3 Ways to UPDATE Your Character Designs!

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  • I have 3 characters you’ve seen in some capacity in the past that I’ve revisited the design of, and I want to show you how to go about updating older designs, especially as you improve as an artist. I’ll be highlighting specific practical methods as the video goes on.
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  • @Barada73
    @Barada73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    I’ve actually been digging through some older drawings of my characters (15-16 years old to be exact) and realized that I actually really like some aspects of my style from those old days, that I kind of lost as I’ve worked towards pushing my art to become more realistic. So I think I’m going to try to work some of that old “cartoony” style back in while still maintaining everything that I’ve learned since.

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Thats a very real pitfall, I think! That's why the sketch-overtop is helpful in both directions in that way

    • @kovlad2647
      @kovlad2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @daredrogers3884
      @daredrogers3884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've kinda just recently went through something like that but it's more I recently decided to give the charters in my drawings what ever you call the part of the eye that has the color and I just found some art from 2015/2016 (I think?) and the charaters in those drawings had the eye color thing.

    • @gracelandsfool
      @gracelandsfool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daredrogers3884 I think it's called the iris

  • @FrostDrive
    @FrostDrive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Koji is SUCH a cool character design wow. He would seriously be kickass to see animated.

  • @ingot_buddy
    @ingot_buddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    It's kinda scary how you upload exactly the videos i need when i need them. Thanks for this :D

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Glad you like them!

    • @xQuandaleDinglex
      @xQuandaleDinglex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I think he’s secretly an art god. He has access to our inner consciousness. XD

    • @Imagination2500
      @Imagination2500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same, I've been having so much trouble updating my OCs designs

  • @salimaa9209
    @salimaa9209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    Can't wait for me to beacome a better artist and make my drawings better. thank you for this video as always.

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You're so welcome!

    • @salimaa9209
      @salimaa9209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@CharacterDesignForge I was literally updating my charater that I liked alot.
      also can I say that I *really* like the new design for the lizard-bird, I didn't really like thw old legs seemed weird

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@salimaa9209 ok, that's why I changed them. Was really a work in progress ahead of this.

  • @addisonmiles4072
    @addisonmiles4072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Early bird gets the art tips early

  • @HaywireRuckus
    @HaywireRuckus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I'm now considering "floof" an official character design term :3c

  • @smallbar2012
    @smallbar2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    All artists know the peril of the Murky Shapes of Pants.

  • @khaikqueue6450
    @khaikqueue6450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I was about to update a character just now lmaoooo

  • @a.j.morrow5533
    @a.j.morrow5533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Are time lapse videos really not that popular? I guess I can see that if it's one long piece. But something like this, that's a collection of smaller time lapsed characters, with a lesson behind them are pretty enjoyable.

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep! A lot of times folks will... view... but skip to the end. Learned that the hard way with the first Super Nice Bros video... so instead, I try to point things out, and keep it instructional like this!

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      (Skipping to the end being detrimental to the TH-cam Algorithm, because the percentage of time watched being lower than 50% in that case)

    • @a.j.morrow5533
      @a.j.morrow5533 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharacterDesignForge Yeah.

  • @dabi211
    @dabi211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    My dragon bois been looking a bit p l a i n

  • @feralfernweh6091
    @feralfernweh6091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Okay but real talk. This is so helpful. We all know the artist thing where you designed a character and then worked on their story for a year, adding more characters and improving, and then, OOPS you've improved too much and the background people look so slick and awesome and the main character looks like a trashbag. Now we know how to fix it!-

  • @dissonanceparadiddle
    @dissonanceparadiddle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've been stuck for a month on a project for someone I've not drawn in so long and this is exactly what I needed thank you!!!

  • @smelyjoe8917
    @smelyjoe8917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was very helpful I have some characters who have gone through 5-7 redesigns in less than a year this could help me find what I like or dislike about each design

  • @3ggsy
    @3ggsy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like watching videos like this. I may not be updating any character designs, but I am exploring new ways to draw my characters on my computer now

  • @Michael9635
    @Michael9635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Timing could not be more perfect! I've been wanting to update some old designs of mine, kinda simply them a bit where need be. Thanks for the great tips!

  • @markguyton2868
    @markguyton2868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I actually did this to a couple of my old designs a few days ago, one was more of just a simple update while another was a bit of an design overhaul. Thanks for the info.

  • @luckydragonwolf
    @luckydragonwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you! There are TONS of old characters I have that I’ve been meaning to update!!

  • @dutchgirlmaan2958
    @dutchgirlmaan2958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do not know how to spell Enyo, but I know I absolutely love the design and personality I can see through in his movements. I'd love seeing more of this character. ^^

    • @zen-ari3774
      @zen-ari3774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      On the trading card it says Ennio.

  • @Wassuuppbitches
    @Wassuuppbitches ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! This is really useful for improving my character, I always loved cartoony characters and the style so I made one and now I’m trying to improve it

  • @tigerkat4419
    @tigerkat4419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like finding old art and remaking it as you can see how you've improved in art and charcater design :) and I really like the bird-bard dude's design!!! I think tall charcaters look cool ae

  • @SalusKitty
    @SalusKitty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is just what I needed to improve my main OCs!
    Lavvinder (young yet motherly), zealuthru (a heroic zombie... Thing), and Dissipythana (responsible, yet emo).

  • @Poptomist
    @Poptomist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three things. I have never seen your channel, I have never seen this kind of content, and I didn’t search for this. TH-cam just threw a random video that has nothing to do with my watch activity, and yet you earned a new sub

  • @chipxx8450
    @chipxx8450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ennio is so cool! I don't know how you do it! Keep up the great work!! :D

  • @tehyacreates5496
    @tehyacreates5496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is really helpful and I love to see how much you improved over the years. I’ll definitely be watching this later, as it’ll be quite helpful when I’m needing help with my characters and their designs

  • @FrostDrive
    @FrostDrive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The hummingbird bee combo is such a cool concept!!!! What a cool pair

  • @andrewsigler7437
    @andrewsigler7437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man these are great; Enyo is so cute dude.

  • @Chill1332
    @Chill1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is fantastic! I always love your series. I have a couple characters I've been wanting to redesign lately. This was very helpful.

  • @Corey-pn1vv
    @Corey-pn1vv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is a video I really needed and didn't know how much
    Thank you, really ❣️

  • @pink_doodlr
    @pink_doodlr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been following you for a while now and I just wanted to say how much of an inspiration you and your art journey has been for me, please keep going~!

  • @mairuswisstyle9728
    @mairuswisstyle9728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welp, my dragon characters need some more updating to do, ty for tips. :3

  • @wizardofarts1276
    @wizardofarts1276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really cool! I've been thinking about redesigning some characters. And your redesigns really improved on before! Extra cool

  • @makotoyuki345
    @makotoyuki345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve hit a roadblock recently redesigning my character so this helps alot

  • @koffinrott
    @koffinrott ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!! As a learning exercise I'm doing some fan art for a show I loved as a kid. I'm redesigning the major characters, while still trying to keep them familiar to their original counter parts. It's been a lot of fun, but I've caught a few snags. This has really helpful advice. ❤

  • @TheFlamingGamerYT
    @TheFlamingGamerYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video Brookes! This will definitely help me in improving my character's designs

  • @Little3Pigs
    @Little3Pigs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really liked this vídeo The designs really improved and the colors are beutiful. Congratulations.

  • @HyperImaginative
    @HyperImaginative 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These redesigns are pretty incredible!

  • @yetiskezzmondo8988
    @yetiskezzmondo8988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has given me so much inspiration for my past characters, thank you! Also, love the Animal Crossing music

  • @oliveoil2560
    @oliveoil2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I not only learned how to upgrade my character, but I also learned how to share, thank you.

  • @trianglehead6890
    @trianglehead6890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are really helpful.

  • @someonesnobody2222
    @someonesnobody2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, man. I know I’ll be using them soon

  • @enderwolf_15
    @enderwolf_15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice! i've been trying to redesign some of my characters recently, this really helps ;;

  • @dragonheartproductions
    @dragonheartproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soo glad I found this.

  • @toadboydude5015
    @toadboydude5015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fun experience this was, really got me thinking about my old characters in a new light! Also Clem plush when? X)

  • @kovlad2647
    @kovlad2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im really digging the third dude's design.

  • @Mangonanmang
    @Mangonanmang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @TheZiiFamily
    @TheZiiFamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive got a robot i drew a few months ago that has lotus flowers in the design but not that happy with how that part came out but I finished it regardless and i want to have it give a better feel with how it was made to fit the kind friendly and cool appearance but not steer away from their assassin/hacker/athletic capabilities

  • @lpsjuciydrop
    @lpsjuciydrop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inyo is so cute but like manly at the same time, idk how to explain it, I love him, he gives me the same vibes as midoria from bnha

  • @MidnightCapricorn2696
    @MidnightCapricorn2696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found some old art of some characters I forgot I had. I definitely need to update their designs. One is a ninja-fox thing (I'm going to change her colours a lot, and probably also her occupation), another is a dragon (I'm going to make him look a bit more dragon-like, and add colours) and the third is a monstrosity of a bird-lizard thing. That one needs a full re-design.

  • @MaiMaiStrawberrylovely7750
    @MaiMaiStrawberrylovely7750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is nice X3

  • @greenteaismydestiny1887
    @greenteaismydestiny1887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video will come in use in a couple years after I invented my OC XD. I never feel ready to draw one.

  • @edgydemonchild_6506
    @edgydemonchild_6506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I have a question to ask.
    I have a group of characters I’ve had for years, some longer then others, and I’m trying to redesign them as best as I can to put emphasis on their personalities, situations and backstories.
    My question is; are there any good tips to redesigning characters you’ve already established in both personality and overall appearance? Or would they be no different then then tips shown in this video?

  • @Bryan-dg9op
    @Bryan-dg9op 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4

  • @pixelpirate2222
    @pixelpirate2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just asking but what art program did you use?

  • @oneofakind9995
    @oneofakind9995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am I the only one who completely revamped their characters designs during quarantine?

  • @MMM1MM
    @MMM1MM 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you've improved so much! Been subbed for a year or so, and while I always thought you had solid advice, your skill level seems to have drastically improved lately. Any tips for how you learn? Any resources we should be using?

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I make it a point every week to share in these videos, means to improve your art, and the course I've been talking about that launches at the end of the month will be a comprehensive means of doing so as well.

    • @MMM1MM
      @MMM1MM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CharacterDesignForge I will keep watching your videos and be on the look out :)

  • @ZiggyZ3
    @ZiggyZ3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What drawing program are you using?

  • @cesarvictoriano8072
    @cesarvictoriano8072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me: *Laughs at Step 1 in Hand Drawn and Tracing Paper*

    • @cynthiabrogan9215
      @cynthiabrogan9215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cesar Victoriano *laughs in windows, sunlight, and tape*

  • @saru8912
    @saru8912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I make good art, but my characters are boring. I should update them a bit now when I've gotten a small grain of motivation. :)

  • @thedamnguy2896
    @thedamnguy2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What hardware do you use?

    • @CharacterDesignForge
      @CharacterDesignForge  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      iPad Pro Gen 3 12.9"

    • @thedamnguy2896
      @thedamnguy2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharacterDesignForge thank you. I'm currently looking for digital drawing utensils

  • @elcatrinc1996
    @elcatrinc1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cartoonystyles are always better, you can drive your message furthe with a design that speaks for itself

  • @TalmoTheSell
    @TalmoTheSell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice an early birthday present

  • @mynameluvsdragonscancelled6759
    @mynameluvsdragonscancelled6759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m the 3.1Kth person to like

  • @aidanlavin8211
    @aidanlavin8211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you have a video about how to redeem a bad character?

  • @jonkeats2274
    @jonkeats2274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    just out of curiosity, which would you suggest someone beginning to make art use, paper and pencil, or a computer program?

  • @yassbomb
    @yassbomb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    first

    • @Goobermensh
      @Goobermensh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good for you

    • @yassbomb
      @yassbomb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Goobermensh as it should be

    • @moussetache
      @moussetache 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are

    • @SpyralSpyral
      @SpyralSpyral 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow your obnoxious

    • @yassbomb
      @yassbomb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SpyralSpyral as i should be.... 💅

  • @peppermint5117
    @peppermint5117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:31
    **F L O O F**
    my furry braincells are melted omg

  • @nightcon3180
    @nightcon3180 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im da 68 comment :D

  • @fogsmog9325
    @fogsmog9325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The hummingbird character improved a lot with just some adjustments, I have a crush on Ennio sorry

  • @stardoogalaxie9314
    @stardoogalaxie9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Animal crossing music!!!

  • @liuemma7175
    @liuemma7175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hands...
    How do you draw hands...

  • @skyllarrk
    @skyllarrk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drawing over an old design isn’t always a very good technique!! It can get you stuck using old wonky ways. It’s better to just start fresh and create a correct “scaffolding” to go off of instead of using a previous one that’s potentially flawed.

  • @indigo-streak9912
    @indigo-streak9912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4th and most tech-y way to update your character designs:
    *- dowbload a new skin.*
    Edit: I know, it's a joke, chill ✌

  • @raccoonlosers9097
    @raccoonlosers9097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Step 1. Learn how to draw