character sketches – Lisa Johnston Hancock

Step-by-Step: How to Draw Stylized Characters

Hi Friends! Have you ever wanted to know how an illustrator creates stylized characters? Every artist is different. I like to start by working from reference images of a subject in a realistic style. I then use those sketches and drawings to create a more stylized character. One example is the Great Bear, a characterContinue reading “Step-by-Step: How to Draw Stylized Characters”

Sketching

Here is the full video of me playing around with my Sketch & Wash pencil, watercolor brush and waterproof ink pen. I’m working on some new characters and trying to figure out how I want to portray these pesky sea gulls.