In this class we will be using the basic principles of character design to draw fun animals with plenty of personality.

I’m Nic, and I’m an artist and illustrator. I make my living by drawing animal characters (as well as other things) which are sold on all sorts of products around the world, from greetings cards and stationery to clothing, home decor, pet supplies and more.

I will take you through my process from distilling down the characteristics of an animal to what makes it instantly recognisable, different ways of drawing features and expressions, using simple shapes to map out your sketches to different ways of creating your final piece, and you’ll be following along and creating your own little beastie.

When you’ve finished you will be able to confidently come up with your own quirky creatures adapted to your own style. Of course, there will also be plenty of tips and tricks thrown in as usual.

I will be using Procreate for this, but it isn't specifically a Procreate class, and you could use another app if you prefer, or just a pencil and paints on paper. The ideas and principles will be exactly the same.