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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How to Start Drawing Characters (Even If You’re Not ‘Good’ at Drawing Yet)

Think you can’t draw characters? Think again. In this post, you’ll learn simple techniques to start sketching expressive characters—even if you’re just starting out.

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Why Drawing Shapes First Helps You Animate Better

Every great drawing starts with something simple—a circle, a square, a triangle. But when you’re new to animation, it’s tempting […]

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3 Drawing Fundamentals Every Beginner Animator Must Nail (and the Course That Finally Made Them Click)

Before I understood animation, I used to think it was all about movement. But then I tried animating a head […]

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