Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters
Enjoying the process
A course by Ed Vill , Illustrator and Designer
About the video: Enjoying the process
Overview
“We will understand why error is more important than perfection. We will respect our own ideas and play with the resources we have. ”
In this video lesson Ed Vill addresses the topic: Enjoying the process, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters. Learn the fundamental principles to create unique and extravagant characters.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that we have defined our character I want to talk about something very important, probably the most important of the whole course and of a lifetime. I do not want to think of illustrations, I want us to think of drawings, characters, think of comical situations. And we have to get in the mood to do all these activities. I play it, if I'm not playing, I'm not having fun. And if I'm not having fun, then I do not want to. I want us to have fun when we play and play and have fun are two of the most important things, not only of the course, but of life. All my characters, all the art that I ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters
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Category
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Areas
Character Design, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Ed Vill
A course by Ed Vill
Ed Vill was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but has been living in Mexico since 2016. As a self-proclaimed cartoon fanatic, he found a way to turn his passion into a career through the art of character creation.
In addition to illustration and design, Ed has worked as a writer and photographer for print media, recorded music albums, participated in radio and television programs, and even launched his own brand: EdVill. He currently illustrates children's books and teaches workshops on character creation for children and adults.
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