Introduction to Concept Art For Expressive Character Design
A course by Sammy Khalid (Chigg) , Concept Designer, Illustrator, and NFT Artist
Joined March 2021
Learn to create a lively original character from start to finish by exploring the fundamentals of color, light, and design
Learn to create a lively original character from start to finish by exploring the fundamentals of color, light, and design
Joined March 2021
“When you learn to see the world in terms of light, color, and design, it’s hard not to be inspired” says concept designer, illustrator, and NFT artist Sammy Khalid - better known as ‘Chigg’. He believes that drawing, painting, and design are visual representations of how much you observe in the world around you, and views his creative process as an evolution. Most of Chigg’s work involves designing for film, TV, and animation, in both 2D and 3D, for clients including Warner Bros, Disney, Riot Games, and Netflix.
In this course, he teaches you the industry-tested processes and techniques that he has used as part of his creative and professional practice for years. Learn the fundamentals of research, painting, and design for character creation using image editing software. Develop the skills and confidence to design your own unique character.
What will you learn in this online course?
37 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (66)
- 2,396 students
- 37 lessons (9h 30m)
- 21 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Design your own original character exploring principles of color, light, and design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in character design and digital painting.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you need some basic knowledge of image editing software such as Photoshop.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a device with image software installed. It is also recommended that you have access to a graphics tablet or screen tablet, and PureRef. However these are not essential.
Reviews
A course by Sammy Khalid (Chigg)
Sammy Khalid, known online as Chigg, is a concept designer, illustrator, and NFT artist. Born to a Sudanese father and Filipino mother, he spent his early childhood in the Philippines but grew up in Dublin, Ireland. Chigg originally studied computer science with the goal of becoming a software engineer but this didn’t fuel his passion for drawing and painting. Later, he was able to pursue a career that married elements of his interests together with his tech savviness. Most of Chiggs work involves designing characters, sets, vehicles, and props, for film, TV, and animation, utilizing both 2D and 3D approaches.
With a broad range of interests and a fervor for learning new skills, Chigg views his creative process as an evolution. He sees drawing, painting, and design as a visual representation of the work that you invest, what you’ve learned, and how well you understand the world around you. Chigg has worked for clients around the world including Warner Bros, Disney, Riot Games, and Netflix, and across titles such as Black Mirror, War of the Worlds series, and Artemis Fowl.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Foundations
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Fundamentals of Light 1
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Fundamentals of Light 2
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Fundamentals of Design 1
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Fundamentals of Design 2
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Fundamentals of Design 3
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Gesture Drawing
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Referencing
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U3
Character Design
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Sketching: Gesture
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Sketching: Volume
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Design Sketch 1
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Design Sketch 2
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Final Line Art 1
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Final Line Art 2
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Final Line Art 3
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U4
Rendering
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Masks 1
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Masks 2
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Masks 3
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Masks 4
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Flat Colours 1
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Flat Colours 2
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Lighting 1
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Lighting 2
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Lighting 3
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Lighting 4
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Lighting 5
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Lighting 6
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Lighting 7
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Lighting 8
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Lighting 9
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U5
Details and Post-Processing
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Fine Details 1
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Fine Details 2
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Fine Details 3
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Fine Details 4
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Fine Details 5
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Final Presentation
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Concept Art For Expressive Character Design
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michavc
PlusExcellent course - really helped me out as a beginner in digital art and character design
sergiomtz_designer
Un gran curso, recomendado.
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ernstalbrt
Excelente curso
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alemgd91
PlusEs un muy buen curso para quien busca aprender ilustración digital. Las explicaciones son muy buenas al igual q el arte.
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malonsylwia
Kurs jest całkiem dobry ale dość długi. Ta długość wynika w większości z nagrania procesu tworzenia jednak można nauczyć się kilku fajnych rzeczy.
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