Creative Character Design

What makes for good character design? -- Why archetypes are important : What are archetypes? ; Why are they important? ; Which archetypes are used the most? -- The most important part of character design : Why is story important for character design? ; How can the story affect the design? ; Does the design service the story? -- Can you still be original anymore? : Is it possible to be original? ; What is the difference between original and originality? ; How important is it to have originality? -- Shapes and silhouettes : What are the shapes telling us? ; What is "form follows function?" ; What makes a good silhouette? -- Reference, reference, and reference, Oh my! : Why are references important? ; How can you use references and not feel like you are copying? -- Aesthetics, just what you've been waiting for : Getting to know your audience ; Why is color important? ; What does "the devil is in the details" mean? -- The WOW factor : What is the WOW factor? ; Why is it important? ; How will it affect my character design? -- Putting it all together : What tools and techniques are helpful in character design? ; What is a model sheet? ; How do other artists do it? -- Gallery -- Character design template.;Based on a standing-room only presentation at Comic-Con 2009 and featuring the work of professional artists, a guide to creating original characters explains how to adapt archetypes and design elements with specific techniques, in a volume that provides character model sheets and illustrative case studies. Original. Create Compelling, Original Characters Using Archetypes And Design Elements Such As Shadows And Line With The Tips And Techniques Found In This Image-packed Book. Bryan Tillman Bridges The Gap Between The Technique Of Drawing Characters And The Theory Of Good Character Design By Using Case Studies, Examples Of Professional Art, And Literary And Pop Culture References To Teach You How To Develop A Character, Not Just Draw One. The Book Also Features Character Model Sheets That Will Guide You Through The Creation Of New And Unique Characters. Finally, Bryan Will Break Down Established Character Archetypes To Show You Why And How The Different Aspects Of Good Character Design Work. The Content On The Book Is Based On Bryan's Popular 2009 Comic-con Course On 'character Design'. Learn What Makes A Character Unique And Powerful By Using Shapes, Shadows, And Form - This Title Includes 'character Model Sheets' So You Can Put It All Together Yourself, As Well As Case Studies From Established Artists. It Bridges The Gap Between The Technique Of Drawing Characters And The Theory Of Good Character Design In A Practical, Hands-on Way - Learn How To Use Story And Archetypes To Develop Compelling, New Characters. Based On A Standing-room Only Presentation At Comic-con 2009 In San Diego, It Features The Artwork Of A Collection Of Professional Artists As Examples To The Techniques Shown In The Book. Create compelling, original characters using archetypes and design elements such as shadows and line with the tips and techniques found in this image-packed book. Bryan Tillman bridges the gap between the technique of drawing characters and the theory of good character design by using case studies, examples of professional art, and literary and pop culture references to teach you how to develop a character, not just draw one. The book also features Character Model Sheets that will guide you through the creation of new and unique characters. Finally, Bryan will break down established character archetypes to show you why and how the different aspects of good character design work. The content on the book is based on Bryan's popular 2009 Comic-Con course on "Character Design." * Learn what makes a character unique and powerful by using shapes, shadows, and form - includes 'character model sheets' so you can put it all together yourself, as well as case studies from established artists * Bridges the gap between the technique of drawing characters and the theory of good character design in a practical, hands-on way - learn how to use story and archetypes to develop compelling, new characters * Based on a standing-room only presentation at Comic-Con 2009 in San Diego and features the artwork of a collection of professional artists as examples to the techniques shown in the book

Create compelling, original characters using archetypes and design elements such as shadows and line with the tips and techniques found in this image-packed book. Bryan Tillman bridges the gap between the technique of drawing characters and the theory of good character design by using case studies, examples of professional art, and literary and pop culture references to teach you how to develop a character, not just draw one. The book also features Character Model Sheets that will guide you through the creation of new and unique characters. Finally, Bryan will break down established character archetypes to show you why and how the different aspects of good character design work. The content on the book is based on Bryan's popular 2009 Comic-Con course on "Character Design."

Machine generated contents note: What Makes For Good Character Design?; Archetypes; Story; Originality; Shapes and Silhouette; Reference; Asthetics; The WOW Factor; Putting It All Together; Glossary.