Sketchbook: Creating Characters Based on Real People
A course by Diego & Sebastian Ramírez Jacinto

Learn to design unique characters with our method, drawing inspiration from real life and capturing shapes and gestures.

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 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.

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.

Course summary
  • Session Start 04-10-2024
  • Location Online
  • Duration 2 h 28 m

U1: Introduction

  • Presentation
  • Influences

U2: Observation: look for ideas with your sketchbook

  • What do we look for when we observe?
  • Imagination vs. observation
  • Different ways to solve a problem

U3: draw the head

  • The skull and stylized features
  • Build the face
  • The mask and the expressions

U4: Draw the body

  • The 3 spheres of the body
  • Draw hands in a simple way
  • Clothes and what they say about you

U5: Bring your characters to life

  • The power of gesture
  • Draw the final characters
  • Detailing!

Final project

  • Sketchbook: Creating Characters from People

Regular Price

AED370

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  • 14 lessons (2h 28m)
  • 17 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever
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