in this online course?
29 lessons & 20 downloads
- 20 students
- 29 lessons (6h 18m)
- 20 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Clip Studio PaintWhat is this course's project?
You will create an illustration of an original fantasy character with light effects and other visual resources.
Who is this online course for?
Any beginnerartist who likes to draw magic and fantasy.
Requirements and materials
You will need to have a basic knowledge of digital drawing as well as a digital tablet, a computer or tablet, and drawing software such as Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, or Procreate.
Raquel M. Varela
A course by Raquel M. Varela
Raquel Martínez Varela, known as reirei.art, is a Spanish digital illustrator specializing in creating female characters and fantasy scenes full of magic and movement. Based in Toledo, her work stands out for its construction of imaginary worlds where the ethereal and dreamlike take center stage.
Largely self-taught, he supplemented his training at the Escuela Ilustra in Seville, developing a friendly and accessible approach to illustration. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with publishers such as Planeta Cómic, Editions Bookmark, and 3DTotal Publishing, as well as working with creative brands like XP-Pen and Huion.
Her creative process is deeply inspired by fantasy, fairy tales, and influences such as anime and animation. In her courses, she shares her experience from an empathetic perspective, guiding beginners and encouraging them to develop their own style through exploration and practice.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Context, methodology and project preparation
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Software and digital drawing
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Dynamism: Body Movement 1
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Dynamism: Body Movement 2
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Dynamism: movement on stage 1
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Dynamism: movement on stage 2
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Dynamism: movement on stage 3
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The idea
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U3
The development
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Composition and sketch 1
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Composition and sketch 2
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Working on line art 1
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Working on line art 2
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Working on line art 3
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Color and contrast 1
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Color and Contrast 2
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Shadows and details 1
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Shadows and Details 2
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Shadows and details 3
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Shadows and details 4
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Shadows and details 5
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Setting 1
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Setting 2
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Setting 3
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Setting 4
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Setting 5
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Tonal correction
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U4
Conclusion and tips
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Retouching and corrections
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Exporting and sharing on social media
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FP
Final project
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Illustrating Fantasy Characters from Scratch
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