Character Illustration: Drawing Faces, Figures & Clothing

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Free Online Course: Character Illustration: Drawing Faces, Figures & Clothing provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Character Illustration: Drawing Faces, Figures & Clothing is taught by Gabriel Picolo.

Overview
  • Learn character illustration with Gabriel Picolo, the illustrator and comic artist with over 1.6 million followers on Instagram!

    From sketching fluid poses to mastering facial expressions, you'll learn how to draw characters that are full of life and movement in this 60-minute class. Whether you're a new artist or a seasoned illustrator, Gabriel's thoughtful, thorough techniques will unlock your ability to create compelling characters on paper or screen.

    Key lessons include:

    • Exploring movement and pose with figure drawing exercises
    • Drawing the four core expressions
    • Adding color with an eye for contrast and style
    • Creating a character that exudes personality

    All are welcome to explore character illustration with Gabriel. After taking this class, you'll be brimming with ideas for creating your own characters, able to communicate story, emotion, and movement with ease.

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Materials
    • Exercise: Figure Drawing Warm-Up
    • Drawing Your Character's Pose
    • Drawing Female vs Male Faces
    • Drawing the Four Core Expressions
    • Exercise: Extreme Expressions
    • Drawing Your Character's Expression
    • Finalizing Clothing and Style
    • Adding Color
    • Final Thoughts
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