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21 draw – Designing Fun Animal Characters by Rodgon

21 draw – Designing Fun Animal Characters by Rodgon

Author:Rodgon

Duration:6+ hours

Actual Duration:6h 14m

Release date:2026, April 17

Publisher:21

Skill level:Intermediate

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Software:Adobe Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, Pencil & Paper, Wacom Cintiq

Course URL:https://www.21-draw.com/course/fun-animal-characters/

Learn to draw adorable animal characters from scratch and bring them to life with professional digital illustration techniques.

Ready to draw some seriously cute animal characters? This course is your ticket to creating adorable creatures from the ground up, then polishing them into professional-level art. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to boost your skills, you’ll learn how to make characters that pop and are ready for anything, from stickers to branding.

🎯 What you’ll learn

  • Create a wide range of cute animal characters.
  • Use simple perspective to give your characters a 3D feel.
  • Work with references to nail animal features and traits.
  • Draw dynamic poses that really show off personality.
  • Add outfits and accessories with easy techniques.
  • Use Adobe Photoshop for raster drawing.
  • Use Adobe Illustrator for vector drawing.
  • Apply versatile techniques to make characters look cute and chubby.
  • Discover handy tools and workflows to improve your digital art.
  • Design characters for various uses like product design, branding, and stickers.
  • Follow a client brief to professionally design and export characters in correct formats.

✅ Requirements

  • Skills: Basic understanding of drawing principles, interest in character design.
  • Tools: Pencil & Paper, Digital drawing software (e.g., Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop), Vector drawing software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator).
  • Hardware: Drawing tablet (e.g., Wacom Cintiq) recommended for digital work.

📝 Description

Want to draw awesome animal characters? This course is your guide! Instructor Rodgon, a pro at fluffy creature design, will walk you through creating super cute cartoon animals from scratch and turning them into polished pieces. If you’re already an artist, you’ll learn how to boost your value in the booming market for cute animal art.

You’ll also pick up essential skills in digital drawing, professional illustration, and both raster and vector design. Each lesson is designed to improve your artwork, build confidence, and sharpen your drawing abilities. Get ready to have a blast creating charming animal characters that will capture everyone’s attention!

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

  • Anyone who wants to draw cute animal characters.
  • Artists looking to create cartoons based on real-life references.
  • Individuals interested in learning both raster and vector drawing workflows.
  • Those eager to learn new drawing techniques, tools, and skills.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Rodgon is an illustrator based in San Diego, with experience in both comics and animation. He actively shares art tips on social media, aiming to inspire aspiring artists. His expertise lies in designing cute and cuddly creatures, making him the perfect guide for this course.

🏁 Final Result

  • A portfolio-ready collection of adorable animal characters, designed from scratch using professional digital illustration techniques, suitable for various applications like product design, branding, or personal projects.
Curriculum

📋 Course content

  1. Introduction
    • Introduction02:09
    • Mini Lesson – Drawing in 3D17:54
  2. Learning Through Using References
    • Learning Through Using References12:30
    • Stylization05:11
    • Red Pandas – Drawing Different Angles13:25
  3. Developing your Character
    • Developing your Character18:32
    • Modifying the Bean Bag Shape18:22
    • Assignment08:40
  4. What to do with Your Character
    • What to do with Your Character13:28
    • Illustration and Animation17:19
    • Branding and Marketing18:54
  5. Mock Client Brief: Step-by-Step Guide
    • Mock Client Brief: Step-by-Step Guide05:57
    • Analyzing References10:52
    • Sketching Initial Ideas15:28
    • Adding Expressions and Details17:08
    • Action Poses22:40
    • Refining your Final Sketch20:26
    • Clean Line-Art16:09
    • Coloring your Character17:36
    • Coloring your Background and Adding Final Details16:44
  6. How to Finish your Project Properly
    • Vector vs. Raster06:22
    • Setting up your Image05:11
    • Inking Tools08:48
    • Inking, Part 119:46
    • Inking, Part 218:03
    • Coloring12:00
    • Final Details and Adjustments09:04
    • Exporting your File05:22
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21 draw – Designing Fun Animal Characters by Rodgon
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SIZEDURATION
0. Introduction
29.6 MB20m
1. Learning Through Using References
76.9 MB31m
2. Developing your Character
80 MB45m
3. What to do with Your Character
94.5 MB49m
5. How to Finish your Project Properly
253.6 MB1h 24m


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