For the class project your final quest is to create your very own character portrait illustration!

While completing our final quest we’ll go on to do many side quests to help us complete our final quest more efficiently.

Side quests:

Explore wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to create both one-color and two-color gradients.
Master basic strokes and learn how to apply them effectively in your illustration.

Main Quest:

Take some time to develop your character! Consider their personality, interests, and any unique details that make them special.
Build a reference board with images that capture the essence of your character's face, body, clothing, and accessories.
Sketch your character! Plan their pose,refine their features, and let your imagination flow.
Putting it all together! Apply your newly acquired skills to bring your character to life with vibrant colors and textures.

Whether you're completing our side quests or sketching your character's pose or adding the finishing touches, I want to see your progress. Whether you follow my process exactly or adapt it and make it your own, be sure to share your work in the project gallery — we can't wait to see what you come up with!

Creating characters is so much fun, and I can't wait to see all of your illustrations!

MATERIALS:

Digital:

Procreate on iPad Pro to Sketch (optional; any digital painting software will do or you can even use Pen & Paper!)

Traditional:

Watercolor paper: Arches Hot-Pressed 140 lb (or your preferred type)
Brushes: Princeton Velvetouch Round sizes 4 and 2 (or similar sizes)
Watercolor & Inks: Art Philosophy (complexion set) & Dr Ph Martin India ink
Palette for mixing paints
Colored pencils: Faber Castell Polychromos in Orange

Note: Feel free to adapt these materials to your own preferences and resources. The most important thing is to have access to tools that allow you to explore and create!

If you have any questions or feedback, please don't be afraid to reach out in the Discussions tab. I can't wait to see your projects!

Azschrael

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