Level:
All Levels
Lenght:
31 hrs
Lectures:
50

Character Design Course: Master Character Digital Illustration

Learn how to draw and design characters like a pro with this step-by-step Character Design course!

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Learn how to design original characters step-by-step!

Master anatomy, color, and visual storytelling across tools like Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and more. Have you ever wanted to create your own character for a comic, video game, or animated world? Whether you’re an aspiring illustrator, a hobbyist refining your style, or someone curious about professional character design, this course is for you.

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to design and fully render your own original characters using industry-standard tools like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, as well as free software options like Krita. Starting with the basics of shape, form, and drawing exercises, you’ll build a strong foundation before diving into anatomy, figure drawing, value studies, color theory, and finally, full illustration techniques. You’ll also explore stylization, facial expressions, and creature design, and work on a final assignment to put all your skills into action.
Each lesson is designed to be practical and beginner-friendly, with step-by-step breakdowns and real-time examples. You’ll walk away with multiple original pieces—and the confidence to design your own characters from scratch.

Our instructor has years of experience in digital illustration and character design, and the carefully crafted curriculum makes this course easy to follow, engaging, and comprehensive. That’s why this is the only character design course you’ll ever need to create compelling, professional-level characters.

Ready to bring your characters to life? Let’s get started!
Character Design

Curriculum

Character Design Introduction | 01:17

What is Character Design | 15:59
 
Clip Studio Paint | 32:57
 
Photoshop | 11:21
 
Shape and Form | 23:39
 
Drawing Exercise Pt. 1 | 59:22
 
Drawing Exercise Pt. 2 | 48:51
 
Drawing Exercise Pt. 3 | 45:09
Fundamentals (Explanation + Exercises) | 48:46
 
Fundamental Values | 50:59
 
Value Exercise: Objects | 44:58
 
Value Exercise: Choosing Reference Pt. 1 | 42:34
 
Value Exercise: Choosing Reference Pt. 2 | 40:47
 
Value Exercise: Tinkering and Experimenting Pt. 1 | 30:23
 
Value Exercise: Tinkering and Experimenting Pt. 2 | 25:05
 
Value Exercise: Detailing | 41:24
 
Color Theory and Assignment Sketching | 02:14:42
 
Color Theory Exercise: Body Shading | 38:13
 
Color Theory Exercise: Shading | 24:14
 
Color Theory Exercise: Applying Tattoo | 14:41
 
Color Theory Exercise: Making it Upload Ready | 06:58
Finding Reference | 27:31
 
Applying Reference | 45:08
 
Sketch and Line | 17:36
 
Clean Lining | 12:57
 
Detail Blockout | 53:53
 
Values and Detailing | 01:01:59
 
More Detailing and Brush Use | 25:54
 
Coloring and Variations | 39:04
Fundamentals: Anatomy Shape Exercise | 29:48
 
Figure Drawing Study | 46:22
 
Anatomy and Values | 24:15
 
Anatomy Exercise: Beginning | 01:09:52
 
Anatomy Exercise: Construction and Weight | 30:47
 
Anatomy Exercise: Artstyle Definition and LineArt Pt. 1 | 52:03
 
Anatomy Exercise: Artstyle Definition and LineArt Pt. 2 | 49:54
 
Anatomy Exercise: Metal Rendering | 52:50
 
Anatomy Exercise: Artstyle Hair Detailing | 30:25
 
Anatomy Exercise: Detailing | 42:15
 
Anatomy Exercise: Making the Helmet | 35:55
 
Anatomy Exercise: Hair Detailing | 29:27
 
Anatomy Exercise: Adding Colors and Finalizing | 01:15:30

Shape Language Fundamentals and Final Assignment Brief | 08:26

Concepting from Reference | 57:12

Facial Expression | 50:02
 
Gengar | 33:31
 
Toxtricity | 40:37
 
Adding Values and Colors | 43:23
 
Final Touches | 02:17
 
Last Words | 00:29