Character Illustration Courses and Certifications

How to Draw Comics . NET

Shoulder and Neck Movement in Character Illustration - Live Demo

Explore techniques for illustrating dynamic shoulder and neck movements in character sketches, focusing on bone and muscle positioning for realistic comic art.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Illustrating Characters and the Stories They Tell

18 ratings at CreativeLive

Illustrating Characters and the Stories They Tell with Mary Jane Begin

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Intro to Character Illustration With Photoshop

In this class from our partners at Brit & Co., learn how to create whimsical characters from a Disney and Pixar animator.

• Craftsy
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $38.00

Keelan Jon

Blender Beginner Tutorial - Character Illustration Modeling

Learn to create stylized character illustrations in Blender 3D for app and web projects. Follow along to design eye-catching 3D models or download free source files to enhance your designs.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cosmic Spectrum Art

INK Illustration Full Art Process - HaeJin! Traveler Character Design

Step-by-step illustration process for character design, from initial sketch to final details using ink and color techniques.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Farjana Drawing Academy

8 Easy Girl Drawing Ideas - Pencil Sketch Tutorials

Explore 8 diverse pencil sketch tutorials for drawing girls, including unique scenes like a fairy on the moon and a girl taking a selfie. Learn techniques using basic materials.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Grease Pencil Character Illustration in Blender - From Sketch to Render

Create a comic book illustration using Blender's Grease Pencil. Learn sketching, inking, coloring, shading, and compositing techniques to produce a professional-looking final image.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Christophe Young

Full Design Process for Savannah Character Illustration

Comprehensive illustration process walkthrough, from initial posing to final rendering, demonstrating costume design, shading techniques, and color application for a Savannah-themed artwork.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Marco Bucci

Is This the Worst Way to Design a Character or the Best? - Improvised Character Design and Illustration

Explore an improvised approach to character design and illustration, learning art fundamentals and creative techniques through collaborative demonstration.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Drawing Children for Picture Books

Illustrate stories that captivate kids at reading time. Draw children with lifelike proportions, youthful features, convincing skin tones and more.

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

How to Draw Comics . NET

Anatomy Drawing With Figurosity - Mannequin Model Construction and Muscle Placement

Learn to construct mannequin models and place major muscle groups for accurate figure drawing. Practice with Figurosity's 360-degree reference models to enhance anatomy skills and create convincing human figures.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Howard Pinsky

How to Draw Stewie Griffin from Family Guy in Photoshop

Learn to create Stewie Griffin's head in Photoshop with this step-by-step tutorial. Master digital illustration techniques and bring this iconic Family Guy character to life on your screen.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

David Finch

Painting Batman with Acrylics

Learn to paint a striking monochrome Batman using acrylics. Master techniques for creating depth and texture with black and white paint, perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Genevieve's Design Studio

How to Draw a Cute Raccoon - Digital Art Tutorial

Step-by-step digital art tutorial for drawing a cute raccoon, covering sketching, outlining, coloring, and shading techniques. Includes Procreate tips and tricks for creating charming animal illustrations.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adobe

Packaging Design for a Beverage Company - Part 1

Creative Director Chris Porter demonstrates branding and packaging design for a fictional beverage company, covering brand naming, color selection, illustration techniques, client communication, and industry insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video