LESSON 1-1: BUILDING THE BODY WITH SIMPLE SHAPES

BUILDING THE BODY WITH SIMPLE SHAPES

• Break the body down into simple shapes
• Explore how proportion and form affect character design
• Use shape language to communicate personality
• Make small changes to create different character ideas


Worksheet - Shape, Proportion, and Simplification:

Using the provided drawings:

• Add arms and legs to each character
• Adjust the head and facial features as needed
• Simplify the forms and focus on clear shapes
• Explore different shapes and proportions to see how the character changes

Challenge:
Push the proportions. Try at least one version that feels exaggerated or unexpected.


Download the worksheet below: