Introduction To Cartoon Character Design by Denis Zilber

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Welcome to my character development and design course, where I will share my best illustration tips and processes to help you create stylized and cartooned characters like a pro!

Throughout this course, you’ll embark on an exciting journey into the world of character creation. We’ll start by working with photo references and exploring various inspiration resources to gather ideas and qualities for your character.

Next, we’ll move on to rough sketching, where you’ll compose the initial sketch of your character, laying the foundation for the design. From there, we’ll refine the sketch and learn how to exaggerate your character’s shapes using S and C-curved lines while maintaining correct character anatomy.

Anatomy is a crucial aspect of character design, so I’ll cover the basics of anatomy with a focus on exaggerated features. You’ll learn how to add value to your character’s shapes to give them dimension and depth.

Color plays a vital role in bringing characters to life, so we’ll discuss color theory and explore various rendering techniques to add color and vibrancy to your drawings.

Finally, we’ll reach the final rendering stage, where you’ll refine the details of your character and add those special finishing touches that make your character truly unique and captivating.

By the end of this course, you’ll have mastered the entire character creation process, from gathering references and sketching to adding color and rendering. Your illustrations will showcase stylized and captivating charactersyou can proudly call your own.

So, whether you’re an aspiring illustrator or looking to enhance your character design skills, join me in this exciting journey of creativity and self-expression. Get ready to develop your own signature style and create characters that will leave a lasting impression! Let’s dive in and bring your imagination to life!