The Good Barr - VADA 9

VADA 9

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Hi there, I am gone for a week to take care of family. Please be on your best behavior. -ms barr

Assignment: Character

For this assignment you will create a single character that is original and innovative. You will start by sketching and practicing the form, the components of a character, and learn more about Procreate.

You are required to include the following:

At least one character (in full color & with shading)
The character must have context. It should have a background, props, etc to ground it in your reality.

What you need to turn in:

Turn in the finished file to Canvas

SKETCH:

Mash-Up: Combine two unrelated objects to design a new, imaginative entity or scene.

Things to help with your project:

If you cannot think of what to draw try this: Character Generator
Struggling with personality traits?? Here is a long list of ideas!
Struggling with their quirks? Here are some great ideas for character quirks

Monday

The first step in drawing a character is defining who your character is. You may be developing a character from an existing text, such as a story you plan to illustrate. In this case, search the text for clues to answer as many of the questions below as possible. If you are creating a character from scratch, the sky is the limit!

Create a profile of your character, defining both their physical appearance and their personality. Jot down some notes and create some doodles about them. The more you know about your character, the better you will be able to communicate their interests, desires, and story to the viewer. Let’s get started!

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Tap & Hold on the image and then save to photos. Fill it out in Procreate or Notability

FACE

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.

Worksheet for face practice (tap and hold to save to photos)

TUESDAY

BODY SHAPE

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!

Thinking about drawing an animal? Check this page out

Thinking about drawing an object? Check this page out

Worksheet for body practice (tap and hold to save to photos)

wednesday

HAIR

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!

Worksheet for hair practice (tap and hold to save to photos)

thursday

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.

Worksheet for clothing and accessories practice (tap and hold to save to photos)

Clothing

What is your character wearing, and what are they carrying? What is their favorite color? What activities do they like to do? What climate do they live in? Are they going off on an adventure that requires them to be outfitted in a specific way? How can their clothes and accessories enhance their personality and unique quirks? There are infinite combinations of options to choose from, so have fun choosing your character’s getup!

Accessories

It’s important that your character has a few accessories. Not only will this give your character more personality, but the accessories you choose to include will also help tell your character’s story. Plus, choosing accessories is super fun!

Do they wear any jewelry? necklace, bracelet, earrings, body piercings, wristwatch, pocket watch, etc.
What is on their head? Hat, ball cap, bonnet, crown, tiara, beret, sweatband, hood, beanie, bandana, hairbow, headphones, helmet, shower cap, swimming cap, fedora, etc.
What is on their face? Eyeglasses, sunglasses, goggles, a mask, eyepatch, gasmask, makeup, face paint, etc.
What is around their neck? Scarf, bowtie, necktie, ascot, cape, shawl, bandana, lanyard, etc.
Is there something in their mouth? Old-fashioned pipe, lollipop, bubble gum, etc.
Do they have an accessory to hold their stuff? Backpack, handbag, shopping bag, picnic basket, suitcase, fanny pack, etc.
Are they carrying any special tools or equipment? Hammer, bucket, radio, axe, shield, sword, paintbrush, tennis racquet, butterfly net, keys, musical instrument, umbrella, spatula, skateboard, etc.
Do they have a little sidekick? A pet, a tiny creature, a small animal friend, etc.

friday

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

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.