Drawing People in Pattern Outfits – Stylized Character Illustration in Procreate
Release date:2023, April
Duration:01 h 19 m
Author:Iva Mikles
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
That sounds like a fun and creative class!
I’m excited to learn with you. Let’s break it down step by step:
- Constructing the Character: We will start by using stylized shapes and proportions to build our character. This could involve using basic shapes like circles, ovals, rectangles, and triangles to create the body, head, limbs, and other features of the character. We will focus on creating a stylized and appealing look for our character, keeping in mind the proportions and overall design.
- Redefining the Drawing and Designing the Outfit: Once we have the basic structure of our character, we will refine the drawing by adding more details and defining the features of the character. This could involve adding facial features like eyes, nose, mouth, and hair, as well as adding more definition to the body and limbs. We will also design the outfit for our character, incorporating elements like cute and colorful patterns, accessories, and other design elements that fit the character’s personality and style.
- Designing a Colorful Pattern for the Outfit: Next, we will use a cool painterly brush that you have shared with us to create a unique and colorful pattern for our character’s outfit. This could involve experimenting with different brush strokes, textures, and color combinations to create a visually appealing and cohesive pattern that complements the overall design of our character.
- Adding Basic Colors and Stylized Facial Features: Once we have designed the outfit and pattern, we will add basic colors to our character using digital coloring techniques. This could involve choosing a color palette that complements the character’s outfit and overall design, and filling in the shapes and areas with appropriate colors. We will also design the face with stylized facial features and proportions in mind, creating a unique and appealing look for our character.
- Putting it All Together: Finally, we will put all the elements together to create a colorful character illustration. This could involve combining the constructed character, refined drawing, designed outfit and pattern, and colored features into a cohesive and visually appealing illustration. We will pay attention to details like lighting, shading, and overall composition to create a polished and professional-looking illustration.
I’m looking forward to learning and creating together in this class! Let’s have fun drawing characters with cute outfits and colorful patterns!