Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Styling your character with poses and expressions
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Styling your character with poses and expressions
Overview
“In this lesson, we will develop our characters by drawing the animals in basic human poses.”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Styling your character with poses and expressions, 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 using the previous human poses to anthropomorphize our animal character. But first of all, let me share some famous anthropomorphic characters that you might recognize from pop culture. Films and literature. You might be familiar with Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. And he is a rabbit character that you'll see in human-like poses, There's also Paddington Bear, who is similarly dressed like a human with a jacket and you'll also see that he is in human-like poses. And you also have examples in Disney films. Such as Mickey Mouse, Robin Hood, the Fox character, and many ...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
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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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