Project Instructions

Design a cartoon character inspired by an emotion! Our goal for this project is to use the 'shape language' of a cartoon character to visualize an emotional concept. Below are the steps we used to create our class project. Each one focuses on building a particular skill from conceptual design to technical drawing to color scheming.

1. Select an emotion that seems fun to illustrate. Interpret the definition and note the PHYSICAL SIGNALS and BEHAVIORS associated with the emotion.

2. Design the emotional SHAPE LANGUAGE of your character's face with sketching.

3. Transform SHAPE into FORM using some important drawing techniques.

4. INK your final drawing and explore pen tools that compliment your style.

5. Design a COLOR SCHEME that works for your character.

6. Share your work! Post your class project get some encouraging feedback!

7. Did you enjoy this project? Check out my channel for other classes on cartooning, comics and illustration!

Ira's Class Project:

Martin Lima

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