Vector Illustration: Design a Playful Character Using Geometric Shapes

Level up your vector illustration skills by learning illustrator Jonathan Ball's friendly, step-by-step process for designing playful, surreal characters based on simple geometric shapes.

In this one-hour class, UK-based illustrator Jonathan Ball (aka POKEDSTUDIO) draws on his experience illustrating characters for Nickelodeon, Playstation, Mattel, Disney, and Activision to share his design and illustration process in bite-sized steps.

From concept and sketch to creating vectors and shading in the Mac app Affinity Designer, you’ll learn how to start with geometric shapes and ultimately end up with something from another dimension.

This 3D-illustration class is perfect for illustrators, designers, and visual artists of all levels who want to learn vector skills and unlock a whole new world of surrealism and detail in their work.

Some prior knowledge of vector design software may be helpful, but is not required. Everyone who loves sketching and doodling will love this fun project!

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Want to get started right away? Download a free trial of Affinity Designer, the software Jonathan uses in the class! 

• Introduction
• Illustrating a Playful Character
• Inspiration and Concepting
• Sketching
• Tracing Your Sketch
• Shading Part 1: Ice Cream Scoop
• Adding Highlights and Details
• Building up Your Character
• Shading Part 2: Ice Cream Cone
• Creating Facial Features
• Composition and Backgrounds
• Adding the Final Details
• Conclusion
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