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Timothy Jay Ingersoll
I have found a system, a method of being creative. ANYTIME!
I call this ” out of shapes.” A play on words.
I used to struggle with being creative at the drop of a hat. And realized that I was going about it all wrong. A blank sheet of paper is a scary intimidating thing But giving yourself limitations and restrictions are ACTUALLY one of the MAIN keys to this system.
The formula is a 5 step process. Decide WHAT your character is UPFRONT!
And use this pattern for ALL of your characters. So if it’s a nurse. All of the nurses will have the SAME outfit and hat, etc . This keeps the mind from having TOO many choices!!!
5 Steps
- Line of ACTION
- Variety of shapes and sizes,
- Adding the nose and rough placement and size for facial features
- Add hair ( use reference to avoid generic hair)
- Add the props/arms/gag situation( use reference for fun ideas… Nurse tools/ cartoon and jokes)
That’s it. I like using cheap copy paper and an animator’s BLUE pencil then divide the paper in half. So you can create 8 to a page. Feel free to go digital. I like the FEEL of paper. and to have something to hold ( and sell? ) But either way. Once I like my work I will go into PS and refine and color it ( occasionally). By using these ways to compartmentalize the creative steps, has helped me beyond words.
My Book
Out Of Shape
I can teach you this system. You can buy my book Out of Shapes (PDF) $19.95 USD. It includes ALL the templates and characters I have drawn. Over 170 pages. Plus templates 340 pages.
I will also do a live and recorded lecture once a month for FREE!
A challenge too. So please participate!
And if you want a 1 on 1 critique of your work. I charge $ 50. for this. I won’t lie to you , I can’t make you an artist. You must have some talent and ability. BUT I am confident I can help you be CREATIVE using this system.
I am also NOT an expert, I leave that for one of my good pals Steve Silver. If you want to know ALL about character designs this is the MASTER! Having created Kim Possible and a zillion other characters. Check out his books and online academy! He is AMAZING!!!
