Character and prop design. With Pablo Burgos Guerrero

Monthly workshop. Fridays in January, February or March | From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

From 13 to 18 years

€ Prior registration required

All classes will begin with a brief theoretical introduction to explain the basics of character and prop design on a professional level. The main focus will be practical, allowing attendees to study different artistic styles and create their own designs from scratch.

Workshop content:

• Starting point: how to approach a design from scratch.
• Proportions: adapt the aesthetics of characters and props according to the project.
• Silhouette: making a design recognizable at first glance.
• Psychology: convey the character’s emotions through simple gestures.
• Interpretation: adapt the drawing style to fit other artists.
• Posture: read the character’s intentions through their body.
• Details: Learn how much detail is enough for effective design.
• Designer examples: Meet great designers to be inspired and develop your own style.

Objective audience:

The workshop is aimed at young people between 13 and 18 years old interested in getting started in drawing and designing characters and props.

Requirements:

• It is not necessary to have previous experience, just bring paper, pencil and imagination.
• There is no “bad drawing style.” Each participant can discover and develop their own style, whether for personal projects or to aspire to work in animation or video game studios.

Workshop capacity:

• Ideal number of attendees: between 13 and 20 people (may vary).

Aim:

Offer a solid foundation in 2D design, focusing on characters and props, while exploring current aesthetics and trends in the world of digital art.
Without pressures or demands, participants will be able to enjoy a creative space where they can explore new artistic possibilities and express their ideas freely.

Pablo Burgos. Graduate in fine arts from the University of Malaga. Graduate in Graphic Arts from Escola Joso del Cómic y Artes Visuales de Barcelona. Experience as a 2D designer (props and characters) at Brown Bag Fillms (Ireland) and Skrice Studios (Hanoi).