Style Icons: How to create your character in Procreate?

Today's class is all about creating an iconic character illustration in Procreate. Class is packed with exercises, tips on picking your reference images, creating eye-catching patterns and illustrations. I've included fun exercises to get you to feel comfortable creating and applying your patterns to your character.

In this class you will learn:

• The basics of Procreate: Focusing on Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask Tool
• How to research and find inspiration: Creating a mood board to stylize your character
• How to stylize your character: Creating initial sketches for character, accessories and pattern.  
• How to create a distinctive pattern: Creating a pattern
• How to apply your pattern to your character: Exercising on Clipping Mask
• How to decide on colours: Color Blocking
• How to add texture
• My whole process from start to finish on how I create my fashionable girls
• Bonus, How to save your timelapse video ready to post to Instagram.

Who should take this class:

This class is for beginners to intermediate, but all levels might enjoy creating eyecatching fashiobale characters to add to their portfolio. No prior knowledge is necessary except basic Tablet knowledge, and Procreate software on your tablet.

This class is a great way to get more confident in Procreate and work on creating your unique character illustrations and pattern designs.

What you need for this class:

• Ipad, Apple pencil or any stylo that works with your iPad
• Apps: Procreate, Pinterest

Resources:

Download my Color Palette file!

Thanks so much for enrolling on my class- I am so excited to have you here! and can't wait to see your projects :)

Music by Jeff Kale - Sunday Afternoon

• Introduction
• Class Project
• Gathering Inspiration
• Sketching Your Character
• Sketching Your Pattern
• Exercise: Clipping Mask
• Adding Colour
• Adding Texture
• Bonus: Export Speed Paint
• Speed Paint and Final Thoughts