Guided Project: Animal Characters to Tell Stories
Character Interaction 1
A guided project by Kevin Waldron , Children's book illustration expert
Joined April 2002
Joined December 2019
About the video: Character Interaction 1
Overview
“In this lesson, we will begin to sketch the characters together in our notebooks. We will be looking for clues for our story and the relationship between our characters in our sketches. I will show you what stands out to me on the pages and why. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Character Interaction 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: Animal Characters to Tell Stories. Create expressive animal characters using sketching, colored pencils, watercolors for storytelling and children's book illustration.
Partial transcription of the video
“Character interaction We've been drawing the character separately in our sketchbooks, and now we're gonna draw them together in some interesting, interacting poses. I did a little bit more visual research, just looking at pictures of cats and pigeons, and sometimes I just type in "bird and cats" and there's lots of pictures of doves or parrots or things like that and I can easily change the drawing to a pigeon. It's just an idea, I might use it, I might not, so there's no real pressure. It's time to start drawing. I like this one, the pigeon is kind of grooming the cat, it's kind of interes...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: Animal Characters to Tell Stories
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Category
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Areas
Children's Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Watercolor Painting
Kevin Waldron
A guided project by Domestika
Kevin Waldron is an accomplished illustrator and author with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling through art. With a career spanning over a decade, he has honed his craft in creating compelling animal characters that captivate audiences of all ages. Kevin's journey began with a background in graphic design, which later evolved into a flourishing career in illustration and children's literature. His works have been widely recognized and published, earning accolades for their creativity and unique style.
Kevin's expertise lies in his ability to infuse personality and emotion into his characters, making them relatable and engaging. His approach combines traditional techniques, such as colored pencils and watercolors, with a keen eye for detail and composition. This blend of skills allows him to craft vibrant, narrative-driven scenes that tell stories beyond words. As an educator, Kevin shares his knowledge and enthusiasm, guiding aspiring illustrators to develop their own storytelling abilities. His dedication to the art form and his innovative approach to character development continue to inspire and influence new generations of illustrators and storytellers.
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