Sketchbook: Creating Characters Based on Real People
A course by user2275455 surname2275455 , Freelance Artists
Joined March 2020
Learn to design unique characters with our method, drawing inspiration from real life and capturing shapes and gestures.
Learn to design unique characters with our method, drawing inspiration from real life and capturing shapes and gestures.
Joined March 2020
Dive into the art of creating characters from everyday life observations with Diego and Sebastián Ramírez, known in the animation world as Los Awesombrosos.
Immerse yourself in the creative process of designing characters that resonate with audiences, using drawing techniques straight from your sketchbook. You will learn how to capture the essence of real people and transform those observations into animated characters with personality and depth.
From the initial exploration to the final design, each lesson is crafted to enhance your ability to see and depict what makes each person unique.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (23)
- 2,323 students
- 14 lessons (2h 28m)
- 17 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves selecting a sketch from your sketchbook and fully developing it into a detailed animated character, demonstrating everything you have learned about creating characters based on real-life observations.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for artists and designers of all levels interested in character design for animation.
It is ideal for those looking to deepen their observation and drawing skills and learn how to transform real people into animated characters that tell their own stories.
Requirements and materials
You will need a sketchbook or drawing pad, pencils and/or markers for sketching, and access to digital drawing software such as Photoshop or Procreate for the final stages of design.
No prior animation skills are required, but a passion for drawing and observation is essential.
Reviews
A course by user2275455 surname2275455
Diego and Sebastián Ramírez, known professionally as Los Awesombrosos, are established artists in the animation industry with over six years of experience.
They have worked on a wide range of projects for renowned studios such as Netflix, DreamWorks, HBO Max, and Disney TVA, specializing in character design and visual development.
Their unique approach to capturing humanity and authenticity in their designs has earned them recognition and awards, including the Quirino Award for "Best Design for Animation."
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Observation: look for ideas with your sketchbook
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What do we look for when we observe?
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Imagination vs. observation
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Different ways to solve a problem
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U3
draw the head
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The skull and stylized features
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Build the face
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The mask and the expressions
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U4
Draw the body
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The 3 spheres of the body
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Draw hands in a simple way
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Clothes and what they say about you
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U5
Bring your characters to life
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The power of gesture
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Draw the final characters
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Detailing!
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FP
Final project
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Sketchbook: Creating Characters from People
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
displayname4541684
Good course. Simple explanations. I felt that the progress of each lesson was very fast and the camera angles did not allow me to follow the process well, but in general it is totally recommended for beginners in character creation.
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displayname5228434
A great course for artists of all levels, ideal for those who want to train their critical eye and learn how to design charismatic characters based on real-life people. Highly recommended!
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displayname2359761
I'm still getting to know it but the material seems very rich to me!
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displayname7267862
One of the best courses on drawing from life, really recommending to enthusiastic people who love drawing and learn to draw.......
displayname15023084
Honestly, it was a great course, it completely met my expectations. For someone who only knows how to draw stick figures, I was surprised by the great progress that one can make. However, I recommend that you practice and practice. Don't expect that just by seeing and drawing 10 or 15 examples you will become a professional, this is about perseverance, practice and discipline.
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