Drawing Expressive Characters
Definition and documentation
A course by Omar Lozano , Illustrator
About the video: Definition and documentation
Overview
“All characters have characteristics that differentiate them from each other, but there is another variable that affects their behavior: their environment. In this lesson, I will talk about the impact that the environment has on a character's development and attitude. ”
In this video lesson Omar Lozano addresses the topic: Definition and documentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing Expressive Characters. Capture every little detail to bring your characters to life through their facial expressions and body language.
Partial transcription of the video
“As discussed in the previous lesson. the theory of shapes and colors helps define the foundations of our characters. In this lesson. we will explore how the environment and attire contribute to character Let's take a further step to reveal what they wish to convey. We'll begin with the characters from Inside Out. whom we previously encountered in the last lesson. This exploration will help us understand their Let's start from the left and move to the right. We'll examine fear in its true form. We've observed that it's somewhat erratic and anxious. which aids in shaping the character's essen...”
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Course summary for: Drawing Expressive Characters
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Character Design, Comic, Drawing, Manga, Pencil Drawing, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
Omar Lozano
A course by Omar Lozano
Mexican illustrator Omar Lozano has more than 10 years' experience working on comics, children's books, and character design. He seeks to express life and what it is to be alive in each and every one of his illustrations.
It all began with comics when he worked as a film colorist for DC, Marvel, and IDW projects, to name just a few. He worked as an artist in the remake of Ultraduck (a Mexican comic known for its '90s-style inspiration) before training as a conceptual artist for video games. He went on to illustrate children's books, some including DC characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and the Justice League crew.
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