K–6TechNest
Character Design
Create memorable characters
Quincy
RichBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Betty Edwards)
- Sketch Pad (9x12, spiral bound)
- Drawing Tablet (Wacom Intuos Small)
- Color Pencil Set (Prismacolor 24-count)
Why this skill rocks
You get to invent your very own heroes or funny sidekicks, giving them unique looks and personalities that only you can imagine.
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you could be designing the mascots for the next Olympics or creating characters for new video games that kids all over the world play.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Betty Edwards)
RequiredThe classic book for learning to actually see and draw what is in front of you — used by art students everywhere
Sketch Pad (9x12, spiral bound)
RequiredBig enough to draw bold silhouettes without cramping your hand — use it for all character drafts before going digital
Drawing Tablet (Wacom Intuos Small)
Makes digital drawing in Krita feel natural — not required but transforms digital character work
Color Pencil Set (Prismacolor 24-count)
For paper sketching and color palette experiments — good color pencils show you how colors actually interact