1-on-1 character Design

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How I Might Be Able to Help You.

Welcome to the BEST character design course available online! This is a mentorship opportunity where you will work with me 1-on-1 for 2 months. I teach you everything I know and currently use on the job while we build the most incredible portfolio project ever! Look out recruiters!

A Few Of The Clients I’ve Worked With

Collage of various company logos and a comic illustration, including Atomic Cartoons, Juice Box Studios, Angel Studios, Disney, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Yo Gabba Gabba Land, Saggytown comic art, Lume, ShadowMachine, FranklinCovey, and United Healthcare.

Why join this program?

When I first graduated I wasn’t wasn’t prepared to make it as an artist. I didn’t understand that there was so much more to a career in art then just having a portfolio. Because of this I spun my wheels for 3 years!

I don’t want that for you. It was painful. I felt like a failure. This lead to me throwing money at different online courses desperately trying to figure out how to improve my portfolio so I could finally be “hirable”. I learned that there was so much more to getting a job then just having a portfolio.

I needed the correct kind of work, presented the proper way, basic entrepreneurial skills, networking etc.

Now that I’m on the other side and have been working in the animation and art industry for years, I know how to solve these problems. I want to help you so that you don’t have to go through the same experience I did and wait 3 years (or longer) to get started with your career as an artist. Apply today and let’s start your career!

What You Get

Graphic promoting networking materials for artists, featuring icons for PSD, PDF, and ZIP files, text about 130 pages of materials, Discord group with over 200 members, and 1-on-1 help offer.

  • Four 1-on-1 Video Calls Over 2 Months.

  • Draw-Over Notes And Ongoing Email Support.

  • Proven Networking Master Plan + Outreach Scripts.

  • Lifetime Access to My Private Community.

  • 15-20 Portfolio-Ready Pages of Character Design Work.

  • Exclusive Insider Insights.

  • Accountability That Delivers Results.

  • A Career Game-Changer in Just 8 Weeks.

Let me tell you a little more about how it works

This is a 4-8 week 1-on-1 mentorship. We’ll have a video call each week (but they don’t necessarily need to be consecutive weeks. We can fit your schedule). I’ll teach you important design principles, answer any and all questions, then will give assignments geared toward a portfolio project we will be building together.

During the week you have full access to text/email me for questions or draw over notes. At the end of the mentorship you’ll have 15-20 new pages of work and I’ll teach you all of my methods and tricks on networking and how to get consistent work in this industry.

As part of the mentorship you also get added to my private discord server “The Artist Network” with an artist community of over 200 other artists. In the community we share job opportunities, get extra feedback and grow your network! My goal is to spend all my time and attention on helping you solve your portfolio needs so you can progress in your career faster.


FAQs

  • I’m doing away with my normal rate and allowing students to help decide on a price that works best for them! When applying there is a write in space where you can let me know how much you are able to pay toward the mentorship.

  • No! I am open to working 1-on-1 with all ages and skill levels. If you don’t have a portfolio yet, lets build one together!

  • Yes! This mentorship is all 1-on-1 so we only meet when you are available. I work with a lot of students that are still in school and we are always able to work around a busy schedule.

  • In short yes. BUT I don’t plan to keep this opportunity up forever. I would recommend applying now. We can work together slowly as we work around your schedule. That way you don’t miss the opportunity.

Listen To What My Students Have To Say About Their Experience Working With Me

Some Of My Work

Character sketches and final design of a surreal, elongated figure with a top hat and exaggerated features, including long fingers and sharp facial profile, depicted in both red line sketches and full-color illustration.
Illustration of a cartoon witch character, featuring various facial expressions and gestures. The top part shows the witch with blue hair in different emotions such as surprised, pleased, and laughing. The bottom section displays various hand gestures in different positions.
Cartoon soldier character design with various facial expressions and poses. Soldier is wearing a green military uniform, helmet, and holding a rifle. Expressions include smiling, angry, and surprised among others.
Storyboard for "Yo Gabba Gabba!" featuring characters with animated expressions, a character holding a small screen device, and a group of colorful characters in various shots, including trees and abstract backgrounds.

Student Work

This could be you!

Illustration of a fantasy character with purple skin, wearing a long purple dress with spiderweb patterns. The character holds a flaming apple in one hand and a fireball in the other. Surrounding the character are various hand gestures featuring purp
Character design showing a figure dressed in a dark, elegant gown with white hair and blue skin, viewed from multiple angles, featuring intricate patterns and high collar.
Illustrations of a blue-skinned, elf-like character with white hair in various expressions, wearing a dark blue outfit with a high collar, on a gray background.
Cartoon character in various poses: kicking, lounging on a throne, and holding a baby.
Animated character with blond hair and pointed ears, wearing a white shirt and gray pants. Surrounding sketches show different hand poses, some holding spheres. Labeled as Abigail Davis' personal project, "Labyrinth: Animated - Jareth Hand Sheet."
Illustration of a fantasy scene with a woman in a flowing gown reaching towards a shattered mirror. A large figure with blond hair is partially visible in the mirror shards. In the foreground, people in masks and costumes are gathered, with stairs an
Cartoon character expression sheet with various emotions, featuring an elf-like character with pointed ears and blonde hair. Includes a full-color standing pose and multiple black and white sketches showcasing different facial expressions.
Character turnaround illustration of an animated character with pointed ears, long hair, and a distinctive necklace, shown in various poses and angles in both color and outline sketches.
Illustration of a diverse group of characters from "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke, including a young boy with a soccer ball, a young woman, a middle-aged man in a suit, another man with glasses holding books, and a large dragon-like figure wit
Illustration of a dragon-like character and hand sketches for "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke, designed by Genna Davis. The character has dark wings and a sleek body, with various hand positions depicted alongside.
Line drawing of alien figure with wings, including flying and sitting poses, related to "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke.
Character design from 'Childhood's End' featuring a winged, humanoid creature with a long tail and horns, depicted in various poses and angles; includes both colored and outline sketches.
Cartoon characters from "Nacho Libre" in various poses, including wrestling moves and casual interactions.
Illustration of various hand gestures and objects from the movie 'Nacho Libre', including hands holding a corn cob, a bowl, and a brush. Movie logo at the bottom.
Illustration of a red-haired girl with braided hair and green dress, expressing different emotions: curious, thoughtful, angry, sleepy, and cheerful while holding a branch.
Illustrated girl with braids and a hat, wearing a green dress and apron. Various hand sketches depicting different gestures and actions, including holding an apple and writing.
Illustration of a character with various expressions from Howl's Moving Castle. The character is shown smiling, talking, angry, shocked, laughing with hands clasped, and surprised, wearing a blue ruffled shirt.
Illustrated character Howl from "Howl's Moving Castle" and various positions of his hands, including holding a rose, book, and performing gestures. Text reads "Howl Hand Chart."
Illustration of a character turn-around from Howl's Moving Castle showing a male figure in a blue coat with diamond patterns, viewed from multiple angles.
Illustration depicting five characters from "Howl's Moving Castle," showcasing them in a lineup with distinct costumes and styles.
Illustrated hand chart showing various hand positions and gestures with some hands having fur. Hands are depicted holding sticks, pointing, and making gestures, labeled with 'Hand Chart' at the top.
Character turnaround illustration of an anthropomorphic monkey in various poses, wearing a martial arts-inspired outfit, featuring a yellow robe with black accents and a tail.
Sketches of an animated monkey character in various expressive poses, each one numbered.
Cartoon character in suit showing various facial expressions, including surprise, confusion, frustration, and smugness.
Character design showing a cartoon man in a suit from multiple angles, including front, side, and back views. He wears glasses and has a distinctive hairstyle.
Illustration of an older man with a purple jacket and cane, alongside various stylized hand gesture sketches.
Various illustrated hands in different poses, holding objects like a fork, needle, cigarette pack, gun, and wine glass, wearing green sleeves.
Four stylized cartoon characters standing together; a shark-themed character, a lava-themed character, a starry night-themed character, and a dark purple-clad character with a cape.
Illustration of a character with braided hair in various expressions, wearing a purple vest over a white shirt.
Cartoon musician with guitar in various dynamic poses, wearing purple vest, white shirt, beige pants, and purple sneakers.
Illustration of hands in various positions, including playing guitar and making gestures.
Character design exploration featuring diverse cartoon-style characters with various outfits and hairstyles, labeled 'I'm in the Band Re-Imagined.' Created by Paola Rivas under mentorship of artist Caleb Staker.
Illustration of an anthropomorphic cat character with a cloak, holding an apple, surrounded by various hand gesture sketches, labeled "Reindeer Games."
Illustration of five diverse cartoon characters in different outfits and poses.
Character sketches of a bearded man with various expressions and angles.
Illustration of colorful, stylized characters inspired by Mesoamerican culture, including a jaguar creature, a tall figure with a skull headdress, warriors, and people in traditional attire.
Illustration of four women in various poses wearing tribal-inspired outfits, with long hair and ornamental headdresses, labeled "Flor Negra."
Sketch of four stylized people in traditional attire, each with distinct features and accessories, appearing to engage in cultural activities, labeled "Flor negra" in the upper left corner.
Sketch of four fantasy characters with unique clothing and walking staffs.
Character design of a woman named Nikté with long black hair, wearing a traditional outfit with turquoise necklace, shown from multiple angles on a white background.
Illustration of four stylized characters in tribal attire with tattoos and accessories, some holding birds or taking dynamic poses, labeled "Flor Negra."

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