Qué aprenderás sobre arte para personajes 2D

How to create characters in two-dimensional illustration?

Welcome to the fascinating world of 2D character art. If you are looking to develop your skills and give life to unique figures in your creations, this is the place for you. This course is designed to enrich your knowledge and provide you with the necessary tools to create endearing and meaningful characters. In addition, it is essential that you have completed Humberto Cervera's introductory course on character creation, where Jung's archetypes will serve as a compass for your creations.

What are the conceptual bases for drawing 2D characters?

When it comes to character design, it is crucial that every stroke and detail reflects the essence of the personality you intend to convey. To achieve this, this course will provide you with fundamental concepts:

• Line of action: A tool to define the posture and dynamism of the characters.
• Silhouettes: Help to identify the character and ensure immediate recognition.
• Negative spaces: Used to accentuate essential features and add depth.

These concepts are essential to ensure that your characters are not only visually appealing, but also congruent in the context of their stories and personalities.

How do you choose the best proposal for your characters?

During the course, you will generate several proposals for each character, taking into account their psychological characteristics and attitudes. The selection process is key:

1. Evaluate each proposal according to how well it represents the central idea of the character.
2. Consider the character's purpose within your story: Is he or she meant to be a hero, a villain, or perhaps a guide?
3. Reflect on the consistency between appearance and personality. Consistency strengthens the character's credibility.

What is the main project of the course?

The objective is to create Ajo lo Teo, a preconceived character in Humberto Cervera's course. During the process, the following will be developed:

• Shape and silhouette studies: to adequately convey whether Ajo lo Teo is perceived as aggressive, tender or stable.
• Shape language: adapted to the predefined psychology of the character.

Subsequently, you will be able to advance to 3D modeling of these characters, further expanding your artistic skills.

How do you continue to hone your skills after the course?

This course is just the beginning of the exciting journey in character design. It is recommended to continue with the 3D character modeling course with Gabriel Herrera to learn how to transfer your characters to the third dimension. This process will make your creations even more tangible and narrative.

• Go little by little: Approach each course in an orderly manner to master each technique effectively.
• Develop and ground your ideas: Make sure each concept is well grounded and aligned with your creative objectives.
• Tell a story: The goal is to have characters that don't just exist in illustrations or models, but that tell a coherent and compelling story.

I encourage you to dive deep into each module and keep your curiosity and desire to learn always active. With dedication and practice, the possibilities in character design are immense.