Comic Book Character Design - With Eric Canete

Dive into a nearly two-hour masterclass on comic book character design with renowned creator Eric Canete. Explore techniques for crafting instantly recognizable silhouettes, ensuring readability, and designing with functionality in mind. Learn how to balance simplicity and complexity, incorporate subtextual concepts, and utilize negative and positive space effectively. Discover the importance of form, visual communication, and art style in creating compelling characters. Gain insights on key considerations, detailing, visual digestion, and the use of character design templates. Perfect for aspiring comic artists and seasoned professionals alike, this comprehensive tutorial covers essential aspects of bringing memorable characters to life on the page.

Intro
Arc Athena
Character Design
Visual Communication
Simplicity vs Complexity
Art Style
Key Considerations
Subtextual Concepts
Negative and Positive Space
Detail
Visual Digestion
Fake It
Form
Complexity vs Simplicity
Character Design Templates