Hello, I'm Kira!

I've been a full-time YouTuber, Illustrator, and Cosplayer since 2020, and my channel focuses on character design, character illustration, and costume design. Since I never went to art school and earned undergraduate degrees in Building Construction and Engineering Technology instead, I'm a self taught in all things art: illustration, sewing, crafting, sculpting, leatherworking, and more. I've gotten the vast majority of my artistic knowledge from other folks online through platforms like YouTube and Skillshare, so I know how effective online education can be.

My first Skillshare class focuses on the importance and creative rewards of keeping a Sketchbook that you draw in on a regular basis, with the goal to fill your Sketchbooks. My first successful video on YouTube was a Sketchbook tour, and viewers were not only interested in my drawings, they were interested in my process and how I was able to stay dedicated to filling my Sketchbook. They also saw improvement in my sketches from start to finish. I followed that Sketchbook Tour with a video entitled "How To Fill Your Sketchbook," which is still my highest viewed full-length YouTube video. I've filled many Sketchbooks since making that video, so I wanted to create my first Skillshare class with the intention of building on that original video and filling the knowledge gap of my younger self.

Drawing in my Sketchbook is probably still my favorite way to do art because it can be whatever I'd like it to be. I can do studies, experiment with different mediums, and draw entirely for myself. Part of the goal of my class is to introduce you to this artistic practice so you can reap the benefits, and connect you with resources that helped me improve my art and drawing regularity. I hope my first Skillshare class is enjoyable and helpful for you, and if you have any questions or need any additional resources, feel free to reach out in the class discussion tab.

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