Free character design courses and tutorials

Learn character design from start to finish with these step-by-step tutorials. Pick up tips and tricks to help you create convincing characters in a range of styles.
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  1. How to Create a Cute Cartoon Tiger Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Cute Cartoon Tiger Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this tutorial inspired by International Tiger Day, let's create the cutest tiger illustration using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

  2. How to Create an Illustration of a Boy on a Scooter in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create an Illustration of a Boy on a Scooter in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Try this adorable illustration for beginners, inspired by the movie Roman Holiday. The illustration of a boy on a scooter is based on basic shapes.

  3. How to Create a Spring-Themed Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Spring-Themed Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    A great actor once said, “Spring is nature's way of saying let's party.” This is so true—we can all feel spring’s influence, especially if you are a visual...

  4. How to Design a Virtual Reality Kid Character in Affinity Designer

    How to Design a Virtual Reality Kid Character in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we’ll go all the way through the exciting process of designing a cartoon character from scratch to the finished piece! Join me and let’s...

  5. How to Create a Cafe Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Cafe Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'd like to share a step-by-step guide on creating a stylish fashion illustration of a lady enjoying her time in the cafe using Adobe...

  6. How to Draw a Fox Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Draw a Fox Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Learn how to draw a fox illustration using the Brush Tool and some of my personal tips and tricks in Adobe Illustrator.

  7. How to Create a Maneki Neko Lucky Charm in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Maneki Neko Lucky Charm in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial we’ll be creating a cute Japanese lucky charm, Maneki-neko. We’ll be using geometric shapes and working with gradients to make our...

  8. How to Create a Spooky Voodoo Doll in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Spooky Voodoo Doll in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Follow this tutorial and learn how to draw a voodoo doll in Adobe Illustrator. Scary or not?

  9. How to Design a Krishna Janmashtami Postcard in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Design a Krishna Janmashtami Postcard in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    August is a very special month in the Hindu calendar. People are celebrating the annual festival dedicated to the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the...

  10. How to Quickly Create a Cute Phone Character in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Quickly Create a Cute Phone Character in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In today’s tutorial we’re going to show you how to create a cute character illustration, using some of Illustrator’s most basic shapes and tools, combined...

  11. How to Create a Cute Spring Rabbit in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Cute Spring Rabbit in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Believe it or not, spring is almost upon us! In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an adorable rabbit delivering a bouquet of tulips just using...

  12. New Course: Illustrating a Character for Fantasy or Sci-Fi

    New Course: Illustrating a Character for Fantasy or Sci-Fi

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Illustrating a character for fantasy or sci-fi is fun, but challenging. If your illustration doesn't tell a story, then it won't have the maximum impact it...

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