Cartoon Characters and Their Universe: Create Another World

Begin by getting to know cartoon artist Butch Hartman. He talks through his creative career which has seen him work with studios including Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, along with the influences that inspire him

Dive into the world of cartoons and the things to consider when creating one of your own. Then explore your concept, with Butch as your guide. He takes you through his process for coming up with ideas before looking at the materials needed for the course and where to find inspiration.

Time to create your characters! Start with the initial sketches of each using a pencil and pen. Transfer the drawings of your protagonists onto your iPad and refine them in Procreate, experimenting with different poses and scale. Then move on to your supporting characters before putting your whole cast together in a lineup and adjusting their size based on the story you want to tell.

Discover how to give personality to your characters, starting with color. Sketch your characters in different scenarios before deciding on the final scene and adding the finishing touches by adjusting things like brightness, saturation, and more. To finish the course, Butch shows you how to create a Show Bible that’s ready to pitch to studios and potential buyers.