Theodore Bear Model Sheet

WHEN YOU HAVE A CHARACTER you really like and plan to draw a lot, put together a model sheet like the one shown here. A model sheet is a group of drawings of a character in a variety of poses and expressions and from a bunch of different angles. This is where cartoonists pin down the details of body construction and costume, as well as the facial expressions that reveal the intended personality. This will help you (and your team of assistants) keep your character consistent from one drawing to the next.

MODEL CITIZENWhen developing a model sheet of your original character, try to include all of its different poses and expressions—walking and talking, twisting and turning, winking and blinking. Remember, you are the creator, ...

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