Cartoon-Style Character Design with Procreate

Get to know your teacher, Ed Vill, by going through the highlights of his long professional career. Learn about how Ed was blown away after discovering the infinite creative possibilities working with Procreate can offer. Take a trip through Ed’s many sources of inspiration, from the animated ads of the 1950s to the precision details of Walt Disney.

Next, define what kind of character you’ll be creating in three steps. First, carry out an analysis of a brand to define what key characteristics will be reflected in your cartoon. Second, study your character’s personality through four sketches performing different poses and activities. Finally, create a mood board on Pinterest to gather inspiration from various sources.

Once you have finished the final sketch, immerse yourself in the world of Procreate and discover the powerful features of the Apple Pencil. The final step is digitizing your sketch and exporting it with the appropriate extensions so you can apply it to a wide range of digital and print media.