Introduction to Concept Art For Expressive Character Design

Introduction to Concept Art For Expressive Character Design

“Congratulations! You have now reached the end of this Domestika course. Thank you for enrolling! I hope you've enjoyed exploring the world of concept art through character design. Before I say goodbye, let's do a quick run-through of the steps to complete your project: to design soldiers for a post-apocalyptic series.

• First, make the necessary preparations.

Flesh out your character in your own mind by completing the character analysis questionnaire that I shared in Unit 2. Or, write a short origin story. Do anything that will get the creative juices flowing to give your character some depth!

• Next, research!

Make sure you gather references for everything, from poses to wardrobe. If you can't find references, shoot them with a camera.

• Now, sketch your character design.

Use the drawing process as a tool to experiment with ideas. Answer the big questions first, regarding gesture, pose, and action. Then, progress to volume and wardrobe. Finalise the design with clean line art.

• Finally, begin the rendering process and incorporate your lighting.

Create masks for each element of your character. Add flat colours, ambient occlusion, and light sources. Then, refine your piece with the finishing details and prepare it for the final presentation. And that's a wrap! I can't wait to see your characters. Experiment, be playful, and have fun! Share your project in the forum by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result of your illustration and the steps that have led you to it. It would be great if you showed a picture of each step and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. So I can give you feedback. Don't hesitate to admire the work of your fellow creatives too. See you there!”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project Hey guys, I'd like to thank you for taking my course. I hope the lessons I shared with you helped in your understanding of digital painting and design. It's time to do your final project and design a character. Try to avoid creating a replica of my project. This is your chance to create your unique character. Some ideas and exercises I shared in Unit 2 are just an intro to those subjects. You should deepen your understanding of lighting and design moving forward. If you're starting out in digital painting, understanding this course will open your mind to some grounding princ...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Concept Art For Expressive Character Design

• Level: Beginner
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• 2533 students
• 5 units
• 37 lessons (9h 30m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Character Design, Concept Art, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Traditional illustration