DRAW VIBRANT CHARACTER ART

LIDIA CAMBON reveals her step-by-step process for creating a full-body illustration from first sketch to vibrant, cohesive colour with markers

- LIDIA CAMBON

A lcohol markers can be a challenging and intimidating medium that isn't always intuitive to use. My goal with this guide is to inspire you and make the process easier so you feel confident picking up markers.

For this tutorial, I'm working with a reduced colour palette to show that you don't require an extensive collection of markers to achieve great results. I've also listed my materials, as the tools you use - especially the paper make a big difference when working with alcohol markers.

While this isn't a deep dive into the drawing process, I'll highlight my foundational techniques for creating a solid silhouette and a dynamic pose, using digital software to design the initial sketch in my case. These methods have been invaluable in my own work, and I'm excited to share them with you.

I focus on character design using alcohol makers in my work as an illustrator, and share most of my work on Instagram if you want some extra inspiration. I'm also excited to announce the release of my book Character Drawing with Alcohol

Markers, which explores how to create professional, clean-looking designs. Some of the techniques that I'll be sharing today can be found in the book, so think of this as a little sneak peek inside! Without any further ado, let's dive in. I hope you enjoy this guide and feel inspired to create.

Lidia Cambon, also known as Msshanh, is a Londonbased artist and illustrator. She is originally from Spain, and loves to combine her passions, tech and art, in her work. See more of her art at www.instagram.​com/msshanh.

1 Start with the silhouette