Beginner Illustration: From Play to Visual Storytelling
About This Class
Ever wondered how to make illustrations that tell stories? I’m Masho Margishvili - with over a decade of experience in illustration and a master’s in educational game design. This class uses playful exercises to teach you composition, color, storytelling, and a unique idea-generation system.
What you will learn:
Learn illustration basics - composition, color, and style.
Use playful prompts to spark story-driven ideas.
Apply a system to generate fresh concepts anytime.
Bonus: design printable stickers from your illustrations.
Optional skip-ahead paths for experienced artists.
Who this class is for:
Beginners eager to explore illustration through play.
Experienced artists seeking new ways to overcome creative blocks.
Materials you’ll need:
Paper, pencil, eraser, and coloring tools.
Digital tools: Illustrator, Procreate (optional).
Printer + sticker paper (optional, for bonus section).
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What Students Are Saying
“What a lovely class. It's very playful and inspiring. Viewers: You could do all steps, skip some or simply watch her to dream yourself into the evolving story. Masho: Thank you for sharing your vivid, colorful and enchanted way of developing an illustration.”
— Jess Loeve
“It was just a fun way to bring ideas to life. It was made with a lot of care and passion, which is clear to see. Made me think of new things to consider.”