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PLACEHOLDER X
Master the fundamentals of Placeholder X with 30+ immersive lessons and over 6 hours of guided, step-by-step training across 7 complete modules.
“MAKING ART FEEL IMPOSSIBLE IS NORMAL — UNTIL YOU LEARN THE RIGHT FOUNDATIONS.”
Maybe your proportions still collapse, shading feels flat, and every sketch looks different from what you pictured — leaving you wondering, “Why can’t I get this right?”
Placeholder X gives you the essential structure you’ve been missing, turning confusion into clarity with simple forms, clean construction, and practical composition skills.
Step-by-step training helps you draw with confidence, even if you’re a complete beginner. You’ll finally understand what makes a drawing work — and how to improve it.
No experience needed. By the end, you’ll create artwork you once thought was out of reach.
Hello, I’m James Gilleard.
I’m an illustrator and designer best known for my bold geometric shapes, retro-futuristic aesthetics, and playful, mid-century inspired visual worlds. My work blends clean design, strong composition, and atmospheric color to create pieces that feel both nostalgic and modern — a style I’ve refined over years of exploring animation, concept design, and illustration.
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on a wide range of creative projects, from editorial illustrations and posters to animation sequences and world-building art. No matter the medium, I’m always drawn to storytelling — using shapes, texture, and visual rhythm to build scenes that spark curiosity and imagination.
Art has always been my way of observing the world, experimenting, and pushing ideas further. My goal is to create work that feels inviting, exciting, and inspiring, whether it’s a character design, an environment, or a stylized composition.
Thank you for being here and for supporting my work.
I hope you enjoy exploring these creative spaces with me.
IMAGINE FINALLY CREATING ART THAT LOOKS THE WAY YOU ALWAYS WANTED…
- ✦ Imagine completing this course and seeing your sketches take shape with clear structure, believable lighting, and confident lines.
- ✦ Imagine opening your canvas without hesitation — knowing exactly how to build forms, place shadows, and bring your ideas to life.
- ✦ Imagine sharing your artwork and feeling proud of the progress in your proportions, depth, and visual style.
I know how frustrating it feels to try again and again, unsure why your drawings don’t match your vision.
Placeholder X was created to guide you step by step — whether you’re a beginner or rebuilding fundamentals. You’ll learn how to simplify complex subjects, construct solid forms, map light and shadow, build depth through perspective, and finish artwork with clarity and intention.
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about unlocking the skills that make drawing finally make sense.
By the end, you won’t just have completed pieces — you’ll have the confidence, structure, and understanding to keep improving and create the art you’ve always imagined.
Let’s build your artistic foundation together.
WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE COURSE, YOU’LL HAVE THE SKILLS TO:
Build Solid, Confident Drawings
You’ll learn how to break any subject into simple shapes, construct forms with accuracy, and create drawings that look stable, intentional, and well-proportioned.
Create Depth, Light, and Realistic Dimension
You’ll understand how lighting, shading, and perspective work together — allowing you to add believable volume, depth, and atmosphere to your artwork.
Finish Artwork with Clarity and Style
You’ll gain the skills to refine lines, balance composition, add polished details, and confidently bring your ideas to a completed illustration you’re proud of.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is organized into 6 modules with over 6 hours of step-by-step lessons and guided practice, designed to help you improve one clear step at a time.
Inside, you’ll access 30 full-length video tutorials you can pause, rewind, and revisit whenever you want — learning at a pace that feels natural and comfortable.
This course welcomes everyone — whether you’re drawing for the first time, returning to creativity, or strengthening your fundamentals after years of trial and error.
Each module builds gradually, starting with simple shapes and structure, then guiding you through lighting, depth, composition, and creating finished artwork with confidence.
With every exercise, sketch, and practice study, you’ll feel your understanding deepen. What once felt confusing will finally make sense.
By the end, you’ll be able to create illustrations with clarity, dimension, and a strong artistic foundation you can continue growing long after the course ends.
IN MY COURSE YOU WILL LEARN
INCLUDED IN MY COURSE FEES
Foundations & Tools
You’ll gain access to all the core fundamentals you need to grow as an artist — including shape, form, value, color, lighting, perspective, camera angles, and framing. These lessons give you the clarity to understand how strong artwork is built from the ground up.
Hands-On Practice
Every module includes hands-on exercises where you draw along step by step. From landscapes to people, animals, posters, and a simple animation test, you’ll practice applying each concept directly so your skills grow with every lesson.
Lifetime Access
Your enrollment gives you unlimited, lifelong access to all lessons. Learn at your own pace, revisit tricky topics anytime, and take the course in small steps — even just a few minutes a day.
Learn Your Way
One of the greatest benefits of this course is flexibility. Watch lessons from any device, at home or on the go, and repeat them as many times as you need to truly master each step.
Creative Community
When you join the course, you’ll also join a group of fellow learners who share your passion. Exchange ideas, share progress, and connect with others who are walking the same artistic path.
Personal Guidance
You won’t go through this journey alone. I’ll always be here to support you with thoughtful feedback and genuine encouragement, helping you overcome challenges and stay fully motivated as you grow.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Placeholder X is designed to help you build strong artistic foundations through a clear, step-by-step learning experience. You’ll progress naturally as you move from simple forms and values to full landscapes, characters, posters, and even a small animation test — growing your confidence with every module.
All lessons are recorded in high-quality video, allowing you to adjust playback speed, audio, and resolution to match your learning style. Each demonstration includes clear explanations, visual breakdowns, and guided examples so you can follow along at a pace that feels comfortable.
The structure is practical, beginner-friendly, and supportive. You’ll learn essential skills like construction, lighting, perspective, composition, and finishing techniques — all presented in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.
You’re free to revisit lessons anytime, practice as much as you need, and build your skills steadily. Whether you’re new to digital art or strengthening your fundamentals, this course gives you a roadmap to grow with clarity and confidence.
BONUS:
Extra content that you will get for free with the course
Recommendations tools
This bonus PDF includes a curated list of my favorite tools, brushes, software settings, and reference resources that I use in my own workflow.
It’s designed to help you set up your digital workspace with clarity, avoid overwhelm, and start creating with confidence from day one.
$XXÂ FREE
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The two options only differ in how you want to pay!
The first option is a one time fee and the second is a monthly option with three installments. The price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency. In both cases, you will have immediate access to the course!
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MY GUARANTEE TO YOU
If you are not satisfied with the courses for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
