Thirty years on from Pokémon first breaking out of Japan, it’s tempting to frame the anniversary as pure nostalgia, a moment ...

In this workshop, I’ll guide you through my character creation process, from drawing the initial sketch to finalising the rendered artwork. We’ll start by exploring different poses to find the most ...

Square Enix character designer Toshiyuki Itahana is the artist responsible for the round, cute chocobo design Final Fantasy fans see everywhere. The small chocobo who headlines the Chocobo Dungeon ...

Unlock your creativity with Unique Character Design Tips – Complete Drawing Masterlist! ✏️🎨 Discover essential techniques, style tips, and expert strategies to craft original and memorable characters ...

Monster Hunter Wilds comes with a robust character creator, which should come as no surprise seeing how Capcom has been making fairly robust character creators lately. The game also allows you to ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Lightning from Final Fantasy 13 is iconic due to her character design ...

Watch a free 45-minute video in which Oscar-nominated animation director Aaron Blaise reveals 7 essential steps to designing a character for animation. Robert Ryan Cory, a veteran character designer ...

An award-winning author with over 10+ years of writing experience, Allie has a deep appreciation for the unique kinds of stories only seen in anime and manga. Fighting games are a cultural phenomenon.

What if you could bring your characters to life with stunning visual consistency, all while saving time and effort? For creators, storytellers, and designers, maintaining a cohesive look across ...

Character design is a cruel world. Creating protagonists for any medium means that your work will likely be front and center. Being in the spotlight can be immensely gratifying, but one small mistake ...

Stories are breathed into life by characters. They are evocative, create tension, and move the story along. In digital storytelling, characters hold the ground and focus the viewer, as well as turn ...