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Mar 2020

I've been itching to finalize my designs for my characters in my comic. However, I don't really know how I should draw them. Suppose I make a turnaround for each of the characters (or at least the main cast)? Or should I just do a front-facing or 3/4 ref for each character?

The turnaround will take a lot longer to work on but it will likely be better right? How do you all create references for your characters to help keep their looks consistent?

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I draw five different shots of them crying, and then one of their butt.

Gives me all the information I need.

Personally, I prefer simplistic character sheets.

With comic reference sheets, there's a bit of leniency in the fact that its expected that models can shift and warp over time. I usually have a basic head turnout and a 3/4th back and front view of the main body. I also include a simple character bio and color swatches alongside it. It's enough for me to dissect the basic information, which I find to be the most efficient method.

The more rigid character sheets that have turn arounds from every angle are usually dedicated for animations. However, if you have an extremely detailed character with different items from every angle and/or feel the need to include more information for yourself, then by all means, make a more detailed character sheet!

Here's an example from my WIP comic for the Webtoons Short Story Contest:

Edit: For multiple characters, I recommend making a separate sheet that includes a front-facing lineup of each character so you can keep the heights in check. Use horizontal lines to indicate the inches/feet of each character. In my case, I only have two characters in my comic, so I didn't take that route. But for a more diverse cast, I'd certainly recommend it!

Oh yeah, I should probably do that, huh.

So, I did make character sheets when I first started my comic, but when I changed the art style I never went back and made new ones so. . . yea I should so that. I and when I make more, I would do a front, back, and side view, any weapons or clothing they wear, and maybe a few expressions.

I've only got one character sheet and it's all four characters that have appeared so far lined in rows.
They're all in a neutral position with various expressions, since the expressions are the most important part. I can position arms as needed.

I don't usually make character sheets. I just do a couple sketches and maybe one full color drawing. Besides that, I wing it.

I uhh... also don't make a character sheet. ._. I have a drawing of the face and the upper body, then shoes. Some characters have a full body drawing.

It helps that most of my characters wear the same uniform. :upside_down:

I think it's good to make a simple character sheet at least. I plan to do so for my next comic adventure.

Yeaaaaaaaah! :sunglasses:
It's just so time consuming, I'd rather spend that time making an actual full piece, or work on my panels.

I tend to just just make it detailed for main characters, with different clothes, facial expressions, colors ,different angles, ect. But for side characters I would probably draw a full body once full colored and a couple of mono-colored small pics. For even minor reoccurring characters I will just wing it. I don't have a character sheet for my current comic which I think lead to me having alot of problems with consistency down the line, which I think a reference sheet will helps me avoid.

Eg of one of my main character sheet

I think the best way, is just draw the character in poses the you may use and facile expressions.