Draw Your Own
Characters & Worlds
From chibi characters and scene composition to Japanese-style impasto, learn the full Procreate workflow step by step across 10 lessons and 25 hours. Beginner-friendly, with at least 3 finished pieces completed in class—draw your own characters and the worlds they live in.
- Beginner-friendly: from the interface and brushes to your first piece
- 10 lessons, 25 hours—complete at least 3 finished illustrations
- In-person (Neihu, Taipei) + live Zoom stream
- Class recordings for replay—never fall behind and keep practicing after class
Start from zero and draw your characters and their world together
No talent required, no rote memorizing. 10 progressive lessons let even beginners build up to complete pieces:
Start From Zero
From the Procreate interface and brushes to the line-art and coloring workflow, we guide you painlessly step by step—no prior experience needed.
Complete 3 Pieces
Chibi characters, scenes, and Japanese-style portraits—finish at least three complete illustrations in class, so you leave with real work.
Characters and Worlds
Beyond just characters, you'll learn to draw the scenes they live in—giving your work story and a real sense of space.
Small-Class Critiques
Small-group interaction plus weekly individual critiques from the instructor—truly helping you put the ideas in your head onto the page.
"I really want to start drawing, but I'm a total beginner—I don't even know where to make the first stroke."
- ✕You want to draw your own characters but don't know where to begin
- ✕You can draw characters, but backgrounds and scenes leave you stuck with empty pictures
- ✕Self-teaching keeps fizzling out—no one to review your work or tell you what to fix
A beginner's biggest hurdle is never talent—it's the lack of a step-by-step path and someone to guide you along the way.
This class starts with the interface and layers up three themes—chibi characters, scenes, and portraits—with individual critiques from the instructor in a small class, taking you from zero to independently completing a full piece.
This Class Is Perfect for You If…
Whether you've never drawn before, just bought an iPad, or want to turn a hobby into a real skill, you'll find your starting point here.
You're a total beginner,
ready to take the first step
You just bought an iPad,
and want to learn Procreate
You can only draw characters,
and want to learn scenes & worlds
You want someone
to review your work in person
Course Syllabus
Three units, 25 hours of systematic teaching—layering up from cute chibi to Japanese-style impasto characters, with a finished piece from every unit.
Unit 1Chibi Characters & Procreate Basics
7.5hr · Start with the easiest, cutest characters
The first time you pick up your iPad, we start with the cutest, most approachable chibi characters! We introduce Procreate's tools and brushes from scratch, walk through the full workflow from line art to coloring, and master chibi proportions, expressions, and pose design.
- ToolsGet to know Procreate tools and essential brushes
- WorkflowThe full line-art and coloring workflow
- DesignChibi proportions, expressions, and pose design
Unit 2Scene Painting & Spatial Training
7.5hr · Draw the world your character lives in
"Characters are fine, but backgrounds always ruin the piece?" This unit teaches you to draw the world your character lives in. Start with composition and perspective, learn to simplify buildings, plants, and objects, then use a sense of time and weather to set the mood—making scenes full of story.
- CompositionIntro to composition and perspective
- SimplifySimplify scene elements: buildings, plants, objects
- AtmosphereSense of time and weather to elevate mood
Unit 3Character Portraits & Complete Creation
10hr · Into the heart of Japanese-style impasto
The final stage moves into the heart of Japanese-style impasto. We practice building up and blending color blocks, master the proportion principles of facial features, fully break down how to paint a character portrait, and push your work's polish even further through assignment feedback discussions.
- BlendingBuilding up and blending color blocks
- FeaturesProportion principles for facial features
- BreakdownCharacter painting breakdown + assignment feedback
Exclusive Brushes & Assets × Assignment Critiques × Student Community
Enroll and enjoy multiple extras that keep you practicing—and never alone—after class.
- Exclusive course brushes + asset files：Given in class, so you draw with the same tools as the instructor
- Weekly assignments + individual critiques：The instructor personally reviews your work and pinpoints blind spots so you truly progress
- Exclusive Discord student group：Ask questions and connect anytime after class, plus online showcases and reward programs
Prerequisites
We suggest starting with this foundation course first — the rest will come much easier:
Procreate Impasto Basics: In-Person Class for BeginnersRecommended firstFinished this course? Here's your next step
Based on the skills you'll have built, this is the smoothest path forward.
Next, place your characters in a scene — that's when the picture feels complete.
Portfolio ready? Learn how to land your first commission.
More Than 10 Lessons—A Companion on Your First Steps
From your first stroke to your first finished piece, we're with you the whole way.
Class recordings + limited-time replay
Both in-person and online students can rewatch recordings to review—missing a class or wanting a second look won't leave you behind.
Exclusive Discord student group
Stuck after class? No need to wait until next week—ask anytime, with the instructor and classmates practicing alongside you.
Individual assignment critiques
The instructor gives personal feedback on weekly assignments, pointing out your blind spots and turning your ideas into real pictures.
Wei Chang
"Being a beginner isn't a problem. With the right path and someone to review your work, you can absolutely draw your own characters."
A graduate of NCUE's Fine Arts Department, Wei has taught Painter at Liancheng since 2007 while taking on commercial commissions. With over a decade of professional art-outsourcing experience—spanning film and animation, game characters and scenes, publisher cover and interior illustration, and advertising art—he has taught courses on YOTTA and TIBAME and exhibited at the Taiwan Comic Festival, Taiwan Original Convention, and NCUE's Fine Arts Department.
FAQ
Can I join if I can't draw at all?
Absolutely! This course is designed for complete beginners—we start from the Procreate interface and guide you step by step to create your very first piece, so you can dive in with zero drawing experience.
Are classes recorded? What if I miss one?
Yes. Online students get limited-time replay, and in-person students can purchase recording access too. If you have to miss a class, we'll provide notes and supplementary handouts, and you can arrange a makeup or watch the recording—no falling behind.
What's the difference between in-person and online?
The in-person class is held at our Neihu, Taipei classroom, where the instructor can review and revise your work face to face. Online students join via live Zoom stream plus limited-time replay, and can still take part in assignment critiques and Discord discussions.
What equipment do I need for class?
Please bring your own iPad and Apple Pencil, and install Procreate beforehand. Remember to fully charge your iPad before class—the exclusive course brushes and asset files will be provided during the session.
What will I be able to draw after the course?
You'll complete at least 3 finished pieces, including a chibi character design, a scenic background illustration, and a Japanese-style character creation.
What are the fees and how do I enroll?
The in-person class is NT$13,500 total (installments available); a single lesson is NT$15,000. Online students join via live Zoom stream + limited-time replay. Credit card and installment payments are accepted. Spots are limited and enrollment closes when full.
Draw Your Own Characters & Worlds — Even From Zero
- 10 lessons, 25 hours—from zero to complete pieces
- Chibi characters · scenes & worlds · Japanese-style impasto—three core themes
- Complete at least 3 finished illustrations in class
- In-person work reviews + live online stream + recording replay
- Exclusive brushes & assets + individual weekly critiques + Discord community