Motion in Illustration: Bikes, Characters, and Creative Fun in Procreate
Yifat Fishman, Artist & Illustrator
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Leçons de ce cours
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Introduction
1:52
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The Project
2:13
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How to Draw Bicycles
4:11
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Sketching: Memory Vs. Observation
5:42
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Basic Shapes: Wheels
4:44
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Basic Shapes: Bike Frame
7:09
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Coloring, Shading and Textures
8:28
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Rider: From Basics to Body
7:45
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Rider: Creating Form with Color
3:18
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Rider: Styling Clothes and Shoes
7:15
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Character Drawing: Face and Hair
5:53
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Wrapping Up: Adding The Fine Details
8:00
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Bring It to Life with Motion and Mood!
7:15
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Final Thoughts
1:43
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À propos de ce cours
In this playful and practical class, you’ll learn to illustrate a dynamic bike scene with a riding character, creating an illustration full of movement and style. Perfect for growing your skills and boosting your creativity!
Bikes are trickier to draw than we think. Try drawing one from memory and you’ll realize how complex they really are! We’ll start with a fun warmup: sketching a bike from memory, then comparing it to a reference to see what we missed (you’ll be surprised!). From there, I’ll guide you through drawing the bicycle step by step.
But the real magic happens when we add a character—so you’ll also design a rider to go with your bike. Your rider brings the scene to life, and I’ll help you build that connection between character and object in a natural and engaging way.
Whether you’re an aspiring illustrator or just love drawing dynamic scenes, this class will help you:
- Break down complex objects (like bikes!) into simple, draw-able shapes
- Use reference photos effectively without stiff results
- Add movement, emotion, and personality to your illustrations
- Combine character design with storytelling in everyday scenes
By the end of class, you’ll have a bike illustration that feels alive and joyful. It’s a wonderful piece for your portfolio or just a fun way to level up your drawing skills.
See you in class!
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Yifat Fishman is a North Texas-based artist with a diverse portfolio, including large scale murals displayed in Walmart stores. She specializes in portraits and vibrant compositions with a focus on storytelling. She loves creating eye catching images that bring joy to people, combining a vivid, playful style infused with dynamic movement.
With a background in industrial design and fine arts, and years of teaching both online and in person, Yifat loves introducing students to the creative flexibility of illustrating with the digital toolset.
When not drawing she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, playing the electric guitar and working out.
Projet de cours pratique
For your class project, illustrate a bicycle and add a character riding it. Keep it simple, or take it further by creating a sense of movement. You may also want to try placing your bikes in a full scene, like a field of flowers, a scenic road, or a lively city background. The goal is to create a visually striking and personal piece.
Key Steps:
Design the Bicycle:
Use the class guidance to sketch and build the structure of your bike. Add details and color using clipping masks and textured brushes.
Draw the Rider:
Start with basic guiding lines to sketch your rider’s pose. Refine the character with body structure, clothes, shoes, and personality.
Style Your Illustration:
Choose a color palette. Add fun patterns, textures, or accessories to make your piece feel personal.
Optional: Create a Scene
Add a simple background to suggest motion or place your rider in a full setting:
A road, a park, a field of flowers, or even a cityscape.
Share your project in the class gallery—We’d love to see what you create!
Class Resources:
- Google Bicycle search
- Download the Procreate brush set used in class
- Gianluca Gimini Bicycle project on Behance
- Gianluca Gimini Project in an article
Continue Your Learning Path!
Explore Yifat's Character Illustration classes:
- Dancing Characters: Illustrating Dynamic Poses in Procreate
- Portrait Illustration for Self-Expression: Painterly Character Art in Procreate
- Bring Your Characters to Life: Create Enchanted Midnight Scene
Learn Floral Illustration with Yifat:
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