Positive & negative space is a contrast-type principle - a contrast in values (light & dark) which creates readability in artworks.

Tip of the day: split your environment into fore-, mid- and background to create a clear value structure, and use the principle of rhythm to guide the viewer through the environment!

Rhythm is a design principle that refers to the arrangement of design elements to create a sense of pattern, flow or movement.
Hue Teo presents all 12 designs principles in depth in his course: visign.com/courses/design…

Tip of the day: apply gesture, big-medium-small and shape variety to create more interesting prop designs.

Gesture is a key method of capturing ideas and conveying intentions quickly. Let's have a look at some important aspects to know about gesture.
The figure drawings here were done by our artists in our recent drawing sessions on Discord!

Design inspiration of the day: have a look at how gesture, design and stylization are applied in this character. Every design choice is consciously made to enhance the character's story.

Ideation is an essential part of the artistic process - let's have a look at 3 ways to generate ideas.
If you want to improve your ideation sketching, we have a free material on that on our website (this post covers just a small part of it): visign.com/downloads/visi…

Tip of the day: use line weight and hatching to suggest light and shadow areas in your artwork. Don't forget to use areas of rest to enhance the focus on your areas of detail!

Hatching enhances the illusion of shadow, form and texture in drawing and inking. Here are some common types of hatching.

We warmly invite you to a figure drawing session Saturday 8PM CET, hosted by Mathias Osland and Axel Sauerwald. Draw along and share your drawings after the session - check out Mathias's drawings from our previous event!
Join the Discord Event: discord.gg/Nt9BW7h4ZY

This second (and last) part of this character design process covers refinement, coloring and rendering.
This is just the tip of the iceberg - check out Mathias's course for full details and considerations in each step of the character design process: visign.com/courses/basics…

Tip of the day: be most critical in the first 10 minutes of sketching, when it's easier to think critically and make big changes quickly. This will set the foundation for the final artwork.

Did you know this character design process?
Mathias explains the process in full detail, including insights from his own experience as character designer, in his course: visign.com/courses/basics…

Tip of the day: the principle of repetition creates a sense of cohesion and unity in an artwork. Check out how to repeat shapes, details, contours to create unity in this character design!

Repetition is a design principle that refers to the use of recurring elements or patterns throughout the artwork. It is a versatile principle, used not only in entertainment art, but also in graphic, industrial, fashion design etc.

If you want to create the illusion of three-dimensionality in artworks, perspective is one of the most important fundamentals to master.

Join our practical figure drawing session held by Axel Sauerwald and Mathias Osland, Sat 8PM CET in Discord (link in bio). Whether for practice, for your next character design or simply for fun, join the session and enjoy!
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Tip of the day: when designing with function in mind, pay attention to static vs. moving components and how they come together as a whole.

When designing inorganic objects like vehicles, mechs etc., pay attention to functionality: structure, components, joints and how everything comes together to convey functionality.

Tip of the day: apply the big-medium-small principle to your designs and don't forget to add depth and perspective to all shapes to reinforce three-dimensionality.