Dynamic Character Illustration

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn how to use digital illustration and Photoshop to bring characters to life in this course.
• Discover Thomas's expert methods for drawing, coloring, and creating unique characters that appear to leap off the page.
• Are you ready to hone your skills and start producing characters that display your distinct style of illustration?
• Make any necessary changes and think of fresh methods to build your new character. Finally, learn how to continuously improve your sketching skills by experimenting with new projects and ideas.

Syllabus:

1.  Introduction

   • Introduction

   • Influences

   • What We Will Do in This Course?
      

2.  Preparation: Character Basis and Research

   • Drawing Techniques (part 1): Dynamic Characters and Movement

   • Drawing Techniques (part 2): Construction and Basic Shapes

   • Drawing Techniques (part 3): Drawing from Reference 1

   • Drawing Techniques (part 3): Drawing from Reference 2

   • Drawing Techniques (part 3): Drawing from Reference 3

   • Drawing Techniques (part 3): Drawing from Reference 4

   • Photoshop Setup 1

   • Photoshop Setup 2
      

3.  Production: Giving Shaping the Character

   • Researching Your Character

   • Sketching (part 1): The Pose 1

   • Sketching (part 1): The Pose 2

   • Sketching (part 1): The Pose 3

   • Sketching (part 2): Clothes and Accessories 1

   • Sketching (part 2): Clothes and Accessories 2

   • Sketching (part 2): Clothes and Accessories 3

   • Rendering 1

   • Rendering 2

   • Rendering 3

   • Rendering 4

   • Rendering 5

   • Rendering 6

   • Rendering 7

   • Rendering 8

   • Coloring 1

   • Coloring 2

   • Coloring 3
      

4.  Post-production: The Final Touches

   • Corrections

   • Apply Your Character

   • Next Steps Improving
      

5. Final Project

   • Characters in motion