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Week 3: Exploring Character Designs with Larissa Marantz

Week 3: Exploring Character Designs
Learn to Create Your Own Picture Books Explore variation in your character designs.

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Instructor
Larissa Marantz
Subjects
Entertainment Arts
Topics
Design
Mediums
Adobe Photoshop, Digital Tablet, Watercolor
Duration
1h 45m 30s

In week three, you will learn to design various versions of your characters. Instructor Larissa Marantz will demonstrate making model lineups and utilizing different shapes to develop your character and design clothing. She will teach you how to use references to inspire the look of your character. Then, you will do a turnaround sketch to explore your character from all angles.

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

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