Is this for a Game or a comic? What is the setting? Is it fantasy or Sci Fi?  In this lecture I will get you to know exactly the what and why you are drawing these characters for.

In this section I will show you how to make a mind map to generate character ideas. It's easy and fun and is the first step to taking the pressure off of you so you can just design at the very height of your creativity. 

We will refine the ideas and narrow down who the character is. You may already have a great idea for your main characters so I would suggest that you do this process for a secondary character or make a brand new one. 

Use the character sheet provided in the section to finalize your character.

The turnaround is an important part of knowing your character from front to back, literally. I will show you how to create a turnaround .

The colors you character wears can say volumes about their personality and  alignment. Do not overlook this part of your design.

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

Drawing a villain? Circle may not be you first choice. I will show you some of the characteristics to keep in mind. 

The Square is a common used shape for a strong and steady character. This lecture will explore that. 

Almost always associated with the dark side. Let explore the triangle.

Sometimes shapes can be used as "language". They do not have to be traditional but can be a hybrid of shapes and even more organic to get the feel of a character.  

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

In this we will discuss the different traits of the Heroic male character.

The heroic female is slightly different form her male counterpart. That difference can be vast or very slight. 

A male villain can be a very broad category. So in this I will discuss some of the attributes to keep in mind when designing you villain.  

Villain femle characters operate on a different level that males do. In this lecture I will give you some things to thing about. 

The mentor is a very popular character in countless stories. He or She is the guide and teacher usually someone older. 

Not every story has a sidekick. If you dont want your hero to go it alone then having that other person can be a welcome edition to your story.  

All good villians should have them. they come in all shapes and sizes. Ill show you how to create your own.  

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

You will learn what is a thumbnail and its function in your design pipeline.

You will have an overview of the most common approaches to thumb nailing. 

I will show you a linear approach.

Here we will discuss using a silhouette. 

I will demonstrate a more painterly approach.

I show you how to use the symmetry tools in Sketch book pro and Manga studio.

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

Places to go and some useful tools to gather reference. 

Some tips on organizing your images.

This is a very important concept. You will learn to understand what you are referencing without copying. 

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

This is an overview and introduction to just what it means to refine or "tighten" the thumbnails you create.

If you are using silhouettes as your base, this is one of the many ways you can add detail to make something workable. Part one of three.   

Part two of three.

Part three of three.

If using lines is how you create thumbnails then I will show you a process on how to tighten thumbnails until you get a workable design. 

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

Turnarounds can be presented in many different ways. In this section you will learn the basics. 

For those who prefer traditional media. 

For those who prefer traditional media part 2.

Working digital . The initial sketch.

Working digital . We will ink. 

Adding color.

Time to use a different technique. See if you enjoy it. 

This is the assignment to end this section and see how far you have come. Good luck.

Sho by the time you get here you will have a few rejected thumbnails. In this section I will show you how to leverage them.

Time to use some reference to jot down some quick ideas.

More than just background noise and crowds. NPC's have jobs . I will show you how to build a library of them using what you already know.

Ill go over some techniques in drawing wrinkles. Very Important in drawing clothing.

The basics of the fold. 

Not all material is the same. I will give you some pointers on drawing a few different materials.

A demonstration of the diaper or cape fold.

The basics of the spiral fold.

The Basics on the Z or Zigzag fold.