Our free Character Design track builds fundamental skills in order to create innovative character designs. Essential skills and topics include shape language, the psychology of color, turnarounds, expressions, poses, thumbnail sketches, silhouette, story, and more.
Shape Language
Sketch 3 characters (from other popular character designs) and use shape to communicate the feeling of them being cute, strong and dangerous. Artworks by James, Steen, Crissie, Robyn, Tamara
Story & Exploration
Choose an occupation and/or title for your character and draw 6 thumbnail sketches of your character. Artworks by James, Steen, Crissie, Robyn, Tamara
Style
Draw your character in different styles, referencing shows and movies if you like. Artworks by James, Steen, Crissie, Robyn, Tamara
Turnaround
Complete a 3/4 front and 3/4 rear pose for your character.
