Geulin Geulim. 1-0: Just a Freestyle Sketch. Introduction

How It All Started

Back in my school days, I simply loved copying drawings from comic books.Every empty space in my textbooks—margins, blank pages, anywhere—was filled with doodles of characters and scenes.

Looking back, those little moments of joy were probably the beginning of my journey toward becoming a designer.

Naturally, I set my sights on becoming a comic artist, inspired by the many manga and graphic novels I grew up with.But around 2006, I entered the IT and gaming industry, which marked the beginning of my digital art career.

Since then, I’ve had the chance to work on various game and publishing projects, and that path has led me to where I am today.

 I never had a formal mentor or followed any structured curriculum.Everything I’ve learned came from drawing on my own, experimenting, and figuring things out through real-world projects.

Along the way, certain approaches stuck—they were refined, filtered, and eventually became habits.If I had to describe my method, that would be it: trial and error that turned into a personal workflow.

Even now, I keep making small adjustments, trying out new things, and staying open to change.Back then, I often had to work alone, under pressure, with limited time—and in those moments, I had to find my own way forward.

Just like every designer has their own process, I’m simply sharing mine.If even one small tip from these posts helps you in your own work, then sharing all of this will have been worth it.

One day, when your collection of small, consistent habits shapes you into a full-fledged professional—If I get to see your work and feel inspired by it in return, that would make me incredibly happy. 😊

The workflows I’ll be sharing from here on are just what I’m familiar with.If something doesn’t suit you, feel free to skip it—there’s no single right answer.These are just reflections of experience, and I’ll try to express them in the simplest way possible, without overwhelming jargon.

Because at the end of the day, even the best advice won’t mean much unless you actually use it. So take what feels useful, try it out right away, and make it your own.

I’ve always considered myself a pretty ordinary person.Since I enjoy the same pop culture that most people do, I don’t think I have any particularly unique taste or artistic flair.

I don’t know any complicated techniques worthy of being called “methods,” nor do I have some inborn artistic gift.I’m simply someone who really, genuinely enjoys drawing—especially comics. 😊

Even now, though drawing is part of my job and can come with its fair share of stress, I still try to keep that same mindset:“Let’s keep it fun. Let’s let the act of drawing be the thing that helps me unwind.”

So I hope you won’t think of drawing as something difficult or intimidating.Instead, I hope you’ll see it as approachable—even playful—and that what I share here becomes something you can take with you on your own creative path.

Maybe none of this is groundbreaking.But if it helps even one person avoid the kind of confusion and frustration I faced when I was learning on my own, then I’ll be more than happy.

While putting together this series, my biggest goal was this:“Let’s make drawing feel easy and accessible for anyone.”

So let’s get started—Not with “perfect” drawings, but just the kind that anyone (you, me, or anyone at all) can enjoy making. 😊

P.S. — Your Choices Will Shape You

If you’re a student just starting to explore drawing, or someone preparing to enter the creative industry for the first time,you’ll likely find yourself faced with a lot of options—and a lot of decisions to make.

As for me—I followed the path that matched what I loved: comic books.In school, I dreamed of becoming a comic artist, so I prepared for contests, pursued an arts-related track,joined a manga studio team just before starting college, and eventually chose to enter the digital game industry.

I took on different projects, gained a wide range of experiences, and through all those little steps,I gradually found the style and approach that felt right for me.

Looking back, it was all a series of choices—some big, many small, but each one meaningful.

So to you reading this:Even your small decisions today are part of what’s shaping your future self.Approach them with positivity, curiosity, and joy—and keep building your own creative path, one choice at a time. 😊