I would say design is the organization of shapes, and character design is creating a personality with feeling through the organization of shapes.

Character Design plays a major role in every facet of the entertainment industry. It truly is the backbone of intellectual properties, also known as IPs. Without characters; there would be no stories, no storyboards, no character animation, no video games, no comics, and no toys. The character is the beginning and the most essential part of the storytelling process.

Many essential ingredients are needed to create a good character design. The design process must begin with the character’s story. Other critical elements include gesture, form, attention to detail, construction, balance, contrast, caricature, color, line, silhouette, proportion, variety, and more. These concepts are covered extensively in the lessons.

I designed the lessons to be approachable to artists of all skill levels. Academy students gain access to numerous categories upon enrollment, starting with beginning techniques ideal for new artists. As students progress, they will become more confident and competent before advancing to the next category. Students are also encouraged to join the weekly live Zoom meetups to practice drawing with me and ask any questions.

Of course! You are never tied into the Silver Drawing Academy membership. If at any time you feel like this is not a good fit for you, you can cancel your membership within the portal.