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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. Construct a Cute Character Driven Scene

    Construct a Cute Character Driven Scene

    Tutorial • Advanced

    In this tutorial we'll work on a character filled scene that is built to showcase a smart car. We'll view a workflow I use for creating large scale work....

  2. Creating Psychedelic Character Art Using Adobe Illustrator

    Creating Psychedelic Character Art Using Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial you will learn how to make a psychedelic character and background with Adobe Illustrator. Using various line weights, Halftone coloring...

  3. How to Illustrate Dynamic Hair Using Adobe Illustrator's Paintbrush Tool

    How to Illustrate Dynamic Hair Using Adobe Illustrator's Paintbrush Tool

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    This tutorial will show you how to create a dynamic hairstyle from a reference image. You will use the Paintbrush Tool, basic skin shading and transparent...

  4. Creating a Mysterious Cheshire Cat in Adobe Illustrator

    Creating a Mysterious Cheshire Cat in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you will learn how to break away from Adobe Illustrator and use a combination of programs to create a vector image with a soft painted finish.

  5. How to Draw a Kimono Dancer Using Adobe Flash and Corel Painter

    How to Draw a Kimono Dancer Using Adobe Flash and Corel Painter

    Tutorial • Advanced

    In this tutorial, you will learn how to break away from Adobe Illustrator and use a combination of programs to create a vector image with a soft painted...

  6. How to Create a Rock Girl with "Beautiful Strokes" in Adobe Illustrator CS5

    How to Create a Rock Girl with "Beautiful Strokes" in Adobe Illustrator CS5

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Using Illustrator CS5, you will learn how to create this Rock Girl and Guitar with funky line art and bold colors. You will work with a stock image and the...

  7. Creating a Caricature from a Photo Reference

    Creating a Caricature from a Photo Reference

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    This tutorial covers how to make a caricature image using a mix of photography and vector illustration. You will learn how to use a photo as reference, how...

  8. How to Make an Animated Paper Robot

    How to Make an Animated Paper Robot

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In this tutorial we'll go through the steps of designing and making an animated paper robot character. Not just a picture, this is a moving character that...

  9. Create Character Driven Book Cover Art Using Illustrator and Photoshop - Part 1

    Create Character Driven Book Cover Art Using Illustrator and Photoshop - Part 1

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this two part tutorial on creating the "Let's Go To Monster School!" book cover, I'll show you a complete process from initial sketch to the final...

  10. How to Design a Cheeky Koala Mascot Head

    How to Design a Cheeky Koala Mascot Head

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    We're going to put those vector eyes you learned how to make not long ago to some good use! This tutorial will show you how to combine basic shapes with some...

  11. Create a Cute Retro-Flavored Teddy Bear with the Gradient Mesh Tool

    Create a Cute Retro-Flavored Teddy Bear with the Gradient Mesh Tool

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how you can easily add a retro feeling to your creations. We'll also cover techniques such as using gradient mesh tool to add...

  12. Create a Set of Shiny Character Eyes

    Create a Set of Shiny Character Eyes

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    This tutorial will teach you how to create detailed vector eyes that can be used for all sorts of character design projects. The techniques used here are...

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