Curated by Skillshare
7 Classes (9 hours 57 minutes)
- Materials
iPad, Apple Pencil, Procreate
- Final Product
Character designs in multiple styles
- Level
Beginner
Shape Language In Digital Illustration & Character Design For Beginners In Procreate
Learn how to use simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and rectangles to build expressive, balanced characters and understand how shape language communicates personality and mood. You’ll apply these principles in a hands-on project that helps you move confidently from rough sketch to polished illustration.
Illustration for Beginners: Create Your Style in Procreate through Character Design
Explore how to develop your own illustration style through guided character design exercises, including silhouette exploration, feature choices, and color harmony. You’ll refine your characters and learn how to create visual consistency across your work.
Character Illustration: Drawing Expressive Gestures & Poses in Procreate
Strengthen your ability to convey emotion and storytelling through expressive gestures, dynamic poses, and body language. You’ll bring your characters to life in fully realized compositions that highlight movement, interaction, and personality.
Making a Scene: Illustrating Characters and Backgrounds in Procreate
Learn how to place your characters into compelling environments using perspective, depth, and thoughtful composition. You’ll create scenes where background elements support your characters and enhance the overall narrative of your illustration.
Drawing People in Motion: Capture Movement in Character Illustration in Procreate
Discover techniques for capturing natural, dynamic movement — from walking cycles to energetic action poses. You’ll practice using gesture lines, weight distribution, and flow to make your characters feel lively and believable.
Character Illustration Essentials in Procreate: How To Draw Postures
Build a strong foundation in drawing natural postures and basic gestures, improving the structure and believability of your figures. Through practical exercises, you’ll gain confidence sketching characters with energy and correct body positioning.
Master the Basics of Procreate to Create a Mid-Century Styled Character Illustration
Learn essential Procreate tools and workflows while creating a stylized character illustration inspired by mid-century design. You’ll experiment with brushes, layering, and effects to develop a cohesive and visually distinct aesthetic.
Congratulations! You’re All Done.
You did it! You’ve completed the full Learning Path. We can’t wait to see where these skills take you next.