Character Design with Koreena Nagai

Four Wednesdays, September 10-October 1, 6-8 p.m.

$112 – Open to teens and adults

 

Learn the fundamentals of character design by exploring shape language, silhouettes and expressing posing to create unique and compelling characters.

Week 1: Intro to character design, shapes and silhouettes

Week 2: Personality, backstory, clothing and props

Week 3: Dynamic poses and expressions

Week 4: Color palettes, turnaround character sheets and final presentations

Please bring to class:

  • Sketchbook 9×12
  • HB graphite pencil or mechanical pencil
  • Polymer Eraser
  • Archival ink pen
  • Color medium: colored pencils or alcohol markers
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Meet Your Instructor

Koreena Nagai

Koreena is a visual artist with a background in animation and graphic design, passionate about creating unique fantasy characters. Working across both digital and traditional media, her art blends whimsy with the uncanny—often exploring the “creepycute” aesthetic, where eerie meets adorable. Driven by a love for imaginative storytelling and offbeat creatures, Koreena brings her characters to life through detailed illustrations and handmade monster plushies. Her art opens a door to uncanny realms where misfits and monsters feel right at home.