Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters
Disposition and disproportion of the elements
A course by Ed Vill , Illustrator and Designer
About the video: Disposition and disproportion of the elements
Overview
“Changing the location of the elements of the face we will have results, very rare.”
In this video lesson Ed Vill addresses the topic: Disposition and disproportion of the elements, 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 know where the elements of the face are going, we're going to try to deform it. The cartoon is the exaggeration of the features of the appearance, then, let's go exaggerating little by little with our construction. We already know that if we make a figure we have eyes, nose and mouth, but what would happen, if instead of putting this same proportion, it does not make you laugh and, by the way , why do not you laugh? not make us laugh because it looks like the disposition and order where human beings have the elements of our face. But, then what would happen if I separate the eye...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters
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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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