How to Draw Comic Style Artwork - From Sketch to Rendering

Course details

In this course you will learn how to draw comic style art from the basic sketch to the final rendering.  You will gain a better understanding on how to create illustrations with depth and dimension.  By using line, shape, and forms we can construct anything.  I will teach you how to simplify the things around you and then draw them with your own creative filter.

For this course you will need a pencil and paper or a drawing tablet.  I will be using Traditional Comic Art tools such as 2h and HB lead.  Bristol board smooth and various erasers.  You will learn more about these tools as I am using them to create the work.  You can still create and follow along with a regular pencil and paper.

This course is broken up into 3 main sections.

Section 1 - Understanding Line - Shape - Form

Section 2 - Drawing Comic Book Style Faces

Section 3 - Shading and Rendering

Section 4 - Drawing Poses for Comic Book Characters

You will work through a variety of practice activities that you can share in the Q+A Section of this course.  Make sure to be specific with any questions or trouble areas you may have.  I will do my best to offer any insight that I can.

In this course you will learn -

• Understanding Line - Shape and Form

• Constructing Your Designs with Primitive Shapes

• Working with Light and Shadow

• Cross hatching or Rendering Techniques

• Line Weight and Line Clarity

• Focal Points

• Contrast within the work

• And Rendering a Variety of Materials

• Drawing and Rendering a Comic Book Character

This course is designed for aspiring comic artists that want to create more impact in their illustrations but I feel a lot of these lessons can apply to a variety of art styles.

By the end of these lessons you will have learned how to add more depth and dimension to your art.  I am here to help you with any questions you might have and I look forward to seeing your artwork in the Q+A Section of this course

Thank you for considering my course and good luck with your studies!

Sincerely,

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics