Character Creation – Crazy Creatures

This is a very interactive session, with lots of looking at the work of everyone else and a bit of discussion.

To begin with, based on the old game of ‘Consequences’, we will create composite creatures in groups of 4 as an introduction to character design.

Each participant will then choose 6 parts of a body at random and design a character based on the descriptions given.

For longer sessions this can be extended to include a cartoon format story told over 8 panels, starring their new character.

Topics:

Introduced by me:

* Quick intro into me and my work as an illustrator

* How does an illustrator begin designing a character (interactive)?

*Putting together unusual body parts

*Reflection on drawings/questions