Illustrating Characters in an American Comic Style

In this lesson, you will learn to develop the main character and a villain for your American comic story. Instructor Daxiong Guo will demonstrate taking concept drawings and expanding them into full character designs. You will watch as Daxiong goes from the penciling phase into inking, then finishes with color.

This lesson belongs to Character Development for Comics and Illustration. In this 11-week course, illustrator Daxiong Guo will introduce you to his process of character development. You will learn how to conceptualize different stories and styles in illustration and comic art. Daxiong will demonstrate how to develop characters in a variety of styles, introducing you to the characteristics and lore of each. He will cover fantasy style, American comics, and traditional Asian illustration. Through this course, you will learn how to create your own characters in a range of styles to be prepared for any illustration project.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.