Drawing & Character Design

Your characters are the heart of your animation, and this section is all about bringing them to life. We’ll cover everything from basic drawing skills to designing characters with personality, appeal, and purpose. Whether you’re sketching on paper or designing digitally, you’ll learn how to make your characters stand out.

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Why Drawing from Life Helps Your Animation

Drawing from life trains your eye for timing, weight, and appeal. Use quick daily gestures and simple routines to make your animation breathe.

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Latest Posts in Drawing & Character Design

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What is ‘Appeal’ in Character Design?

Appeal isn’t just “cute.” It’s clarity, rhythm, and personality in the design. Learn practical steps—shape language, silhouette, contrast—to make characters instantly readable.

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A colorful digital illustration featuring a cheerful cartoon character with dark hair, wearing a yellow sweater, blue pants, and white sneakers, leaping energetically with arms outstretched. On the left side, bold white text reads: "5 ways to add life to your character poses." The background is blue with geometric shapes scattered around.

5 Ways to Add Life to Your Character Poses

Flat, stiff poses can make your characters feel lifeless. Here are 5 simple techniques to add flow, energy, and storytelling to your character drawings.

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The Power of Line of Action in Character Drawing

Discover how a single guiding curve—the line of action—can transform stiff figures into dynamic, readable characters, with practice routines and tips

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Drawing Hands: Why It’s So Hard and How to Improve

Hands are one of the hardest things to draw—but you can get better. This guide breaks down why hands are tricky and how to…

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Creating Emotion in Your Drawings: A Beginner’s Guide

Want to make your characters more expressive? This guide breaks down how to draw emotion through facial features, posture, and practice prompts.

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How to Turn a Doodle into a Character Design

Your next great character might be hiding in a scribble. Learn how to take a doodle and shape it into a fun, expressive design…

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