Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
Animal in the scene with props and location
A course by Raahat Kaduji , Illustrator
About the video: Animal in the scene with props and location
Overview
“In this lesson, we will bring all of our ideas together to develop our final animal character and place them into scenes. ”
In this video lesson Raahat Kaduji addresses the topic: Animal in the scene with props and 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 bring all of our ideas together and have our animal in different scenarios with its props and or outfits. I'll draw my animal character, the squirrel gardener, in two different poses, standing and sitting, and I'll include some props and include elements from its environment as well. By bringing all of these elements together, we'll have a fully developed animal character with its own narrative behind it, and you can really have fun with the different scenarios, settings, and poses that you place your animal in. First of all, I'll begin with my standing squirrel. So I'...”
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Course summary for: Character Design Sketchbook: Storytelling with Pencil
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Category
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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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