Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Introducing personality with props/clothes & location
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Introducing personality with props/clothes & location
Overview
“ In this lesson we will think more about who our character is and mind map their interests, their hobby, job, and more.”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Introducing personality with props/clothes & location, 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 start to think more about our animal's personality. We want to think about their likes, their interests, their narrative, And by doing this, we'll be able to develop the story behind them. To help us do this, we'll write a list of different ideas and include some props that we might want to draw as well as different elements from our animal's environment. Using my sketchbook, I will be drawing out a mind map of ideas and developing my squirrel character. For mine, i'll be having a gardening squirrel, so I'll be thinking about the different props that a gardener might u...”
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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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