Specialization in Fictional Character Design and Illustration

Overview

“I'll start by showing you how I search for inspiration for my characters in the street and sketch different ideas.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Research and Sketching, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Fictional Character Design and Illustration. Master the art of memorable fictional character illustration, developing dynamic, expressive characters with unique personalities.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, We will going to look into my process of research and sketch. Now that we know how to draw characters, it's time to get some real-life inspiration. I like to go out to the street to discover how city characters look I try to find interesting personalities and outfits. For example, I might look for the shapes we will suggest where they close. I look for their posture. the things they are doing or the way they are walking. If I see something interesting, I try to sketch down it fast so I don't forget it. Many of the people you can see in my illustrations started as sketches in...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Fictional Character Design and Illustration

• Level: Beginner
• 94 students
• 6 units
• 83 lessons (16h 30m)
• 25 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Procreate

• Areas

  Character Design, Color Theory, Digital Illustration, Traditional illustration