YouTube is awesome for quick tips, but it’s easy to feel lost when you’re stitching together tutorials without a clear, step-by-step path to follow. That’s where this course comes in. Character Drawing Essentials is a complete, step-by-step system designed to walk you through the entire process of drawing stylized characters, from messy sketch to confident, colorful design. Here’s what makes it different: Instead of scattered tips, you’ll follow a clear progression that builds on itself, helping you actually improve and make better drawings. In this course, you get over 6 hours of video lessons you won’t find anywhere else. Including my approach to design, proportions, and expression. Workbooks, guides, reference databases- it's all ready for you inside Character Drawing Essentials. You’ll get Procreate brushes, printable guides, pose references, paper textures, and other resources designed to make character drawing simpler and more fun. No more piecing things together. This streamlined approach saves you time and energy so you can focus on what matters most: making art you love.

Maybe you’re balancing work, family, or just a busy schedule. I get it! That’s why I share sample schedules (3-week, 8-week, and 3-month) in the first lesson to help you find what works for you. But if that's not doable, what’s helped me most is keeping it simple: just 5 minutes a day. Even with a packed schedule, a few minutes of sketching adds up and helps you improve. (And often times, 5 minutes rolls over into more.) If art is something you love, you deserve to make space for it. And this class is designed to fit into your life, no matter how busy you are.

Practice is essential, but to unlock your full potential, you need more than just repetition. If you’ve been putting in the hours but not seeing the progress you want, Character Drawing Essentials will show you exactly where you're going wrong and how to fix it, so you can finally start seeing real improvement. While practicing on your own is valuable, it can only take you so far. After over 20 years of serious art exploration, I’ve discovered the key formula for growth: Learn + Practice + Repeat. Practicing in isolation often leads to plateaus, but learning new techniques and approaches is what takes your skills to the next level. That’s where I come in! With my A to Z process, you’ll streamline your learning without the frustration of piecing together random YouTube videos. As my student Ciarra N. shared: “I feel like I've improved 10x in a short amount of time just by watching her videos and practicing.” Join Character Drawing Essentials and experience the transformation for yourself!

Yes, but with a strong foundation in using references. I believe that smart reference use is essential, which is why I provide an enormous library of over 1,000 reference images to support your learning. While we’ll explore ways to bring imagination into your work, you won’t have to rely on drawing from your head alone. Instead, you’ll gain the skills to blend reference study with creative choices, making character design easier and more natural. As my student Yolanda H. shared: “I found this class extremely helpful…This class gave me a template that made the process of creating my own characters from imagination less intimidating.” With the right approach to references, you’ll have the confidence and tools to create characters that feel both original and well-constructed!

For this course, we’ll be diving into Procreate! But don't worry, the skills you'll learn can easily be applied to other mediums too. To truly follow along step-by-step however, you’ll need Procreate on your iPad and an Apple Pencil. In the bonus lessons, we will also create with pencils and with Ohuhu markers. The materials will be discussed further in those lessons.

Yes! When you join Character Drawing Essentials during this special enrollment period, you'll also get access to our private 8-week pop-up community 💗 Inside the community, you'll be able to connect with fellow artists, share your artwork, join fun drawing challenges + giveaways, ask questions, and receive encouragement and feedback from both me and other students along the way. This community experience is designed to help you stay motivated, inspired, and consistent while working through the course, because learning art is so much more fun when you're not doing it alone. The 8-week community is only available during this 2026 launch and will not reopen again this year.

Yes, the two core classes in this course were previously available on Skillshare (as well as on Gumroad and Design Cuts), but they were removed in 2024. Now, my Procreate character courses are sold exclusively through me, and I’ve made this course better than ever! Character Drawing Essentials has been revamped with exciting new content, including brand new references and exclusive bonuses like coloring with Ohuhu markers, techniques for learning to be observant, and a deeper look into finding your unique style with The Style Lab and The Art Style Roadmap. Plus, I’ve added expert guest sessions and more. These are all new and exclusive to Character Drawing Essentials, making this the best version yet. I can't wait for you to dive in!

If fear of messing up has ever stopped you from drawing, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too! It’s easy to get stuck in your head, afraid to start, or discouraged when things don’t turn out how you imagined. That’s exactly why Character Drawing Essentials is designed to help you overcome those fears and make drawing feel fun, approachable, and confidence-boosting. I’ll guide you through simple techniques that take the guesswork out of sketching, so you can start your drawings with ease and actually enjoy the process. With step-by-step video lessons, guides, and resources, you’ll stay motivated from start to finish. You'll build skills and confidence and bring your beautiful characters to life. Yes, this class will help you improve and you’ll have fun doing it! 💗

When you enroll in Character Drawing Essentials, you’ll get lifetime access to the full 2026 version- including all lessons, bonuses, and resources. You can revisit the content anytime to refresh your skills, review techniques, and pick up right where you left off. If a future version of the course is released with updates, you’ll still keep full access to the 2026 edition. And as a past student, you’ll be offered a special alumni discount if you'd ever like to join a future round or rejoin the community experience.

I totally understand that you want to make sure this course is the right fit for you! That’s why I offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not happy with your experience, just reach out within the first 14 days and I’ll make sure you get a full refund. I believe in the value of this course and want you to feel confident in your decision to join. If you decide it’s not the right time or fit for you, I’m here to support you through that process! Simply reach out via the "Contact" link at the footer of www.artworkbygabrielle.com.