Character designing isn’t new to me, but if I’m honest I think I’ve never focused on a character long enough to rigorously design it properly. What I mean by that is that I am great at the initial stage of picking facial features, combining them with types of clothing and researching ideas for accessories. But when it comes to drawing that same character over and over and over again in all manner of different poses and expressions, I usually get lazy and move on to something else. Which is where doing an MA in illustration has come in handy - I can’t be lazy if I want a good grade and to progress. There is nowhere to hide from tutors. So, lately all my focus has been on drawing one family multiple times, and I finally feel like my character designing is getting to a place that is a little bit looser and a little bit more robust compared to previously.
Here are a few sketches that I don’t love, but probably best show what I mean, because eventually they will become something that I am happy with:
