Character Design with Stylized Anatomy
Defining the Characters
A course by Carmela Toro , Illustrator
About the video: Defining the Characters
Overview
“In this lesson we will see the importance of investigating the psychology of the characters as a starting point to define them before starting to design them. I will also introduce you to the characters that I will be working on throughout this unit.”
In this video lesson Carmela Toro addresses the topic: Defining the Characters, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design with Stylized Anatomy. Learn to illustrate expressive and communicative characters through stylized anatomy.
Partial transcription of the video
“We have arrived at the lesson where we will delve into understanding our characters. Initially. we will explore the unique personalities of each one. Following this. we will progressively develop and expand upon Luckily. we possess a well-defined understanding of how geometry effectively conveys abstract ideas and concepts to us. For instance. if we were to express order using geometry. we would likely envision a series of squares stacked atop one another. This arrangement visually communicates the concept of order through its If. on the other hand. we wanted to communicate a concept of cha...”
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Course summary for: Character Design with Stylized Anatomy
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Character Design, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Traditional illustration

Carmela Toro
A course by Carmela Toro
Carmela Toro has worked in all areas of illustration, from design and animation to conceptualization and storyboarding. But it's social media that has helped her discover her unique voice, share her process, and help others find their path.
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