Character Illustration: Draw a Whimsical Character in Photoshop

Unleash your creativity and learn to design your own whimsical characters! This class guides you through the entire process, from initial concept to finished character design, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

You'll discover essential character design techniques, including:

• Finding Inspiration: Learn to look at the world with fresh eyes and translate everyday observations into unique character ideas.
• Basic Color Theory: Master the fundamentals of color to create appealing and harmonious palettes. We'll cover color palettes and techniques to enhance your character's personality.
• Shape Language: Break down complex forms into simple shapes to build strong and recognizable characters.
• Creating a Simple Color Palette: Develop your own unique color schemes to bring your characters to life.
• Whimsical Character Design: Discover tips and tricks to imbue your characters with charm and personality.

This class is for anyone with a passion for drawing and character creation – no prior experience is necessary! Whether you're a seasoned illustrator or just starting your artistic journey, you're welcome to join.

What you'll gain:

• A solid understanding of how to approach character design and bring your ideas to life.
• The ability to see inspiration everywhere and translate it into compelling character concepts.
• Rekindle your inner child and unlock your limitless imagination!

Materials & Resources:

You can use your preferred medium! While I'll be demonstrating in Photoshop, the techniques are adaptable to both digital art and traditional art (analog). I'll provide downloadable files and templates for exercises.

This course will teach you how to take inspiration and turn it into new character ideas, break down a character into shapes, and what makes a character compelling.

Music:
Moonlight Hall Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Enchanted Valley Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Enchanted Valley Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/