Designing Characters with Personality in Procreate
A course by Natália Dias , Illustrator
Learn to design characters in Procreate by capturing the expressions and actions that encompass who they are, what they do, and where they're from
When moved by a story you hear, watch, or read, the likelihood is, it's due to the strength of the characters. Creating them, however, is not the simplest of tasks. With the help of Natália Dias, illustrator who's collaborated with companies like TeleCine and Cartoon Network and has over 300K Instagram followers, discover everything you need to get started.
In this online course, learn the first steps in character creation with digital design. Using Procreate, Natália shows you the processes along with the main concepts involved in the creation of an illustrated character. If you want to keep exploring digital design to create stunningly imaginative portraits, take a look at Natália's previous Domestika course Female Character Portraits in Procreate.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 41 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (26)
- 2,153 students
- 17 lessons (2h 46m)
- 41 additional resources (23 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Compose your own detailed character from a range of angles so it can be used in various mediums.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Beginner to intermediate level illustrators and anyone wanting to better understand the design process for illustrated characters.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of illustration and digital painting is required for this course.
In terms of materials, you need an iPad with Procreate or any device with a similar illustration program.
Reviews
Natália Dias
A course by Natália Dias
Natália Dias is an illustrator from Rio de Janeiro, based in Paraná. Her passion for drawing began at a young age, and at just 15 years old, she began to share her first creations online. Without neglecting her creative side at any moment, she completed her undergraduate and master's degrees in history, with a major in fashion history.
Illustration has long been her hobby, but, more recently, she managed to break into the professional sphere, producing commissions for companies such as Telecine. She is currently working as a freelance illustrator and shares her work online with her more-than-300K Instagram followers.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Tools, proportions and gestures
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The Procreate Software
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Body
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Poses and gestures
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U3
Research and drafts
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The idea: project briefing
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Mood board and survey
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Draft and turnaround
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Character's facial expression
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Pose with storytelling
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Colors
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U4
Digital painting
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Lineart, basic colors and simple painting 1
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Lineart, basic colors and simple painting 2
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Painting without lineart: skin
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Painting without lineart: eyes, mouth and hair
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Painting without lineart: clothing
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Project presentation
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FP
Final project
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Designing Characters with Personality in Procreate
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Meet expert teachers
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
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Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
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When do the courses start and when do they finish?
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's courses include?
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Procreate
Este curso es muy recomendable, me enseño muchas cosas a tener en cuenta al crear un personaje 10/10.
Questo è il secondo corso di quest’artista che seguo e anche stavolta ho imparato tanto. Il character design era un concetto astratto per me, ma sento di aver capito tanto e aver fatto progressi!
lo recomiendo al 100% es un excelente curso, me a ayudado a progresar mas en mis ilustraciones.
Im learnt alot with this course using procreate and its enhanced my skills
oldukça ayrıntılı, bolca kaynak verilmiş, anlatıcı güler yüzlü, teşekkürler :)