Characters

Girl Character

Ready to bring your own storybook character to life? Grab your iPad, fire up Procreate, and let your creativity flow! In this tutorial I will walk you through every step of crafting a storybook-style character illustration, perfect for both seasoned users and beginners.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a vibrant, sunlit character set against a stylized background with a lovely blend of warm and cool tones. Remember, the journey doesn’t end here. Keep experimenting with different colors and brushes to add your unique touch to your creations!

Brushes used:

  • 6B Pencil
  • Round Chalk
  • Fineliner
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Face Construction: Starting with a simple circle and line method to form the base structure of the face
  • Sketch Refinement: Enhancing your initial sketch to add facial features and details
  • Layer Management: Using layers effectively for different parts of the illustration like face, neck, hair, and clothing.
  • Coloring Techniques: Applying base colors and detailed shading to bring the character to life.

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