Drawing Journal: Create Fantasy Characters
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Learn to draw expressive and original creatures through a combination of exercises and sketches in your journal
Fantasy drawing is an exciting world full of secrets to explore. This is the philosophy of Guille Rancel—an illustrator specialized in comics—who has participated in the creation of works such as Sorunne and Emi the Dream Catcher. In this online course, he teaches you how to use your drawing journal to create fantasy characters.
Learn how to draw original creatures through different exercises and sketches and watch the pages of your sketchbook fill up before your very eyes. Throughout the course, discover the tricks to design characters and acquire the habit of drawing on a daily basis. Get ready to transform your sketchbook into a fantasy world!
Start the course by getting to know Guille Rancel, who talks about his professional career and shows you the references that have carved out his style.
Discover the importance of the sketch in the graphic work of any artist and choose the theme you want to explore in your drawing journal. Afterwards, carry out some exercises to help you loosen up your hand and break down your creative blocks.
Then, start to develop the universe you have chosen, in your teacher’s case, it’s a witches’ forest. Fill your sketchbook as you draw objects and living beings, getting inspiration from the references and letting your imagination run wild, before learning what thumbnails are and sketching your main character.
Next up, develop the final drawing of your character, enriching the design with some of the elements you created previously. Now focus on the personality, for a result that’s both expressive and dynamic. Explore how they can interact with other creatures in their universe and, to finish, Guille shares some tips on character design for your next pieces of work.
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