learn how to design dynamic characters in just 6 chapters

Finally, I’ve created an art book that offers both insight into my creative process and lessons on how to create your best characters ever!

This complete course on creating iconic and memorable characters is 6 chapters long and covers topics such as:

• Drawing Characters:

  • Not only learning the basics of lines and shapes, but also how to master them.

  • Understanding basic forms so that you feel confident.

  • Discover how to break free from self-pressure and actually have fun creating.

• Drawing Anatomy:

  • Understanding body basics, from head to toe— literally!

  • Exploring gestures to make more explosive expressions and add charisma to faces.

  • Body construction and how the human form creates shape language.

• Story

  • Breaking down what a strong story is, how to get a good story idea, and how to speak to your audience through powerful yet simple concepts.

  • Understanding theme and how it impacts the message you want to share with your audience.

  • How to make sure your characters affect your story and influence the plot in a meaningful way.

• Design

  • Communicating through design and the importance of this key step.

  • Abstract concepts, proportion, and appeal— how these three relate to one another and when used correctly, create iconic looks.

And so much more!

This book is jam-packed with visual guides, sketches, walk-throughs, and a familiar, beloved guide to help you every step of the way: Biko from my animated Series, Stormfellers!

After years of working my way up in the business, working with companies like Fablevision, Sanrio, Disney, and more, I’ve packed invaluable life lessons I’ve learned along the way. Because this art book is both a celebration and a content course, I’ve packed it with evergreen resources, first-hand accounts, and successful steps to help you on your own character design journey.

If you’re interested in becoming an indie artist, animator, up your art skills, or even one day be able to land a job at a top studio, then this is the book for you.

Here’s Why This is the Book you NEED to Become a GREAT Character Designer and Artist

• You’re done struggling to find helpful resources that guide you from basic shape language to advanced technique: Character Design Made Easy is just that— it helps you understand the process of design in an easy-to-understand way. No more digging around for every resource out there, it’s all packed in one book!

• The internet is full of conflicting opinions, and you are not sure who to trust: I’ve been working my way through the industry for over 15 years. After successfully launching my own animated series and even doing illustrative work for companies like Disney, Sanrio, Fablevision, and more, I’ve funneled everything I’ve learned into one reliable guide. No, I’m not an influencer looking to sell you another guide with no real substance— I understand your journey, I’ve been there myself, and I’m interested in seeing fellow artists succeed. Let’s beat back the AI art monster one creative voice at a time, shall we?

• You want timeless resources all in one place— no more hunting around for video tutorials: This book offers evergreen lessons that you can carry throughout your life! Simply keep it on your shelf and reference it whenever you need!

• You don’t have time to commit to a big course: This book is only six chapters long! (and hey, it’s mostly pictures!) ;)

• You don’t have money to commit to a big course: This book will ALWAYS stay under $25. That’s right! My desire is to keep education affordable. That’s about the same price as one meal out with your friends! So why so cheap? Because I believe everyone should have access to a creative education, no matter what!

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