In this lesson, instructor Daxiong Guo will teach you how to illustrate in an American style of comics. You will learn to mix and match different concepts to create a narrative unique to you. Daxiong will demonstrate the conception side of character development and develop your story. You will discover how to create the hero character from your mash-up of ideas and bring it to an inking phase.

This lesson belongs to Character Development for Comics and Illustration. In this 11-week course, illustrator Daxiong Guo will introduce you to his process of character development. You will learn how to conceptualize different stories and styles in illustration and comic art. Daxiong will demonstrate how to develop characters in a variety of styles, introducing you to the characteristics and lore of each. He will cover fantasy style, American comics, and traditional Asian illustration. Through this course, you will learn how to create your own characters in a range of styles to be prepared for any illustration project.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.