Sherbert's Cubicle of Creation

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My Character Design Technique

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Step 1: The Name

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I usually start by coming up with a name for the character. A great name can inspire the elements needed to imagine the character. However, I try to scale down my imagination as I may not be able to draw everything I imagine. Practice makes perfect, though.

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Step 2: Scale

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Next, I consider the character's size. What is the proportion of the head compared to the body? How big or small is the character?

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Step 3: Clothes

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Clothing is an important aspect of character design. It can reveal a lot about the character's personality and background. Does the character dress for action or fashion? Do they prefer bright or dull colours? Are their clothes well-worn or brand-new?

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Step 4: Sketch

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With a pencil and paper, I make several sketches to see what works best for the character.

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Step 5: Outline

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Check out the video, where I demonstrate drawing the outline for my character, Robbing Robin.