Shape language character design concept art

Using simple shapes to design characters

What is shape language?⁠ Simply put, this is using shape to communicate meaning. Different shapes provoke different reactions within us, causing us to associate the shapes we see with certain feelings or meanings. What emotions do these shapes evoke in you??⁠ This is a tiny part of our new book the character designer created by the master himself Kenneth Anderson ak #charactercube available right now on our website: 👉 Grab a copy at books.21-draw.com ⁠ Art by the master Kenneth Anderson⁠

Welcome all to a new series of tips, tricks and advice that may help you design/redesign a character. Please note Firstly I am NOT a professional, im just forwarding my observations! First tip is accociated with shape language. Generally speaking, characters of any kind have one dominant shape depe…

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shapes in character design and their meanings

© Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Character size comparison Some early Aladdin concepts Aladdin & Jasmine early concept Sketch...

See Part 1 here . Continuing with my case study of the shot compositions from Pixar's film "The Incredibles". All images used here are ©...