Digital Character Painting with Procreate

In the character design industry, perseverance and practice are two key factors to standing out among your peers. Discover how to elevate your creative potential with Procreate, one of the most prominent digital illustration tools on the market. Learn all you need to create unique characters with Erick Hernández, an illustrator specialized in concept art for characters.

In this course, learn how to illustrate detailed characters in a professional way, using Procreate to achieve complex effects just like those in your favorite video games and movies. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to use lighting, backgrounds, color, and textures to their maximum potential and breathe life into original characters.

Start by getting to know Erick, see some of his work, and learn about his career as a professional creative. Get a run through of what you’ll cover in the course and see how to prepare for your final project.

Explore the range of possibilities that Procreate offers. Learn the fundamental aspects of rendering an illustration and see how it can affect the light, texture, and color of your character.

Then, apply your new skills and give life to your character. Understand the importance of collecting references and explore the different ways you can add color to your artwork.

Learn how to add subtle details and make your work really pop. Play with backlighting, material textures, and other tricks that Erick will show you. Finally, see how to add a background and the best way of exporting your piece in different photo and video formats.

Create a detailed illustration of a character based on a sketch.

For artists who want to perfect their rendering techniques or anyone looking to become more effective with Procreate. Anyone interested in learning how to present their character creations like a pro will also enjoy the course.

To take this course, you’ll need an iPad with Procreate and an Apple Pencil.