Picturebook Character Illustration with Procreate
A course by Gozde Eyce , Picturebook Creator
Learn to create unforgettable picturebook characters to put together a portfolio and land the publishing projects of your dreams
Learn to create unforgettable picturebook characters to put together a portfolio and land the publishing projects of your dreams
With expressive features and a quirky personality, a beautifully illustrated protagonist has the ability to invite children into a picturebook and encourage them to explore the magic within its pages. Visual artist Gozde Eyce stumbled onto this powerful storytelling tool when she broke into the publishing field with her endearing character designs. Embracing imperfections and vivid colors, she has created expressive storybook stars that have led to collaborations with publishers and NGOs such as Justdiggit, UNICEF, and Mo’s Daughters.
In this online course, learn to design unforgettable picturebook characters with Procreate. Follow Gozde and create a portfolio page with various depictions of your fairy-tale hero, exploring everything from facial expressions and poses to digital color application. Hook your young readers with enchanting illustrated characters that earn a place in their hearts.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 28 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (42)
- 2,747 students
- 15 lessons (2h 11m)
- 28 additional resources (12 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
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Design and draw a dynamic picturebook character for your portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to create captivating picturebook characters that resonate with young readers.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Procreate is recommended but not required.
As for materials, all you need is an iPad with the app installed.
Reviews
A course by Gozde Eyce
Gozde Eyce is a freelance illustrator and picturebook creator from Istanbul. After completing a degree in business management and working in the corporate world, she decided to turn her passion for drawing into a career. As a self-taught artist, she developed her skills by observing, reading, and sketching. Gozde eventually realized that her colorful and artfully imperfect illustration style was ideal for children’s literature, and she began sending out her portfolio to publishers, landing numerous freelance jobs.
Since then, she has taken on many different projects all over the world, including children’s books, kids’ apparel, and editorial illustrations. She has also collaborated with NGOs and publishers like Justdiggit, UNICEF, and Mo’s Daughters, embracing these opportunities to support causes like sustainability and equality.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Into Character
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What Is a Character?
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Inspiration and Mood Board
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Sketching the Character
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Adding Elements to Give It Personality
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Coloring the Character 1
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Coloring the Character 2
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U3
Adding Movement
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Sketching Emotions
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Sketching Standing Poses
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Sketching Sitting Poses
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Coloring the Characters 1
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Coloring the Characters 2
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U4
Final Touches
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Add the Background and Shadows
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Adding Some Elements to Make It Pop and Exporting the File
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FP
Final project
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Picturebook Character Illustration with Procreate
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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rinagiov
Very helpful and inspiring:)
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Amei! Aprendendo com leveza:)
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samanthathornton22
PlusWhat a lovely course presenter, who breaks down the content into smaller parts in order to follow. She is so lovely. The only thing that I would have like to have added in, would be the actual brushes or pens that she uses on procreate. Find my equivalent was not as effective as hers.
cher_belle
Really enjoy her way of approaching characters. Definitely learnt a lot!
behiyenurerdogan
I loved this course. The narrator's tone of voice and expression are very good. It contributed a lot to my self-improvement.