Drawing comic and manga course for beginners (Adobe Illustrator)

From 40 £ /h

Comic and manga are very popular ways of telling stories. It's become same kind of art as literature. Good storytelling helps in winning a sukces.
From basic drawing skills to create multilayered plot of series - I will guide you throught many difficulties of comic and manga creation.

Extra information

prepare basic tools of drawing, later laptop with Adobe Illustrator

Location

Online from Poland

About Me

I'm an artist from Poland and my passion are illustration, comics, and manga. I'd love to teaching others, using all my knowledge and skills.
Don't learn on your mistakes - learn on my :)

Education

2018 - 2019 W. Strzemiński Academy of Art in Łódź
postgraduate studies, specialization: Illustration and comic with elements of preproduction games and films
2015-2017 The Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw
Postgraduate Studies, specialization: Artetherapy with elements of pedagogical therapy
2010 - 2013 W. Strzemiński Academy of Art in Łódź
Master Studies, specialisation: Artistic Graphic Design
2007-2010 University of Computer Sciences and Skills in Łódź
Bachelor Studies, specialization: Project Graphic design

Experience / Qualifications

2013 - 2014 Potęga Obrazu
- course in the creation of Concept Art
2016 Strzemiński Academy of Art in Łódź
- International Summer Courses – PATA
- "Comics, illustration and preproduction of game design with elements of Concept Art”

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Polish

Skills

Comic art

Adobe illustrator

Illustration

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

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*You never drew before but would like to start?

*You need to create your portfolio for entrance exams of Arts school ? Or you are already I. Art school and would like to have some support ?

Book a first session and let's give it a try !

Let's have great creative moment together !

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Shall we learn together?

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ABOUT THE CLASS:

Do you have a character in your head, a story you’ve been thinking about, or simply an urge to draw and wonder what might happen if you turned it into a comic?

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There are no specific requirements regarding materials. We can work with pencil and paper, ink, color, or digital tools. If you would like to work digitally, you will need to bring your own laptop and software; there are many excellent open-source and inexpensive options available.

ABOUT ME:

I am a lifelong comics lover, as well as an artist, architect, and published comic book author. My background in architecture helps me create convincing worlds, environments, and backgrounds, while my professional experience in animation has given me a good understanding of timing and pace. I look forward to exploring this amazing medium further with you!

***The class is suitable for total beginners as well as intermediate and advanced students.

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My lessons are designed for children and beginners who want to explore the world of graphic design and learn how to create their own projects.

We will start with the basics!

Before jumping into design software, we will explore the fundamentals of graphic design, including a little bit of design history and important design principles such as typography, color theory, composition and visual hierarchy.

Step by step, students will learn how to work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma.

I believe that the best way to learn design is by actually creating things! That's why my lessons include fun, creative assignments such as designing logos, posters, visual identities, websites and mobile app interfaces.

Every lesson will be adapted to the student's age, interests, experience and learning pace.

My goal is not just to teach students how to use design software, but also how to think like designers. I want to help them develop their creativity, solve problems and understand the decisions behind their designs.

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I don't believe in rigid templates or magical formulas. You cannot learn to play an instrument just by reading music, and you cannot learn to draw by simply memorizing geometric clichés. Drawing is not a rational process; as the great master Moebius showed us, a line only truly comes to life when you quiet down the analytical mind and tap into the intuitive "right side" of your brain. My method is hands-on: we practice first, we analyze after.
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Learn how to transform static images, technical illustrations and creative concepts into engaging AI-powered animations.

In these practical, personalised lessons, I will guide you through the complete creative workflow, from concept to final production.

What you will learn:

- Creative AI tools and effective prompt engineering
- Preparing images for AI animation
- Creating motion blueprints and scene directions
- Animating machinery, mechanical systems and visual concepts
- Maintaining visual consistency and realistic movement
- Identifying and correcting AI-generated errors
- Refining animations and editing videos
- Creating professional content for education, business and social media

Who is this for?

Content creators, educators, engineers, technical professionals, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in practical AI animation.

No programming experience required. Lessons are adapted to your experience and creative goals.

Learn by creating real projects, with personalised guidance from an experienced educator and AI creative producer.

Teaching language: English

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