Character Illustration with Tay
Have you ever admired the characters on book covers, in cartoons, or comics and wondered how they come to life? This workshop is your chance to dive into the art of character building and digital illustration. Tay will guide you through the creative process, helping you bring your unique ideas to life with confidence and style.
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Tay Marie Higgs is a Bahamian illustrator and small business owner specializing in handmade jewelry. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a BFA in Illustration (2022) and served as the Vice President of the Illustration Society during her time there.
Her professional skills focus on imaginative thinking, creating pieces that bring life to their surrounding spaces. Her work often explores themes that transcend reality and reignite the inner child, ranging from fantasy concepts to trippy scenes and portraits.
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When: Saturday, February 22nd | 11AM-1PM & 3PM-5PM
Cost: $40
What we’ll cover:
Basics of the program (Brushes, Layers, Color, Select Tool)
Understanding the rules in order to break them. Stylization
Anatomy and Shape Language
Examples of Well Known Characters
Reference gathering: Starting to ideate characters.
Character Building and Sketching
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Your own tech:
-iPad, Laptop, Tablet
Design Program Access:
Tay will use Procreate (not included with the workshop) to lead the session however, if you’re more comfortable using another program (such as Illustrator, GIMP, Sketchbook etc.) you’re more than welcome to join and use your preferred tools.
Alternatively, you can also participate using traditional drawing supplies like pen and paper.
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