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Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters

A course by Ed Vill , Illustrator and Designer

Illustrator and Designer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined April 2017

Learn the fundamental principles to create unique and extravagant characters

Best seller
99% positive reviews (1.3K)
22,474 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

21 lessons & 16 downloads

What is the caricature?
8 minutes, 21 seconds
What defines a?
7 minutes, 40 seconds
Tools
8 minutes, 16 seconds
Point and Line
8 minutes, 47 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (1.3K)
  • 22,474 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.


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22,474 Students
1,257 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Ed Vill

A course by Ed Vill

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Illustrator and Designer

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

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Context

    • What is the caricature?
    • Language and character description
    • What defines a?
  • U3

    Heating up motors

    • Enjoying the process
    • Tools
    • Point and Line
  • U4

    Concepts to form and deform your characters

    • Rotation of geometric figures
    • Disposition and disproportion of the elements
    • Combined figures
  • U5

    Face

    • Eyes
    • Mouth
    • Nose
    • Ears
    • Hair
  • U6

    Body

    • New dolls of sticks
    • Weight and dynamics
    • Hands
    • Clothes and accessories
    • Arming our Character
  • FP

    Final project

    • Classic cartoon

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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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Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters. Illustration course by Ed Vill Best seller

Introduction to the Creation of Cartoon Style Characters

A course by Ed Vill
Illustrator and Designer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined April 2017
  • 99% positive reviews (1.3K)
  • 22,474 students