Finding Character Inspiration in Everyday Objects

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About the Session

If you struggle to find inspiration for your character designs, this is the perfect exercise to get your creative juices flowing. Follow along with illustrator Cody A Banks as he walks through the steps of creating a character in Illustrator while pulling inspiration from everyday objects.

Topics include:

  • How to implement the Pen and Pencil tools and Pathfinder effects to create abstract shapes
  • Adding personality to your characters
  • Using Draw Inside mode to add detailed tattoos to a character
  • Tips and keyboard shortcuts for fine-tuning body parts

Technical Level: Intermediate

Category: Inspiration

Track: Graphic Design and Illustration

Audience: Illustrator

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