Learn how to design children’s book characters in this in-depth masterclass! Tune in with author and illustrator Markita Staples from Curly Crew Books on Adobe Live as she designs characters for an upcoming children’s book using Fresco and InDesign.
Check out Day 1, as she shares how she draws characters for her books – starting with sketches, then refining with color. Stick around for Day 2 with Markita, as she exports her sketches and designs to the final page for her book using InDesign.
Guest Markita Staples is an author and illustrator based in Atlanta, GA: https://curlycrewbooks.com/
Host Kieron Lewis is a freelance graphic designer based in London, UK: https://kieronlewis.com/
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00:00 Start
02:10 Markita’s intro and work
04:52 Discussing Curly Crew and the inspiration
07:18 Today’s work – starting with the sketch
10:09 Using reference for your work – the digital process
13:45 Discussing social media and staying active
19:17 Working out the sketch and pose
23:45 Creating braids and learning the process
26:04 Markita’s self taught art journey
33:10 Suggestions for those just starting in illustration
37:21 Coloring books for children and adults alike
40:35 Markita’s and Kieron’s favorite projects
44:25 Drawing dreadlocks
48:56 Keeping up to date with various programs
52:45 Starting with stick figures
56:26 Musical tastes when working
58:19 Moodboard for the Curly Crew
1:01:02 Beginning to color the character and hair
1:06:44 Markita’s online marketplace
1:12:45 Naming layers
1:14:09 Selecting colors for the character outfits
1:18:17 Asking chat for pattern ideas
1:21:18 Digital vs. traditional and a mix of both
1:25:21 Staying motivated when you feel out of it
1:27:52 Managing kids and illustration projects
1:32:11 Discussing multiple patterns
1:33:25 Markita’s most challenging things to draw
1:36:55 Designing a course for beginner illustrators
1:39:07 Continuing to add color to the dreadlocks
1:42:52 Auto saves in all apps
1:48:22 Recap of today’s work
1:49:58 Markita’s traditional work, and build up for Curly Crew
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