Cartoon Character Design for Animation

Unlock Your Inner Cartoonist: Learn to Design Characters Like in Dexter's Lab & My Little Pony!

Ready to create captivating cartoon characters? This comprehensive course takes you from zero to hero, teaching you everything you need to design characters just like those seen in popular modern TV shows – think Dexter's Lab, Fairly Odd Parents, and My Little Pony! And the best part? You'll do it all using Inkscape, a powerful, free, open-source vector graphics program, and just your mouse!

Here's what you'll master:

• Inkscape Illustration: We'll provide a complete and in-depth exploration of Inkscape. By the end of this section, you'll gain the skills to draw anything you can imagine, not just the characters in this course.
• Cartoon Head Design: Dive into the art of drawing cartoon heads! Learn to create common head features through step-by-step lessons. Apply character design principles to consistently build appealing and expressive heads.
• Cartoon Body Creation: Discover how to draw any type of cartoon body! We'll share the best methods and techniques to easily create characters, leveraging Inkscape's features for maximum flexibility.
• Line, Color & Light/Shadows: Bring your characters to life! Learn how to effectively use line work, color palettes, and shading to create visually appealing and dynamic designs.

Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamental character design principles and apply them practically. You'll follow along with five different character design projects, guided by step-by-step, commented, real-time video tutorials.

No prior artistic experience is required! No experience with vector software is needed! You don't even need a drawing tablet! This course is perfect for beginners eager to explore the world of cartoon character design. Start creating today!