Design and Illustration of Incredible Characters
A course by Christian Michel , Graphic designer and illustrator
Learn to draw fantastic characters like a professional
Learn to draw fantastic characters like a professional
The work of Christian Michel, better known as Crisaseo -designer and illustrator- focuses mainly on the world of advertising and can also be found in all types of packaging. But in addition to working with brands on a daily basis, he has developed a unique style of creating incredible characters.
In this course, Crisaseo will help you to lose the fear of drawing and will teach you how to illustrate characters with style by taking the creative child inside you. You will create a story about your characters, drawing each of the details that fill them with character. With it you will learn to create a story about your characters, drawing each of the details that fill them with character and personality.
What will you learn in this online course?
26 lessons & 16 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (175)
- 2,390 students
- 26 lessons (5h 24m)
- 16 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will learn to create characters by imprinting character and personality. Ready to be taken to the real world.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, illustrators, cartoonists and anyone interested in drawing the creatures that live in their head.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is necessary, simply wanting to draw.
With respect to the materials, you will need paper and pencil to sketch and a computer with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Christian Michel
Christian Michel has always been surrounded by art and as a child he was clear about his vocation as an illustrator. He studied graphic design at the Universidad Anáhuac del Sur (Mexico), where he also had the opportunity to offer a chair. He founded the Visual Infection studio, based in Mexico City and San Antonio, specializing in packaging design, illustration and advertising, where he works for companies around the world.
He has exhibited part of his work collectively in Mexico City, Toulouse, Barcelona, Finland, Berlin and New York. Recently he has dedicated himself to share his work and experience as a lecturer in Mexico and abroad. Part of his work can be seen in specialized publications, in all kinds of products and in well-known advertising campaigns.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Me, until I die
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Wow!
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U2
Theory of evolution
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Black and white
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Full color
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Characters up in the soup
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U3
To drop scratches
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Scratch tools
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The scratches talk about you
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No more scratching
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Do not erase your scratches
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My first character
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Expressions
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U4
Comes alive
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Who are we going to create?
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Your consented character
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Turnaround
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U5
From paper to the machine
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VS Pixels
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Illustrator does everything
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Crawling
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Walking - Part 1
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Walking - Part 2
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Coloring
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U6
Final project
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Stroke
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Colored - Part 1
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Colored - Part 2
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Shadows and glitters
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Textures and finishes
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Applications
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FP
Final project
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Design and illustration of incredible characters
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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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
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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lovetodraw_1
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É um EXCELENTE curso, o professor Christian ensina como o processo criativo pode se tornar divertido se você se libertar das amarras do perfeccionismo. Comprei este curso justamente pela didática e a forma não convencional de se pensar. Recomendo-o para todos os níveis de profissionalismo. Sou grata imensamente.
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paniyleche883
Este curso me ayudó muchísimo, no solo para saber hacer los personajes si no también saber cosas de ilustrador. La verdad lo recomiendo, explica bien las cosas y todo.
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kael_0510
👌(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)muchas gracias!!! muy practico...aprendí muchísimo🫂🖥️📑.
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daan_182
Genial!, me ha ayudado a mejorar mucho al crear personajes para mi cuenta y en trabajos que he tenido. Se aprende mucho de este curso! lmL
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