Illustrative People class

Welcome!

In this class, I’ll guide you through my process for drawing simplified mini people, stylized faces, portraits, and full-body figures. We’ll take it step by step, starting with the basics like proportion, simple shapes, and how to place features in a way that feels clear and doable. Then we’ll build from there, little by little. Glad to have you here.

x Elaine

    • See full art supplies list for this class here.

    • Color Recipes ebook is available here.

  • I’d love to hear from you! If you’d like feedback on anything from this class, just email me a photo of your work along with any questions or comments, and I’ll get back to you.

  • VIA INSTAGRAM: Share your class assignments with me on instagram by tagging me @dearelaineco or #artwithelaine 💕.
    VIA EMAIL: Send me your classwork and final project from this class at hello@dearelaine.co

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  • Art Supplies & Mixing Demo

    Art Supplies & Mixing Demo

    In this video, I’ll introduce you to the art supplies we'll be using in the "Illustrative People" class.

  • Lesson 1: Mini People

    Lesson 1: Mini People

    In this lesson, we'll delve into the process of creating stylized mini carrot people using colored pencils.

  • Lesson 2: Simple Stylized Faces

    Lesson 2: Simple Stylized Faces

    In this lesson, we’ll focus on stylizing faces and exploring various features to help you discover your unique artistic style.

  • Lesson 3: Fashion Portraits

    Lesson 3: Fashion Portraits

    In this lesson, we'll dive into illustrating fashionable, stylized portraits.

  • Lesson 4: Full Body Figures

    Lesson 4: Full Body Figures

    In this lesson, we’ll explore how to illustrate full-body figures using helpful guidelines .

  • Lesson 5: Final Project

    Lesson 5: Final Project

    In this final project, you'll bring your character to life by placing them into a scene.

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    Q&A Zoom Recording

    A recording of our live Q&A zoom session, where a variety of student questions were addressed—from drawing fine details on miniature faces to discovering your own unique style when illustrating people.

Class Notes

Any additional questions, concerns, feedback? Let me know hello@dearelaine.co

  • VIA INSTAGRAM: Share your class assignments with me on instagram by tagging me @dearelaineco or #artwithelaine 💕.
    VIA EMAIL: Send me your classwork and final project from this class at hello@dearelaine.co

  • If you’d like my feedback on anything covered in this class, please email me a picture of your work along with your questions or comments, and I will get back to you! While I hope to set up a feedback and discussion group for all my classes in the future, for now, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d also love to hear how you’re doing and any suggestions you might have for future classes. Thank you for participating!

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