Learner story · anonymized
Busy parent, evening learner
A parent of two practicing after bedtime in short sessions, using the practice files and one 1:1 review.
- 20lessons in 8 weeks
- 22 minaverage session
- 1piece revised after review
Self-paced · Beginner+
Color & Light for Illustrators
Value, palettes, Multiply shading and rim light — short lessons designed for 20-minute practice sessions.
20 lessonsPractice files includedCaptions + transcripts
What you'll learn
- Value first
- Grayscale studies, the five-value scale and a quick saturation check layer.
- Palette building
- Limited palettes that feel intentional: analogous, complementary and triad.
- Multiply shading
- One cool shadow color on a clipped layer; soft vs hard edges.
- Rim light & glow
- Add and Screen layers, used sparingly, on a character you drew earlier.
Value & palette demo
Analogous
Complementary
Triad
Included
- Downloadable practice canvases for every lesson
- Palette swatches and a value-check list
- Captions and transcripts for every video