Join illustrator Eric Johnson and master the art of animal character design from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize and develop an endearing, realistic character using thumbnail sketches, and add expressive human characteristics with Eric’s expert tips. Create a captivating visual narrative as you explore a variety of poses, props and settings, and refine perspective, scale and balance for a lifelike composition. Experiment with various color palettes to convey mood and emotion, and delve into two mixed-media methods to enhance your work with depth and lively hues. From the celebrated ink-and-watercolor style of Randolph Caldecott to a layered approach that incorporates colored pencils, you’ll learn how to bring your work to life with charm and whimsy. Eric also shares valuable troubleshooting techniques, along with inspiring design ideas that will delight children and adults alike. Click here to see a video about this class.
Materials Needed:
- Sketchpad
- Drawing pencils: 4H, 2H
- Pencil sharpener
- Erasers
- Tracing paper (optional)
- Ruler, T-square, triangle
- Eraser brush
- Saral graphite transfer paper
- Watercolor paper (hot press)
- 1/8″ (3 mm) smooth Masonite board to paint on (optional)
- Colored pencils
- Sepia waterproof ink pens
- Watercolor paints
- Palette
- Assortment of synthetic or natural brushes, including filberts, rounds and detail round brushes (for highlights)
- Proof White or Pro White (opaque, water-based inks)
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