Emoji Me: The Art of Facial Expression
Master facial expressions for compelling character art! Learn to read and draw emotions, adding depth and life to your illustrations. Improve character storytelling today.
Course Content
Emoji Me: The Art of Facial Expression is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Nina Rycroft. It runs 22m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 233 reviews, with 3,226 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published September 2016.
Unlock the secrets to compelling character design with a deep dive into facial expressions! This class, led by picture book illustrator Nina Rycroft, empowers you to breathe life into your characters by mastering the art of reading and drawing emotions.
Learn to effectively communicate character feelings through subtle nuances. We'll start by breaking down the six basic emotions: joy, sadness, surprise, anger, disgust, and fear. Then, expand your emotional range to explore a wider spectrum of feelings. Discover how small tweaks and gestures can dramatically alter a character's mood and personality.
This course is perfect for budding artists, illustrators, animators, and anyone passionate about character design.
In this class, you will:
- Breakdown the six basic emotions: Understand and visually represent joy, sadness, surprise, anger, disgust, and fear.
- Expand your emotional vocabulary: Learn to depict a wider range of emotions beyond the basics.
- Draw an emoji from a selfie: A fun, practical exercise to practice facial expression drawing.
Looking for a comprehensive character design guide? Explore Nina's full Skillshare series:
- Face Facts: Beginners Guide to Drawing a Self Portrait
- Face Shapes: Draw a Series of Character Using Simple Shapes
- 101 Guide to Drawing Eyes
- Emoji Me: The art of Facial Expression
- How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part One
- How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part Two
- How to Draw the Head From Every Angle: Part Three
- Draw a Circus of Characters: Exploring Body Shape and Proportion
- Draw a Circus of Movement: Simple Techniques to Bring Characters to Life
- Draw a Circus of Line & Gesture: Design a Picture Book Character From Start to Finish
- Watercolor Magic: One Character Five Ways
- Illustration Masterclass: Exploring Technique and Style
- Learn to Use Procreate: Design and Illustrate a Bear Character • NEW
- Animal Character Design for Picture Book Illustrators: Techniques and tips for designing characters with a narrative
Mastering character expression is a crucial skill for any visual storyteller. Start building your skills today!
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