Character Design Courses and Certifications

Creative Inspirations: tokidoki, Character Illustrator

12 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explores Simone Legno's techniques and methods for creating his wildly popular tokidoki characters using Illustrator.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Developing Characters, Environments, and Story Boards

Developing Characters, Environments, and Story Boards with Mary Jane Begin

• CreativeLive
• 3 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• $49.00

Expressive Picture Book Characters

Use easy, effective techniques to draw believable human and animal characters with page-turning personality.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Picture Book Illustration: Animal Characters

Develop and refine enchanting animal characters that captivate audiences of all ages!

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

CG Cookie

Learning From the Legendary 3D Character Art of Sven Juhlin

Explore the inspiring 3D character art of Sven Juhlin, a renowned artist in the industry. Gain insights into his techniques and creative process to enhance your own character design skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Understanding Character Stylization - Week 1

Explore stylization through caricature, analyzing its historical significance and training your brain to see beyond reality for creative expression.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Alien Wildlife Biologist Character Design - Part 1

Watch Chris Blackstock design an alien wildlife biologist character in Photoshop, from initial sketches to final design. Learn character design techniques, anatomy tips, and how to create unique companion creatures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Character Design in Adobe Photoshop with VooDoo Val

Explore character design in Photoshop with VooDoo Val, covering sketching, line separation, custom shortcuts, clipping masks, coloring, and highlighting techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Character Design in Photoshop - Fantasy and Sci-Fi Concepts

Explore fantasy and sci-fi character design in Photoshop with conceptual artist Anthony Jones. Learn pragmatic workflows and helpful tips for creating compelling characters.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Character Design with Anthony Jones - Part 1

Learn fantasy and sci-fi character design techniques in Photoshop with conceptual artist Anthony Jones. Discover pragmatic workflows, helpful tips, and ways to overcome creative challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Designing Real Life-Inspired Figures and Fictional Characters - Part 2

Learn character design techniques, from basic shapes to texturing, while exploring pricing strategies and industry insights with illustrator Chioma Iloegbunam in this Adobe Live session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe

Designing Real Life-Inspired Figures and Fictional Characters in Photoshop - Part 1

Illustrator Chioma Iloegbunam demonstrates character creation in Photoshop, focusing on music teacher-inspired designs and sharing tips on vector shapes, line art, texturing, and capturing personality through simple forms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Whyt Manga

Demon Slayer- Kimetsu no Yaiba's Art Style and How I Mastered It

Explore mastering Demon Slayer's unique art style through step-by-step demonstrations, focusing on character design, shading techniques, and background creation.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Design Cuts

How to Create an Action Comic Scene with Scott Serkland

Learn to create dynamic action comic scenes in Photoshop and Illustrator with Scott Serkland. Master techniques for character design, perspective, and composition to bring your comic art to life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

FlippedNormals

Appeal - The Magic Tool to Improve Your Characters

Demystify the concept of appeal in character design through gesture, silhouette, and shapes. Learn techniques to enhance your characters' visual impact and memorability.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video