Character Illustration Courses and Certifications

Digital Painting: From Sketch to Finished Product

Learn digital painting techniques in Photoshop, from sketching to polishing. Develop a character illustration while mastering essential tools, color blocking, and realistic rendering for professional-quality digital art.

• Skillshare
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Dynamic Character Illustration

Learn professional drawing and coloring techniques for creating animated characters full of movement

• Domestika
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Character Illustration: From Feelings to Faces

Learn to illustrate expressive facial features by exploring primary and secondary emotions. Practice speed drawing exercises to create a reference set of facial expressions for character design projects.

• Skillshare
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animation Station With Neil Patrick Harris

Explore character illustration and digital animation with Neil Patrick Harris and artist Jon Burgerman, using Procreate on iPad to bring playful doodles to life.

• Skillshare
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Digital Character Illustration: Transform a Photo Into a Stylized Portrait

Aprende a crear retratos estilizados con Lord Gris, desde la elección de la foto hasta técnicas de color y efectos de brillo. Ideal para artistas que buscan nuevos desafíos en la ilustración digital.

• Skillshare
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Illustration: A Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Fun & Expressive Faces

Learn to draw expressive faces using simple shapes and techniques. Discover tips for adding personal flair and creating unique characters, suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.

• Skillshare
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Illustration: Create a Character with Photoshop & Watercolor

Learn to blend Photoshop, ink, and watercolor techniques to create expressive characters. Discover a unique mixed-media approach that combines digital flexibility with traditional spontaneity for intricate, personality-packed illustrations.

• Skillshare
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to create Illustrated Characters using Procreate

Learn to create illustrated characters with textures in Procreate. Master head shapes, facial features, hair styling, and texturing techniques to bring your unique characters to life.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Illustration for Beginners

Learn to create vibrant character illustrations from scratch, covering inspiration, sketching, digitization, texturing, and shading techniques using Adobe tools.

• Skillshare
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

NOT Boring Characters: How to Create Modern Character Illustration

Learn to create unique, modern character illustrations through various techniques, from silhouettes to collages, while developing your personal style and enhancing your artistic skills.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Create a Character Illustration with Photoshop

Learn to create a unique character illustration using Photoshop, from initial concept to finished artwork. Develop skills in digital sketching, color studies, and refining techniques to bring your character to life.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Digital Character Illustration: Create A Memorable, Whimsical Character

Unlock character illustration skills with Justyna Stasik. Learn to combine analog sketching and digital tools in Adobe Illustrator to create vibrant, dynamic, and body-positive characters with mirrored designs.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Art Basics - How to Draw Eyes - Bring Your Characters and Drawings to Life!

Learn step-by-step techniques for drawing expressive eyes, from basic shapes to conveying emotions. Discover tips for creating lifelike characters through eye illustrations.

• Skillshare
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Picturebook Character Illustration with Procreate

Learn to create unforgettable picturebook characters to put together a portfolio and land the publishing projects of your dreams

• Domestika
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Character Illustration: Drawing Expressive Gestures & Poses in Procreate

Learn to illustrate expressive character gestures and poses in Procreate. Master body language, facial expressions, and hand gestures to create emotive scenes that convey relationships and tell compelling stories.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available