Character Design For Beginners – Create Your First Human Character: Welcome to this comprehensive class, where you'll dive into the art of creating captivating human characters! Throughout this journey, you'll grasp the fundamentals of character design, delve into shape language, master the stylization of human anatomy, and engage in extensive sketching and thumbnailing exercises. Additionally, I'll guide you through the intricacies of working with values and color.
Character design isn't just crucial in illustration; it plays a pivotal role in animation, comics, games, and beyond. Many beginners shy away from creating human characters, understandably so. Humans are complex subjects to draw, and any deviations from realism are readily apparent. However, what makes this class fantastic is recognizing that while universal truths are to be learned, there's no universally "correct" way to draw a character. I'm here to empower you to discover YOUR WAY of drawing characters!
Throughout the class, I'll introduce you to a professional, step-by-step workflow that can take you from a blank page and creative block to a fully realized character design concept. By the end of our journey, you'll be equipped to draw human characters of any age, sex, and personality.
This class is designed with beginners in mind and is suitable for artists of any skill level. No special drawing skills are required to embark on this creative exploration. The step-by-step video guidance and provided resources ensure that even absolute beginners can confidently complete the class. For seasoned artists, the artistic freedom within the class project promises an exciting and fulfilling experience.
All you need for this artistic adventure is your iPad with Procreate. If you're using different software, don't worry—you can still follow along by making a few adjustments to suit your tools. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of character design and unleash your creative potential? Let's get started!
