Character Design Course: Master Character Digital Illustration

Learn how to design original characters step-by-step! Master anatomy, color, and visual storytelling across tools like Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and more. Have you ever wanted to create your own character for a comic, video game, or animated world? Whether you’re an aspiring illustrator, a hobbyist refining your style, or someone curious about professional character design, this course is for you. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to design and fully render your own original characters using industry-standard tools like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, as well as free software options like Krita. Starting with the basics of shape, form, and drawing exercises, you’ll build a strong foundation before diving into anatomy, figure drawing, value studies, color theory, and finally, full illustration techniques. You’ll also explore stylization, facial expressions, and creature design, and work on a final assignment to put all your skills into action.

Each lesson is designed to be practical and beginner-friendly, with step-by-step breakdowns and real-time examples. You’ll walk away with multiple original pieces - and the confidence to design your own characters from scratch. Our instructor has years of experience in digital illustration and character design, and the carefully crafted curriculum makes this course easy to follow, engaging, and comprehensive. That’s why this is the only character design course you’ll ever need to create compelling, professional-level characters. Ready to bring your characters to life? Let’s get started!