This book will demonstrate these steps for you in a simple, easy-to-apply method, and show you how to use them to effectively design your own characters for comic books, cartoons and more. There are many variations of this process, and while the steps may be called by different names, the basic approach is always the same. This process can be approached formally, but it can also happen naturally, without you realizing it. There are many how-to-draw books out there that walk the reader step-by-step through drawing cool characters, and while this book does offer drawing tips and ideas, its primary purpose is to teach you how to effectively invent your own characters by applying the steps of the design process. They were created using a method that I refer to as The Design Process. Characters, from Batman and Superman to the simple Reddit cartoon character, or from Mickey Mouse to the Balrog in The Fellowship of the Ring, were created through many hours of unseen planning, thinking, experimenting and revising. Some of them are so familiar, or are thought of so fondly, that they have become a part of our passions, hobbies and everyday lives. INTRODUCTION You see them every day on television, the big screen, T-shirts, cereal boxes, books and more, in endless styles and themes. And to my beautiful first-born son, the best character I’ve ever helped create! WHAT YOU NEED Required Pencil (mechanical pencil recommended) Pencil lead (if using a mechanical pencil) Sharpener (if using a traditional pencil) Eraser (kneaded or white plastic recommended) Paper Recommended Non-Photo Blue or other colored pencil Ink pen or fineliner pen Ruler Coloring tools (markers, colored pencils, etc.) Fun but Optional Digital software (such as Adobe Photoshop®) Digital tablet (such as Wacom)ĭEDICATION To my incredible wife, for your seemingly endless patience, love and support. STAGE 5: PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER Quaid the Space Captain Cindy the Fitness Lover The Grazghar (A Race of Beings) The Tale Teller Important Stuff to Keep in Mind Conclusion Acknowledgments About the Author STAGE 4: DELIVER Refined Concept Art Head Turnaround Full Body Turnaround Expression Sheet Pose Sheet Variants STAGE 3: DEVELOP Narrow It Down Body Refinement Working with Color Genre and Setting Character Archetypes Using Stereotypes STAGE 2: DESIGN Start Simple Deconstruct, Then Construct Deconstructing the Head Constructing the Head What Makes a Masculine Face? What Makes a Feminine Face? Drawing the Stereotypical Male Face Drawing the Stereotypical Female Face Basic Body Construction Deconstructing the Torso Drawing the Stereotypical Male Body Drawing the Stereotypical Female Body Practice Poses Using Construction Lines All Shapes and Sizes Traits and Character Types Brainstorm Sketching Brainstorm Sketching: Baker Brainstorm Sketching: Pilot STAGE 1: DISCOVER Getting Started 4 Keys to Preparing Yourself Character Breakdown World Building Common Styles Style Examples Finding Inspiration Final Preparations Sign up for our newsletter and receive special offers, access to free content, and information on the latest new releases and must-have art resources! Plus, receive a coupon code to use on your first purchase from for signing up.ĬONTENTS Special Offers What You Need Dedication Introduction Overview of the Design Process Thank you for purchasing this Artist Network eBook. Important Stuff to Keep in Mind.ĭRAW WITH JAZZA CREATING CHARACTERS FUN AND EASY GUIDE TO DRAWING CARTOONS AND COMICS JOSIAH “JAZZA” BROOKS Practice Poses Using Construction Lines.īrainstorm Sketching: Baker.īrainstorm Sketching: Pilot. What Makes a Masculine Face?.ĭrawing the Stereotypical Male Face.ĭrawing the Stereotypical Female Face.ĭrawing the Stereotypical Male Body.ĭrawing the Stereotypical Female Body. Overview of the Design Process.Ĥ Keys to Preparing Yourself.
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