Character Design Quarterly issue 17

Character Design Quarterly issue 17Inside this action packed issue, we bring you a step by step tutorial from the talented Shannon Hallstein, who creates a cast of Las Vegas themed characters, plus a project by Mitch Leeuwe, who takes a simple brief and designs a fascinating underwater sea witch and scary sidekick. Elsewhere, we interview the founders of MUTI, a studio of illustrators and designers based in South Africa, and showcase their contemporary artwork. We also catch up with

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Key topics covered inside:

- In-depth tutorials demystify essential tools and techniques including speedpainting

creatures and humans through to robots

Project Overview by Angel Nieves

and the highs and lows of being a full-time freelance artist

// Post Production

• Hot Clay

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and how their shape and movement affect what you see on the surface

Larsen Aas has advice on strengthening characters through simple stylistic effects

Kleo the Cat Girl