How to Design Unique Fantasy Characters | A Course by Guille Rancel on Domestika

Step into the enchanting world of fantasy drawing with Drawing Journal: Create Fantasy Characters , a dynamic course by Guille Rancel , an illustrator and character designer renowned for his work in comics, animation, and concept art. Available on Domestika, this course is perfect for anyone who loves to draw and wants to explore the limitless possibilities of creating expressive and original creatures. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Guille will guide you step-by-step through the process of filling your sketchbook with imaginative characters and developing a daily drawing habit.

In this course, you’ll learn how to use your drawing journal as a creative playground to design fantasy characters inspired by mythology, nature, and storytelling. Guille shares his expertise in warm-up exercises, shape exploration, and character development, showing you how to breathe life into your creations through body language, facial expressions, and unique designs. From sketching witch objects and forest creatures to refining your characters and exploring their connections, you’ll transform your sketchbook into a vibrant fantasy world. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a visual journal filled with original fantasy characters that reflect your personal style and creativity.

What sets this course apart is Guille’s ability to make fantasy drawing accessible and inspiring for everyone. His warm teaching style and passion for storytelling empower students to infuse their own imagination into their work. With experience as an art director, character designer, and comic artist, Guille brings both artistic mastery and professional insights to his lessons. Whether you’re creating personal artwork or building a portfolio, this course will equip you with the tools to craft captivating, expressive characters that bring your stories to life.

Guille Rancel is an illustrator and character designer known for his cartoon-style artwork, inspired by mythology, nature, and storytelling. He has worked as an art director on projects like Emi the Dream Catcher , a series of comics, music videos, and children’s animations, and as a character designer for animation companies such as Promineo, B-Water, and Animation Mentor.

His work has been featured in magazines like CDQ , Imagine FX , and Storytime Magazine , as well as in character design books such as Masters of Anatomy (Volume 2: Robin Hood) , How to Draw Expressive Faces and Hands , and 3dTotal’s Character Design Collection (Heroines and Fairy Tales & Folklore) . He has also taught character design workshops at venues like La Galería Roja and Donde Doré.

With a unique ability to blend creativity and technical skill, Guille inspires others to explore the magic of fantasy drawing, encouraging them to tell stories through their art and develop their own unique style.

This course is ideal for anyone passionate about drawing and fantasy, offering practical skills and hands-on experience to create expressive, imaginative characters that bring your sketchbook to life.