2016
Lynda
Ben Bishop
2:01
English

Learn how to draw comic book characters with unique personalities in these simple drawing tutorials from comic creator Ben Bishop. The process starts with roughing out a sketch of your character and building a profile that defines the person behind the drawing: who they are, where they come from, and how they got their powers. Then Ben shows how to incorporate those qualities in the character's facial features: eyes, nose, mouth, and distinguishing marks such as wrinkles, scars, and tattoos. Ben goes back and forth between good characters and evil ones, so members get a feel for what kinds of details give a sinister impression vs. a trustworthy one. He also shows how to use clothing and props to further tell the character's story. The work is completed in Adobe Photoshop, but everything Ben teaches is as relevant on paper as it is on screen.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files and what you should know
1. Getting Started
Everything is shapes: Establishing proper proportions
Choosing your lines
2. Thinking Out Loud
Building a character profile
Research and reference
3. Creating the Face
Roughing out the faces
Shaping the personality
Eye options
Eye expressions
Nose and mouth options
Fine-tuning the character's details
4. Developing Body Types
Various builds for character development
Exaggerating details to communicate personality
5. Dressing for Success
Clothing the hero
Clothing the villain
Developing props and gadgets
Does the prop need a story?
6. Finishing Touches
Exploring different poses
Changes and improvements
7. Finalizing the Characters
Inking the bad guy's face
Inking the bad guy's costume
Inking the bad guy's body
Inking the bad guy's staff and adding line weight
Inking the good guy's face
Inking the good guy's costume
Inking the good guy's accessories and adding line weight
Conclusion
Next steps

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