Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters
A course by Ed Vill , Illustrator and Designer
Learn the fundamental principles to create unique and extravagant characters
Learn the fundamental principles to create unique and extravagant characters
Cartoon characters are marked by their exaggerated features and extraordinary personality, each one depicting situations and emotions with a distinct design. Ed Vill spent his childhood glued to the TV screen watching cartoons, an activity that greatly influenced his future career and style as a cartoonist. As a self-proclaimed cartoon fanatic, he's become an expert at creating vibrant characters, gradually shaping their personality with every stroke until they're larger than life.
In this course, Ed teaches you his process for drawing cartoon characters and how to achieve incredible results with unexpected techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 16 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (1.2K)
- 22,242 students
- 21 lessons (3h 56m)
- 16 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Draw your own extravagant character from head to toe with a unique style and personality.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, illustrators, designers, character creators, and anyone who wants to learn a fun and free-form approach to drawing cartoons.
Requirements and materials
No drawing skills are required to take this course; Ed teaches you all the basics, including how to overcome your fear of the blank page and find your own style.
All you need is a pencil and some paper.
Reviews
Ed Vill was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but has been living in Mexico since 2016. As a self-proclaimed cartoon fanatic, he found a way to turn his passion into a career through the art of character creation.
In addition to illustration and design, Ed has worked as a writer and photographer for print media, recorded music albums, participated in radio and television programs, and even launched his own brand: EdVill. He currently illustrates children's books and teaches workshops on character creation for children and adults.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Context
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What is the caricature?
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Language and character description
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What defines a?
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U3
Heating up motors
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Enjoying the process
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Tools
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Point and Line
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U4
Concepts to form and deform your characters
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Rotation of geometric figures
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Disposition and disproportion of the elements
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Combined figures
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U5
Face
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Eyes
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Mouth
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Nose
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Ears
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Hair
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U6
Body
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New dolls of sticks
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Weight and dynamics
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Hands
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Clothes and accessories
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Arming our Character
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FP
Final project
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Classic cartoon
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andaena
It is very useful for anyone interested in building a drawn character.
abaenar7
Interesante este curso para desarrollar la creatividad! Aspiro encontrar en tiempo entre mis estudios y trabajo para poder empezar y completarlo hasta el final. Recomiendo a Domestika 100%!
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soymayitav
Estoy encantada con el curso, me parece super completo, muy bien explicado. Es una maravilla, es un lujo la forma en que explica con tanto detalle y pasión por lo que hace. Gracias Edvil, ojalá algún día puedas ser mi profesor particular.
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michellegarcia.fl
Adorei, curso bem explicado , com exercícios para praticar durante o desenvolver do curso
Muitas dicas durante as aulas.
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muhamed59
Perfect...very useful very clear and instant result make you draw fine cartoon style and represent different faces easily.
Just repeat the course and exercises.
I like this course really.