Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
Reference models
A course by Francesco Mazza , Character Designer
About the video: Reference models
Overview
“In this lesson I will describe some of the artists who inspired me most at the beginning of my career and what makes them special to me.”
In this video lesson Francesco Mazza addresses the topic: Reference models, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development. Learn the techniques and principles of character design to bring your unique characters to life. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will talk about my sources of inspiration. the artists who have influenced me career. I'll talk to you about Benito Iacovitti. Since I was a child. i stumbled upon Coco Bill comics and from then. i fell in love with Benito Iacovitti. What I love most is his round. humorous shapes. blending softness with the grotesque. This unique creates a distinctive charm that never fails to captivate me. I adore how Benito consistently incorporates playful elements into his illustrations. This approach renders them timeless. as each viewing reveals new details. making the experience eve...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Process: Concept Art and Visual Development
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Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
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Character Design, Concept Art, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration
Francesco Mazza
A course by Francesco Mazza
Francesco Mazza is a character designer and creative director with a distinguished career in the animation and video game industry.
He has worked for renowned studios such as Studio Bozzetto and Blue Zoo Animation, collaborating on projects for Disney Italia, Toyota and the BBC. His passion for visual art has led him to found Kid Onion Studio, where he is currently developing his most ambitious project, "River Tails: Stronger Together".
Francesco's experience covers a wide range of styles and techniques, from artistic direction to the development of visual concepts, marking his career with a constant search for innovation and creative expression.
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