Learn to Draw your Dungeons & Dragons Character
You've spent countless hours creating and getting to know your Dungeon & Dragons character; time to bring them to life. Let's draw and render using your favourite artist tools to create a finalized character design sheet for your campaign.
Sharon
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. While our goal is to complete work and exercises in class sometimes learners will want to finish up exercises or drawing steps outside of class time. Learners will be guided and encouraged to work at a pace that is comfortable to them. The teacher will be available via classroom in between live meetings.Class Experience
In this 4 week class learners will bring their characters from Megan Hardy Dungeon & Dragons campaigns (https://outschool.com/teachers/Megan-Hardy?usid=dmMhTMXF&signup=true&authTrigger=follow_teacher&follow=true&utm_campaign=share_leader_link) and learn to draw, colour and bring to life their characters and quests. Week 1: In the first week of this drawing class learners will introduce their characters. Using drawing to explore proportion, gesture, expression, and movement, we will create concept sketches to conceptualize our finished character art. We will explore character design and develop character design sheets to guide our work in future weeks. Week 2: In the second week create a line drawing of our character in full body and bust. We will explore contour drawing, create colour swatches for our work, discuss composition and visual hierarchy. We will look at costume design, details, and line variation. Week 3: In the third week we will colour our character sheets and explore color, value, form, and stylized versus realistic rendering. We will use color theory to understand complimentary colors in shading, creating tone, and work with light sources and cast shadows. We will talk about rendering techniques like blending, hatching, cross hatching, and contrast. Week 4: In the final week of this character class we will use our learned skills in combination to complete our coloured character sheets. We will use drawing and shading techniques to depict character support items such as pets and environments. We will explore ways to draw and depict character abilities and special items. We will ensure we have equipped all artists with the ability to use a variety of techniques and art elements to create future characters on future adventures.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class learners will not only have created a custom character design sheet to add to their in game character sheets but they will come away with the skills to draw and create further characters, items, and creations waiting to escape their imagination.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will want to have : D&D Character Sheet Pencil Sketchbook Eraser Waterproof ink fine liner pen in black Pencil crayons (coloured pencil) Optional Markers Ruler Watercolour (if preferred)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
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NOTICE OF HOURS:
---> Does it look like nothing is on the calendar? Mrs. Ross teaches many private lessons and flex classes that aren't always shown on the calendar. Reach out if you don't see what you are looking for.
----> Mrs. Ross will be running self paced courses through Summer 2024. Mrs. Ross's live classes, lessons, and tutoring for the 2024/25 school year will begin during the second week of September. Spots are filling up so please inquire as early as possible. Fall schedule will be solidified Mid August for the following fall term.
---> Have a question? No form replies, personal replies in 24-48 hours.
----> Questions about art supplies and resources? I'm happy to chat any time. I'm here to support your learners' art goals even in between sessions/classes.
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" With a focus on traditional media, old and new art techniques and a core understanding of the principals and elements of art and design, I strive to give learners the tools they need to not only be successful artists but to facilitate the ability to apply those tools to creative thinking and discovery outside the classroom. In this classroom we are co-learners and we explore the course material together. " - Sharon Ross
Sharon is a professional fine artist/illustrator who has been teaching studio curriculum on Outschool for 5 years . Prior to bringing her art and art technique programs to Outschool she taught in schools, community centers, and private studios dating back to 2006.
Sharon has illustrated FOUR published children’s books, as well as a few that never made it to print. Check out her newest picture book "Refin Builds A Rocket Ship".
When she isn’t sharing her passion for the arts with learners on Outschool Sharon is creating work in as many different mediums as she can get her hands on.. Sharon's classes are rooted in Reggio philosophies and strives to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful in AND outside the classroom.
"Fun facts: I have lived in two countries, four states, one province, and ten cities!
I am a mom to two young boys have an endless supply of crayons and paint.
Welcome to my classroom! I look forward to learning with you."Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class
