Designing Kawaii Worlds: Spread Joy Through Illustration
Developing an Idea: Character and World Design
A course by Becky Cas , Illustrator
About the video: Developing an Idea: Character and World Design
Overview
“Let's create our amazing Kawaii World! I will put together all the inspirations I gather, and I will develop this idea I have into a solid concept. ”
In this video lesson Becky Cas addresses the topic: Developing an Idea: Character and World Design, which is part of the Domestika online course: Designing Kawaii Worlds: Spread Joy Through Illustration. Find inspiration in your surroundings and use it to create kawaii characters in their own worlds using Procreate.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Developing an Idea: Character and World Design In this lesson, we'll take all pictures that we use on our mood board and then turn them into ideas to make our kawaii world concept. Here I already chose some pictures that I had on my mood board. I chose my favorites. Here you can see, I have some dango, some cupcakes with some cotton candy on them, some beautiful scenery pictures of Switzerland, and a very cute fruit sandwich. I love them, they're very cute. A picnic scene. We'll use these ideas to create our kawaii world concept, but first, we'll sketch them individually. To start, I'll p...”
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Course summary for: Designing Kawaii Worlds: Spread Joy Through Illustration
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Category
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Software
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Areas
Character Design, Digital Illustration, Manga

Becky Cas
A course by Becky Cas
Becky Castañeda is a talented freelance illustrator based in Switzerland, known for her captivating work in the kawaii art style. With a passion for creativity and a knack for bringing joy through illustration, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the art community. Her journey into the world of art began with a deep appreciation for cartoons, video games, and the vibrant colors they employ. This inspiration led her to develop her unique style, characterized by its playful nature and intricate details.
Throughout her career, Becky has collaborated with esteemed clients, creating book covers, sticker books, and concept art for video games. Her illustrations have been showcased at various conventions, and her debut book as an author has been published. Her artistic process involves a blend of traditional techniques and digital tools, with a focus on creating enchanting isometric worlds filled with adorable characters. Becky is dedicated to sharing her expertise, encouraging others to explore their artistic potential and embrace the joy of creating whimsical art.
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