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Character Illustration for Beginners
Master the basics of character illustration: from sketch to polished design
“I’m not talented enough"
✨ Maybe you’ve looked at character artists and assumed they were simply born talented.
✨ Maybe you think their ideas flow effortlessly onto the page.
✨ Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I could never draw like that.”
The truth is simple: character illustration is a teachable skill.
What looks natural in others comes from learning the basics, practicing with intention, and understanding how shapes, proportions, and expressions work together.
You don’t need special talent to begin. You just need structure, clear guidance, and the confidence to take the first step.
In this course, I’ll help you build a solid foundation in character illustration — from your first shape breakdowns to your first complete character.
This is where your journey starts.
You’re capable of far more than you think.
Maybe you enjoy character art, but when you sit down to draw, you don’t know how to build a figure, where to start, or how people make it look so natural.
Maybe you try a few lines, get frustrated, and assume others were simply born with something you don’t have.
The truth is simple: character illustration is a skill built through fundamentals, no matter your starting point.
This course is made for anyone who wants to design characters with confidence — complete beginners, casual sketchers, or anyone who has tried before and felt stuck.
You’ll learn how to break characters into shapes, construct solid poses, understand expression, and develop designs that actually work on the page.
No shortcuts. No “natural talent” required. Just clear guidance, structured practice, and a path you can follow.
I’ll show you how to get there.
Hey, I'm Xeonsoda!
I’m an illustrator and artist from New Zealand, now based on Vancouver Island, Canada. I work with international clients on projects in publishing, surface pattern design, and art licensing, and I also run my own brand, In My Backyard, which features a line of stationery and illustrated goods.
This course is designed with beginners in mind. It’s an introduction to keeping a sketchbook as a visual diary, using gardens and parks as inspiration with all the wonderful life they contain. I find the colours, shapes, and textures of the natural world an endless source of inspiration, and filling sketchbook pages with these observations is a vital part of my creative practice. My sketchbooks are where I experiment with materials, discover new colour combinations, and allow myself the freedom to play.
Imagine letting go of all doubts...
🎨 You begin with basic forms and slowly see your drawings take shape.
🎨 You let go of the idea of “talent” and focus on learning the fundamentals.
🎨 Each page becomes a place to explore poses, expressions, and ideas.
This is where growth starts.
Today, you can give yourself the chance to understand the craft instead of guessing.
With the right guidance, the confusion disappears and the structure aparece.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn how characters are built, how poses work, and how to design with intention.
You won’t be alone — I’ll guide you lesson by lesson
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Sketch Confidently
You'll create original character concepts and detailed studies, capturing personality and intent through confident, expressive sketches with ease.
Observe Fresh
Narrative, history, and visual language will be your guides to translate abstract concepts into purposeful and visually cohesive character designs.
Playfully Explore
Your sketchbook will be the space to experiment, develop your personal, stylized voice, and create final model sheet blueprints.
Course Content
The course includes 7 modules, 15 videos, and more than 6 hours of learning and practice, plus exercises and PDFs to support your progress. All content includes English and Spanish subtitles, and you can pause or replay every lesson as many times as you want. The course is suitable for all ages, and it’s best to follow it in order, since it starts with the basics and gradually moves into more advanced lessons.
Practice makes perfect!
In my course you will learn:
Find out more about what you'll get with the course!
My painting course will elevate your artistic skills! What's better than improving yourself while having fun? Plus, you will achieve beautiful results in no time.
Let me tell you more about my methodology and the platform structure.
All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality.
In all my videos, I try to use as many visual elements as possible, such as pictures and references, so you can take some inspiration and you can practice. You can follow each step as I show it to you, and you can comment and compare with other students under each video or in the group so you can resolve any doubts you have and learn new tricks!
The course is designed to be as practical as possible, even teaching you the basics of color and how to use the tools. You can review the lessons as many times as you want, where you want, and when you want!
Doesn't that sound amazing?
Included In My Course Fees:
Fundamentals & Materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your drawings truly unique and masterpieces.
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day! This possibility, doesn't it seem incredible?
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My daily support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes, approaching drawing is not easy. You may feel that you are not enough, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
... and more!
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Extra contents that you will get for free with the course
How To Start A Comic
Access to an online community exclusive for my students. A space to connect with others, share your progress and questions. I'll be there to get to know you and guide you.
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Character Illustration for Beginners
Master the basics of character illustration: from sketch to polished design
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If you are not satisfied with the courses for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 30 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
