What Are Character Sheets?

Character sheets are drawings used to define the main emotions and attitudes of the character through the use of different body positions and facial expressions. These drawings can be divided into two different categories: Model Sheets and Pose Sheets. Model sheets shows the character from numerous angles by rotating the character at 1/4 turns in space. These drawings are used as a the reference guide for your character where it tells you the height or the proportions of the different parts of the body in relationship with its head. Pose sheets show you different face, hands, and body postures.

Character Sheet Showing the Head-Height Relationship of the Character

(Brainstorming Ideas ) ( Rough Thumbnail Sketches )


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