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Let's talk about how iconography and symbolism help you draw your characters in a consistent recognizable way!
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In this video, I delve into one of the biggest challenges artists face when creating projects like comic books: maintaining consistent characters. It's one thing to design a character and draw them once or twice, but ensuring they look and feel the same throughout an entire project is a different story.
I discuss how relying solely on improving your drawing skills isn't the only path to achieving consistency. Instead, I introduce the concepts of iconography and symbolism as powerful tools to make your characters stand out and remain consistent, regardless of your drawing style or skill level.
Using my comic book Seven Pirates as an example, I demonstrate how I designed and formalized the iconography for three characters who were at risk of blending into one another. Through a detailed drawing demo, I show you how to apply these ideas to your own work, helping you create characters that are not only consistent but also memorable and unique.
Join me as we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of character design, exploring practical strategies to overcome common challenges and elevate your art to the next level.
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00:00 Intro
01:47 Welcome
02:20 The Problem With Just 'Drawing Better'
05:27 Drawing Jim Hawkins
17:22 Drawing Grey
27:14 Drawing The Pirate Capitain Jeckhide
43:15 Key Takeaways
Happy Drawing!
Tim Mcburnie
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