In this workshop we will put into practice some basics of character design drawing, focusing on some of the most interesting creatures ever imagined: monsters, gizmos and Chimeras. After developing an understanding of what is, in essence, a monster, we will create some amazing monsters. At the end of the workshop we will have some amazing monster designs, out of our imaginations and on the paper, as we practice some of the fundamentals of character illustration.

  To get familiar with character design through the study and representation (drawing) of physical attributes in monsters

To develop a basic knowledge in drafting, applied to character design.

  To learn about monsters as represented by different cultures.

To exercise creative drawing through the practical representation of an invented monster.

1

Creatures and Monsters Definitions: what is a creature? what is a monster characteristics of a monster; different types of monsters; some examples. Could gizmos and Chimeras be considered monsters? What is a Gizmo; what is a Chimera.

Mythology and monsters. Monsters around the world. Monsters in movies and media.

What do monsters represents? Case studies (4)

2

Mythology and monsters:
where to apply creative composition on a sketchpad. Some how-tos and other tips. From collage to doodling. Decorations and ideas.

Customisation & personal style. Creating cohesion throughout pages.

3

Creature-drawing 101: basic tips and tricks on how to draw monster-like figures, rotated figures, creatures, flat decorations.

4

Sketching 101: Basics on character design. Shape composition for character design.

5

Collaging 101:collecting the material; designing the layout. Covers and other material.

6

Still a sketchpad:
some other practical uses of a sketchpad.

Practical exercise:

inventing a creature (monster, gizmo, chimera, other)  and creating a character design for it. After, each person will introduce their design to the rest of the participants.

#hours:

3 hours

Materials:

drawing tools and materials (provided by workshop) or drawing electronic devices (required from participant, if desired)

Target:

7-12 (Although this is a workshop for children, parents are invited. Anyone who likes to draw and feels enthusiastic about monsters is welcome)
Structure:

45 minutes- theory, discussion, case studies.
1.75 hours- practical exercise
1 hour- game

Prices:

60 € / child; 120 € / 3 children.