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Over 9 hours and 35+ lessons to guide you with structure, creative freedom, and your unique artistic style.
 
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You don’t need to be “born an artist” to design characters that feel alive.

Character design isn’t about talent alone — it’s about observation, curiosity, and the courage to create.

Maybe you’ve felt that imagination should come naturally, or that your drawings don’t quite capture what you picture in your mind. Maybe you’ve doubted your ability to design characters with real personality and story.

The truth is, character design isn’t about perfection — it’s about expression. Every line, shape, and pose tells a story, blending structure and creativity, logic and emotion.

With the right guidance and clear steps, you’ll learn to see beyond anatomy and technique to design from feeling, from story, from who your character truly is.

In this course, I’ll share the approach that transformed how I create so you can explore, make mistakes, and develop your own unique style.

You don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s bring your characters to life.

Hi, I’m Valentin!

I’m a character designer and comic artist from Paris, and I’ve been drawing ever since I can remember. Art quickly became my way of seeing and expressing the world — a tool for creativity, storytelling, and connection.

Though I started at Art University, I soon realized that learning doesn’t have to happen in a classroom. I taught myself through books, cartoons, and constant sketching, which led me to work as a freelance artist, character designer, and comic creator.

In this course, we’ll explore how to bring characters to life — from shapes, silhouettes, and anatomy to personality, storytelling, and style. You’ll learn to create characters that feel alive, and by the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to develop your own unique designs.

I’m excited to guide you through this journey and help you turn your imagination into characters that truly captivate.

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What They Say About Me:

z.x.b.r.y.a.n

Been looking at your art for about a week now and I love the bright colors you use for your character

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I just want to say that all your work inspires me to keep going and learn more and more about concept creation and the aesthetic of a fictional universe! so thanks a lot!!

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The character designs are incredibly charming and recognizable this is amazing.

Bring your imagination to life through character design!

✦ Imagine completing this course and creating characters that feel alive — each with their own attitude, personality, and story.
✦ Imagine sketching with confidence, using shapes, gestures, and color to express who your characters truly are and watch them evolve from rough ideas into living designs.
✦ Imagine sharing your work with pride, knowing you’ve designed unique, expressive characters that could belong in a movie, comic, or game.

I know the feeling of wondering if your drawings are “good enough,” or if you’ll ever find your own style. I’ve felt that too — and that’s exactly why I created this course.

Character Design Essentials is built to guide you step by step, whether you’re a complete beginner or an artist ready to refine your skills. You’ll learn how to use silhouette, anatomy, gesture, and storytelling to create original characters that stand out and connect with people.

By the end, you won’t just have finished exercises — you’ll have the confidence, techniques, and vision to keep creating characters that feel authentic and full of life.

Let’s start this journey together, and turn your ideas into unforgettable characters. 

At the End of the Course You Will:

Turn Ideas into Characters

Develop original concepts through creative exercises and transform them into memorable, expressive characters that tell a story.

Master Design Foundations

Confidently use shape, proportion, and color, and even break the rules to create dynamic, visually engaging designs.

Create a Character Portfolio Piece

Apply all your skills to complete a polished, professional-quality character design that reflects your unique artistic voice.

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Course Content

 

The course features 9 modules with 9+ hours of guided lessons and hands-on exercises. Step by step, you’ll move from understanding shapes, silhouettes, and gesture, to exploring anatomy, proportions, and style, and finally, creating a complete character ready for presentation.

Through practical workshops, creative challenges, and Valentin’s personal techniques, you’ll learn how to turn ideas into expressive, story-driven characters. You can pause, replay, and learn at your own pace — perfect for both beginners and artists who want to strengthen their fundamentals.

By the end, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and a portfolio-worthy character design that reflects your unique artistic voice.

Practice makes progress! ✏️

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In my course you'll learn:

Module 1

Introduction

Start your journey by getting to know Valentin and what character design is really about. You’ll learn what makes a strong character, how this course is structured, and how to get the most out of every lesson. This first step sets the tone for a creative and inspiring learning experience.

Module 1

Introduction

Start your journey by getting to know Valentin and what character design is really about. You’ll learn what makes a strong character, how this course is structured, and how to get the most out of every lesson. This first step sets the tone for a creative and inspiring
learning experience.

Module 2

Getting Started

Before diving into design, you’ll build a solid foundation as an artist. Learn how to set up your workspace, choose the right tools, and develop the mindset that fuels creativity. This module helps you find comfort, confidence, and focus before the real design work begins.

Module 2

Getting Started

Before diving into design, you’ll build a solid foundation as an artist. Learn how to set up your workspace, choose the right tools, and develop the mindset that fuels creativity. This module helps you find comfort, confidence, and focus before the real design work begins.

Module 3

Character Design Basics

Discover the fundamentals that every great character designer uses. You’ll explore shapes, silhouettes, and gesture drawing, and understand how they work together to make characters dynamic and full of life. Through guided exercises, you’ll start translating simple ideas into expressive designs.

Module 3

Character Design Basics

Discover the fundamentals that every great character designer uses. You’ll explore shapes, silhouettes, and gesture drawing, and understand how they work together to make characters dynamic and full of life. Through guided exercises, you’ll start translating simple ideas into expressive designs.

Module 4

Proportions & Simplified Anatomy

Learn to simplify anatomy into clear, geometric forms that are easy to draw and manipulate. You’ll experiment with cartoon, realistic, and chibi proportions, practice facial expressions, and design stylized hands and feet. These lessons will help you create characters that are believable, balanced, and appealing.

Module 4

Proportions & Simplified Anatomy

Learn to simplify anatomy into clear, geometric forms that are easy to draw and manipulate. You’ll experiment with cartoon, realistic, and chibi proportions, practice facial expressions, and design stylized hands and feet. These lessons will help you create characters that are believable, balanced, and appealing.

Module 5

Personality & Storytelling

This is where your characters truly come to life. Discover how to express personality through posture, attitude, and design choices. Explore shape psychology, archetypes, and exaggeration — tools that help you communicate emotion and story through design. By the end, your characters will feel authentic and memorable.

Module 5

Personality & Storytelling

This is where your characters truly come to life. Discover how to express personality through posture, attitude, and design choices. Explore shape psychology, archetypes, and exaggeration — tools that help you communicate emotion and story through design. By the end, your characters will feel authentic and memorable.

Module 6

Details & Style

Move beyond the basics and explore the details that make designs unique. Learn to use clothing, hair, accessories, and color palettes to reinforce a character’s story and background. You’ll also begin defining your own visual style, finding consistency and personality in your art.

Module 6

Details & Style

Move beyond the basics and explore the details that make designs unique. Learn to use clothing, hair, accessories, and color palettes to reinforce a character’s story and background. You’ll also begin defining your own visual style, finding consistency and personality in your art.

Module 7

Practical Workshops

Put your skills into practice with a series of fun and challenging exercises. You’ll redesign existing characters, create variations of the same design, and even turn animals into expressive characters. These workshops push your creativity while helping you apply everything you’ve learned in real-world contexts.

Module 7

Practical Workshops

Put your skills into practice with a series of fun and challenging exercises. You’ll redesign existing characters, create variations of the same design, and even turn animals into expressive characters. These workshops push your creativity while helping you apply everything you’ve learned in real-world contexts.

Module 8

Advanced

Take your designs to a professional level. Learn how to create character turnarounds, expression sheets, and consistent poses that showcase your understanding of movement and form. You’ll also explore how to prepare your characters for animation, comics, or game design projects.

Module 8

Advanced

Take your designs to a professional level. Learn how to create character turnarounds, expression sheets, and consistent poses that showcase your understanding of movement and form. You’ll also explore how to prepare your characters for animation, comics, or game
design projects.

Module 9

How to Present Your Work

Finally, learn to present your art like a professional. Discover how to organize your portfolio, share your designs on social media, and collaborate with studios or teams. You’ll walk away with the confidence to show your work to the world — and take the next step in your creative career.

Module 9

How to Present
Your Work

Finally, learn to present your art like a professional. Discover how to organize your portfolio, share your designs on social media, and collaborate with studios or teams. You’ll walk away with the confidence to show your work to the world — and take the next step in your creative career.

Included in my course fees

Foundations & Tools

We’ll begin by exploring the essential tools, techniques, and basics you need to start your artistic journey. You’ll learn how to get the most out of the materials at your fingertips.

Hands-On Practice

Theory is helpful, but progress comes from painting! You’ll find plenty of practical exercises designed to help you improve, along with clever tips to make your artwork stand out.

Lifetime Access

Your enrollment gives you unlimited, lifelong access to all lessons. Learn at your own pace, revisit tricky topics and take the course in small steps, even just a few minutes a day.

Learn Your Way

One of the greatest benefits of this course is flexibility. Watch lessons from any device, at home or on the go, and repeat them as many times as you need to master each step.

Creative Community

When you join the course, you’ll also join a group of fellow learners who share your passion. Share progress and connect with others who are walking the same artistic path.

Personal Guidance

You won’t go through this journey alone. I’ll be here to support you with thoughtful feedback, helping you overcome challenges and stay fully motivated as you grow.

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Course Structure

 

Character Design Essentials will help you develop the creative mindset and technical skills to bring your ideas to life. You’ll discover how to turn simple sketches into expressive, believable characters — all while having fun and building confidence in your artistic voice.

With 9 modules of guided lessons and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn everything from gesture and anatomy basics to personality, storytelling, and professional presentation techniques. Each topic is designed to help you grow at your own pace, whether you’re a complete beginner or already experienced in drawing.

This course is practical, inspiring, and easy to follow — you can pause, replay, and practice anytime as you watch Valentin demonstrate his process step by step.

Are you ready to create characters that truly stand out? ✏️✨

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Bonuses:

Extra content that you will get for free with the course

Step-by-Step Illustration PSD

Step-by-step illustration PSD showcasing the layered process of creating the artwork. Includes organized layers for each stage, from sketch to final color, perfect for learning or editing.

$29 FREE

Color Theory & Palettes

Comprehensive guide on color theory and palettes - learn how to mix, match, and choose colors effectively to create balanced, visually appealing designs and illustrations.

$19 FREE

Facial Expression Guide

Basic facial expressions guide featuring the same character displaying different emotions. Highlights how facial features change with each expression to convey distinct feelings.

$29 FREE

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 The price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency. In both cases, you will have immediate access to the course!

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SPECIAL INSTALLMENT OFFER

  • 9 + hours of content
  • 35+ video lessons
  • 9 modules

  • 125 + Pages Workbook with exercises & tips

  • Exercises in each module
  • Access to a private online community
  • My support & feedback
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Lifetime access on any device
  • Access on any device 
  • 14-Day money back guarantee
  • Bonus 1: Step-by-Step Illustration PSD
    ($29 FREE)
  • Bonus 2: Color Theory & Palettes ($19, FREE)
  • Bonus 3: Facial Expression Guide ($29 FREE)

Total Value: $364

Special Price: $47/m

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My guarantee for you

If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!

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