Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Poses using human references
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Poses using human references
Overview
“In this lesson, we’ll begin to explore anthropomorphism by looking at human poses for reference. ”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Poses using human references, which is part of the Domestika online course: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil. Explore the art of sketchbooking by creating your own animal character and learn how to tell stories with it..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll be looking at images of humans to understand basic poses that we can apply to our animals. You might be wondering, why do we need to look at pictures of humans? And that's because we want to start to apply anthropomorphism to our animal characters. Anthropomorphism is a technique used to assign human characteristics to things such as animals and inanimate objects. So here I have some images of humans in different poses. We'll be looking at these closer to create a skeleton-based model, and this will allow us to see the different poses and positions that we can put our ...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
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Areas
Character Design, Children's Illustration, Colored Pencil Drawing, Drawing, Pencil Drawing
Raahat Kaduji
A course by Raahat Kaduji
Raahat Kaduji is a talented freelance illustrator and picture book creator based in Oxfordshire, England. With a background in English and Creative Writing from Royal Holloway University of London, Raahat brings a unique narrative flair to her artistic endeavors. Her journey into the world of illustration began without formal art education, influenced by her father's career in special effects within the film and game industry. This early exposure ignited her passion for art, leading her to develop her skills independently. Today, Raahat is known for her digital illustrations that combine vibrant colors and whimsical designs, often inspired by her favorite season, autumn.
Her career blossomed through a growing social media presence and collaborations with notable brands like Wacom and Adobe, who recognized her distinctive style. Raahat's debut picture book, "I'm Not Scary," published by Alison Green Books of ScholasticUK, showcases her ability to weave engaging narratives with charming visuals. Her work continues to evolve, incorporating mixed media techniques and exploring new materials like gouache and pastels. Raahat is committed to sharing her creative process, encouraging others to embrace their artistic journey by developing a solid portfolio and staying true to their unique vision.
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