Character Design Courses and Certifications

Proko

Artists Transform Objects into Creatures - James Gurney Prokochallenge

James Gurney critiques and selects winners from artists who transformed everyday objects into imaginative creatures, offering insights on originality, storytelling, and artistic execution.

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

Proko

Sketching from Imagination - Character Design Demo with Karl Kopinski

Karl Kopinski demonstrates sketching a vampire hunter character from imagination, sharing insights on artistic development, thought processes, and future goals in this engaging and informative demonstration.

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

Proko

Character Design Process with Karl Kopinski - Traditional Techniques

Explore fantasy illustrator Karl Kopinski's character design process using traditional materials. Learn techniques for sketching, shading, and creating unique designs in this insightful livestream.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Skillademia

Character Design for Beginners - Digital Art Tutorial

Learn character design fundamentals for digital art, covering shape language, anatomy, figure drawing, composition, and color theory using tools like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. Develop your unique art style for media productions.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Christophe Young

Character Design - Costume Detailing

Learn advanced costume detailing techniques for character design, including compression folds, triangle folds, and zigzag folds to enhance your digital art skills.

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

Robert Marzullo

Drawing a Stylized Face - Step by Step

Learn to draw stylized faces using line weight and small shadows to shape facial features in this real-time tutorial. Enhance your character design skills with professional techniques.

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

Robert Marzullo

How to Draw Characters with the Symmetry Ruler - Sketchbook Pro 8

Learn to create symmetrical character designs efficiently using Sketchbook Pro 8's Symmetry ruler. Discover techniques for balanced and visually appealing character artwork in this practical tutorial.

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

Robert Marzullo

How to Draw Attractive Women - Comic Book Style

Learn to draw attractive female characters in comic book style using Sketchbook Pro. Discover techniques for creating appealing faces and refining lines to achieve an animated American Comics look.

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

Robert Marzullo

Let's Draw Something! Comic Style Art

Learn dynamic comic book art techniques, from character design to action poses, in this engaging tutorial led by professional artist Robert Marzullo.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Robert Marzullo

Digital Painting in Manga Studio 5 - Character Design

Learn digital character painting techniques in Manga Studio 5 with professional artist Robert Marzullo. Explore custom brushes and art files to enhance your skills in comic and manga-style artwork.

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

Robert Marzullo

Making a Super Hero Girl

Interactive live stream demonstrating the creation of a superhero character, from initial sketch to final design, with audience input shaping powers and outfit.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Robert Marzullo

How to Draw a Fearful Facial Expression for Comics

Learn to draw a character with a fearful facial expression for comics, covering key techniques and tips to effectively convey emotion in your artwork.

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

Robert Marzullo

How to Draw Comics - Attaching the Head to the Torso

Learn techniques for attaching the head to the torso in comic-style art. Practice activities and expert insights guide you through this crucial aspect of character drawing.

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

Robert Marzullo

How to Draw and Ink Venom - Step by Step

Learn to draw Marvel's Venom with expressive features in this step-by-step tutorial. Gain insights on artistic progression and access downloadable artwork to practice coloring techniques.

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

Envato Tuts+

How to Create a Fun, Red-Haired Boy Character in Adobe Photoshop

Learn to design a lively, red-haired boy character in Photoshop using sketching, shapes, layer styles, and brush techniques to bring your creation to life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video