Digital Character Illustration: Conceptualization and Color

Defining the body

A course by Pamela Espino , Illustrator and Comic Artist

Illustrator and Comic Artist. Lima District, Peru.
Joined May 2020
100% positive reviews (44)
1,136 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: Defining the body

Overview

“Time to draw! You will explore sketching starting with some basic shapes and you will see how easy it is and how with a little form language you will get a design more in line with the personality of your character.”

In this video lesson Pamela Espino addresses the topic: Defining the body, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Character Illustration: Conceptualization and Color. Create characters with a unique personality through composition and color.

Partial transcription of the video

“Defining the body In this lesson we will define the body of our character, but first we will talk about how geometric shapes they will help us make that easier. Let us begin. Something to keep in mind when designing a character is that it is practical and pregnant. All character designs, no matter how complex they may seem, They are divided by a set of geometric shapes. And even if you don't believe it, you only need these shapes to design any character. How many fewer shapes do you use as the basis for your design, the more pregnant it will be. The forms will also help us to characterize o...”

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Course summary for: Digital Character Illustration: Conceptualization and Color

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (44)
  • 1136 students
  • 5 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 5m)
  • 10 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Areas

    3D Character Design, Color Theory, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Pamela Espino

Pamela Espino
A course by Pamela Espino

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Illustrator and Comic Artist

Pamela Espino, better known as Chica Espinaca, is a young and talented illustrator and comic artist from Peru. Her area of expertise ranges from packaging design, posters, and album covers, but her most iconic work is her own comic book: Indi Rocker Kitty.

She has illustrated for the Gran Circo de China with Zoom Studio and, while working with Zeppelin, collaborated with Movistar Música. She has also created album covers for local bands like Diazepunk and Los Protones. Her work has been recognized with prestigious awards like Pentawards Platinum and LAD Awards.


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Digital Character Illustration: Conceptualization and Color. Illustration course by Pamela Espino

Digital Character Illustration: Conceptualization and Color

A course by Pamela Espino
Illustrator and Comic Artist. Lima District, Peru.
Joined May 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (44)
  • 1,136 students