Expressive Character Design with Watercolor & Dip Pen
A course by Agnès Ernoult , Children's Book Illustrator
Joined December 2021
Learn to create quirky characters full of personality by combining drawing exercises with watercolor and dip pen techniques
Joined December 2021
To find inspiration for a children’s book illustration, you need look no further than yourself… literally. Illustrator Agnès Ernoult often incorporates her own facial expressions and body language into character designs, which has led her to collaborate with clients like Hinkler Books and Cricket Media, among many others.
In this online course, Agnès teaches you how to draw quirky characters perfect for any children’s book. Learn how to illustrate using watercolors and dip pen to bring playful protagonists to life. Ready to inspire young readers with your artwork?
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 21 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (169)
- 6,789 students
- 13 lessons (2h 34m)
- 21 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a quirky cartoon character inspired by your own facial expressions using watercolors and a dip pen.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in exploring children’s illustration, from beginners to intermediate creatives.
Requirements and materials
Basic experience of drawing is helpful, but not mandatory.
To take this course, you need:
⦁pencils
⦁an eraser
⦁watercolors and sepia ink
⦁brushes and a dip pen with nibs
⦁a hardboard panel
⦁brown paper tape
⦁a cutter blade
⦁Optional: Photoshop, a lightbox and a graphic tablet
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Agnès Ernoult
A course by Agnès Ernoult
Agnès is a children’s book illustrator based in France. She has been published in Australia, France, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Agnès enjoys creating whimsical characters using her nib and watercolor palette, and believes that every tale she illustrates is like a journey into a new world, filled with deeper messages for children and parents to discover together.
Her career as an illustrator has also taken her into the world of advertising and communication. She’s collaborated with clients like Andros, Raynaud-Ercuis, DSM, Dansez dancewear, Hinkler Books, Cricket Media, Magnard Jeunesse, and the Jacquemart-André museum in Paris.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials and Fundamental Techniques
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Materials and Tools
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The Wonder of Watercolours 1
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The Wonder of Watercolours 2
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The Joys of the Dip Pen
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Believability through Anatomy
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U3
Creating the Character and Telling a Story
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The Character
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The Sketches
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Preparing to Paint
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Adding Colour
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U4
The Final Details
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Sharing the Picture with the World
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Personalising the Picture
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FP
Final project
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Expressive Character Design with Watercolor & Dip Pen
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Dieser Kurs hat wirklich Spaß gemacht! Sehr klar und übersichtlich wurden Schritt für Schritt beschrieben und gezeigt. Ich empfehle diesen Kurs voll weiter.
Me encanto este curso !! Es una maravilla..
El curso proporciona una introducción interesante a las acuarelas como técnica, te familiariza con los materiales y su uso, ademas propone ejercicios para desarrollar tu creatividad.
Gostei de estar aprendendo, desafiante, didática perfeita com conhecimentos técnicos. O curso é bastante estimulante e promove o ato de praticar. Sem dúvida preencheu minha epectativa de aprendente, E AOS QUASE SETENTA ANOS DE IDADE ESTOU CURTINDO E PRATICANDO. Estimulando os neuronios e a plasticidade cerebral e ainda produzindo esperança e personagens expressivos para apresentar aos netos e as cirianças da família.
Simple instructions which were easy to follow even for a beginner. Thanks.