LEARN TO DRAW CHARACTERS WITH 50 MODELS

Step-by-step approach to character drawing for beginners and intermediates, including 50 models that cover anatomy, proportions and shading, that helps develop an intuitive grasp of drawing and bring characters to life. This book provides an accessible and structured approach to mastering the art of character drawing. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike, this guide takes you step-by-step through the process of creating expressive, lifelike characters. Featuring 50 models, categorized by difficulty, it helps you develop your skills progressively, from basic skeleton sketches to intricate details of the face, body, and clothing. Each exercise includes a dedicated space for practice, encouraging you to observe, draw, erase, and refine your technique. The book focuses on key elements of character drawing, such as understanding human body proportions and the differences between age and gender. With a clear emphasis on anatomy, perspective, and proportion, you'll gain the confidence to create compelling characters for illustration, comics, video games, and more. Through five carefully planned steps—from the simplified skeleton to adding volume and shading—this book builds a solid foundation for creating dynamic, realistic characters.

Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the “Step by Step Guide to Drawing” series and a graduate of Émile Cohl Art School in Lyon (France). He offers practical drawing guides and teaches drawing remotely, with over 3,000 hours of instruction to 200 students worldwide. He also works as a scriptwriter and storyboarder for the manga Kami No Inku, and also creates drawing and manga content online under the pseudonym Spiderniels.