Assignment Character Design

Draw the clothes that your character might wear. Don’t worry about drawing them on a body, draw them flat like they’re laying on the ground. Keep it easy, this is meany to be a brainstorm of what clothes you think this character might wear. Finish with color to start getting an idea of a color palette for your character.

What accessories might this character wear or carry? Use what you know about your character to guide you. Think back to their story, where they live, and the things they want to do. It’s all fair game: hats, shoes, glasses, props, scarves, hair accessories, maybe even a little animal friend!

Hair is a character all in itself! Try sketching a few hairdos before landing on the one that feels right for your character. Finish it in full color to practice hair texture. See my People Skills lesson on drawing hair for extra help!

It’s time for one of the most essential parts of your character, it’s face! Think about how you want to depict each of the facial features: eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc. Are there any unique features such as freckles, a scar, a missing tooth, facial hair, etc? Remember to make your character unique! Play around with different styles and proportions of features and decide which you’ll use for your character.

Experiment with different body proportions to determine your character’s body shape. Draw the body shape without any details added. Remember to exaggerate features for extra interest!

Put it all together, the body, the head and face, hair, clothing, and accessories. Don’t worry about creating a dynamic pose for your character just yet; opt for a neutral standing position. This is your finished piece: be sure to finish the drawing completely with color, shading, and texture.