A Pro's Guide to Coloring Comic Art with Procreate!
Learn the basics of flatting, lighting, shadows, and special effects from a veteran comic book colorist!
Description
Dive deep into the world of comic book coloring using Procreate with industry veteran Kurt Michael Russell. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist aiming to refine your skills, this comprehensive course will take you from importing line art to rendering and adding special effects.
What You Will Learn
Introduction: Get to know Kurt and understand the course layout.
Quick Coloring Guide: A jump-start to your coloring journey to get started now!
Resource Library: Access downloadable assets to boost your learning like brushes, comic page templates, and layered files for reference.
Essential Tools: Master brushes, smudging, erasers, layers, and color management.
Advanced Manipulation: Learn about transformations, selections, and adjustments.
Workflow Optimization: Understand actions and file specifications.
Flatting Skills: Explore the science and art behind flatting.
Procreate Selection: Efficiently manage your selections in Procreate.
Base Coloring: The foundation of your artwork.
Rendering Series: 4-part intensive on everything from color theory to advanced lighting.
Advanced Techniques: Cut & grad style, and selection saving tips.
Special Effects: Add a sparkle to your artwork.
Mood Setting: Understand the nuances of tinting and adjustments.
Export Options: Get your artwork ready for the world.
Who Should Take This Course?
Complete Beginners: If you're just starting, no worries. No prior experience required.
Intermediate Artists: Aiming to refine your skills? This course is for you.
Professionals: Master your craft even further with advanced techniques.
Requirements
An iPad with Procreate installed
Apple Pencil for the best experience
By the end of this journey, you won't just know the techniques; you’ll have the confidence to make your art come alive. Let’s start coloring, one panel at a time.
What You Will Learn!
- A simple and professional process for coloring line art step-by-step. You'll follow along with the provided line art exercise or use your own!
- Enjoy an initial "quick start" lesson to get you coloring quickly!
- How to use all of Procreate's major tools for flatting and coloring.
- If you are used to PS or CSP, you'll learn to overcome some of Procreate's selection tool limitations with workarounds using layers and saved selections.
- Learn how to flat using custom provided brushes (and why you shouldn't use the lasso for flatting in Procreate. You can't turn off anti-aliasing!)
- Multiple ways of doing highlights and shadows and special effects!
- Efficient workflows that work for hobbyists and pros alike.
- How to export CMYK files for professional work with publishers.
- You'll learn about Procreate's file types and how make sure your comic pages are sized properly.
- Too many tips, tricks, and shortcuts along the way to list here!
Who Should Attend!
- Hobbyists, students, and professionals that want to learn how to color with Procreate.
- Users of Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Sketchbook, ArtRage, Fresco, Illustrator, Medibang, GIMP, and other apps like them will find this to be a good primer on using Procreate for digital art and coloring.