Designing Creatures and Characters: How to Build an Artist’s Portfolio for Video Games, Film, Animation and More

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All You Need Is a Pencil, Paper and Your Imagination!

Ever wondered how you’ll want to turn into a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to turn into a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the the most important insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-design industry and develop your own style–all you want are a pencil, paper and your imagination.

The projects within this straightforward guide are constructed that will help you apply your existing drawing and digital art skills to character design. Or, if you are still working on your skills, ihile at the same time tur 01<ning your mind into an idea-generating machine.

Unlock the Secrets to Character and Creature Design

  • Follow the creature design process from start to finish: 35 projects are divided into 4 challenge levels, ranging from brainstorming and drawing character blueprints to completing market-ready illustrations. As the levels advance, the projects turn into more complex.
  • Learn to solve design problems: Every project introduces you to an open-ended fictional assignment inspired by industry experience. Each project has a list of minimum deliverables–the basics to get to the next stage–plus bonus goals. You receive virtual merit badges for each achievement you complete.
  • Think like a pro: Over the 155 conceivable artistic achievements, you can be asked to find a solution to every type of conceptual problem you might encounter as a professional creature or character designer.
  • Build your portfolio: Work toward creating an outstanding portfolio. Beef up your skills and push yourself to create a fine-tuned presentation that could get you your eventual dream job.

“It is a workout for the imagination, a boot camp for creativity.” –Marc Taro Holmes

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