Cute Critter Pencil Sketching

Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a cute animal pencil sketch like the characters you see in famous animations? Get ready to sharpen your pencils and prepare for a masterclass in creating your very own cute critter courtesy of renowned animation artist Dave Neale!

Having worked with famous names such as Imagine FX Magazine and comedian Tim Minchin, Dave knows all about creating characters from scratch. And, in this series, he’ll share a whole load of his inside industry knowledge with you. Equipped with only his trusty Prismacolor pencil and a fresh sheet of paper, he’ll take you through every stage of the character concept creation process. Before you know it, you’ll be creating super-cute characters of your own!

To begin with, you’ll see how professional artists develop their ideas through a series of thumbnail sketches and ideas for compositions.

Next, you’ll learn how to refine your initial drawings, choose the one that works best and develop this into a fully-fledged character full of personality.

The icing on the cake comes with learning how to shade and render like a pro thanks to Dave’s expert pencil skills and experience of working

in many different styles.

Main takeaways from this series:

You’ll learn how to create a character from scratch

using some super-fast sketching techniques.

Learn composition for maximum cute impact.

Awesome line art techniques to give you crisp, clean, professional results every time.

Ever have trouble shading? Dave shares some pro tips

to help you render like an expert!

You’ll learn how small details can really make a big difference to your finished piece.

People always remember the cutest characters from animations, so learning how to create your own is a real asset to have in your portfolio.