How to Research for Illustrations @ProkoTV
How to Research for Illustrations  @ProkoTV
Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bryce Kho shares his process for creating a Spirited Away fan art piece. He began by studying Miyazaki's style, sketching characters to get comfortable. Through thumbnails, he explored compositions and chose one with Sen and Haku flying over a night market, inspired by his experience in Taiwan. He focuses on unifying the color palette and adding lighting to create the desired atmosphere. Incorporating personal experiences into his art helped him connect more deeply, and he thinks that connection shows in the final piece.

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00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Character Exploration
03:16 - Thumbnails
05:52 - Line Art
07:02 - Flats
08:01 - Shading & Light
08:54 - Final Touches
09:44 - Outro


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Artist | Instructor - Bryce Kho (brycekho.com/)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey
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