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Skillshare

Character Design for Beginners - Create Your First Character

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Overview

In this class, I will take you step-by-step through a 15-step process to create a full digital illustration in Procreate,  like the artwork you see on the image below.

You'll learn strategies and skills that you can apply to your own illustration practice, including how to come up with your own characters, create powerful silhouettes, add eye-catching features, use harmonious colors, and set mood with light and shadow. And most importantly, you'll learn how to tell a story through your illustrations.

We'll be using the iPad Pro and Procreate, so it's recommended that you have these tools and a basic knowledge of the program. However, I'll be providing detailed notes and commenting on everything, so even if you're new to Procreate, you'll be able to follow along. If you prefer, you can also use different programs like Photoshop, but you'll need to adjust the steps accordingly.

This class is perfect for beginners, whether you're taking illustration as a professional path or a hobby. The skills you'll learn will open many doors for you and change your mindset about approaching a project, so you'll be able to create illustrations with confidence and without unnecessary stress or procrastination.

So, if you're ready to take your illustration skills to the next level and create a full illustration like this, join the class now!

Useful Classes:

After completing this class, make sure to continue on your journey! Choose a class from below:

Digital Illustration For Beginners in Procreate: https://skl.sh/2EwDKsy

Learn to Make Procreate Brushes: https://skl.sh/38Ro6ED

Digital Illustration Workflow Hacks: https://skl.sh/2LysiAI

Learn Shading in Procreate: https://skl.sh/2LhPKRG

Digital Shading for Beginners: https://skl.sh/2JT5Z89

Other Useful Classes: 

Classes on Procreate

Classes on Illustration

Classes on Digital Illustration

 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • A Few Words About The Class
  • Step 1. - Find Inspiration
  • Step 2. - Create a Mindmap
  • Step 3. - Understand Shape Language
  • Step 4. - Choose a Shape
  • Step 5. - Play With Silhouettes
  • Step 6. - Choose a Form
  • Step 7. - Define Main Features
  • Step 8. - Explore Features
  • Step 9. - Colorize
  • Step 10. - Compose The Scene
  • Intro To The Illustration Part
  • Step 11. - Create a Definite Sketch
  • Step 12. - Painting The Main Elements - Part 1. - Setup And Body
  • Part 2. Painting Main Elements - Bodyparts and Details
  • Part 3. Painting Main Elements - Grass
  • Step 13. - Create a Blurred Background
  • Step 14. - Set the Light
  • Step 15. - Add Foreground
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

The Artmother

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