The Essential Handbook for Creating Characters

Learn the techniques to create unique cartoon characters with this practical, inspiring, and easy-to-follow guide.In this book, I share all the skills needed to start and create memorable human characters that I have picked up in my illustration career over the years. I have created thousands of characters using these techniques which you can see in my portfolio on my website www.sketchedup20.comThis book contains tutorials and steps that you can take to learn the art of character design.What you will Learn:In the Drawing Section, I share the skills needed to draw human characters with basic anatomy, heads and full bodies, line of action, silhouettes and way more using exercises.In the Designing Section, I cover different features like eyes, noses, hands, etc, using design elements like shapes, contrast, male vs female, body types, age groups, outfits, accessories and storytelling.In the Presentation Section, I show how to test your character with expressions and poses and finally how to present it with turnarounds or a hero pose.In the Gallery Section, you will find 9 character designs that I created to demonstrate the skills learned in the book.This book is suitable for beginners in Character Design as I explain everything in simple steps. Read more