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You Look Like a Protagonist

In the First Person: “Kraft” a Character

For this project, I’ll take you step by step through the process of creating an autobiographical character on kraft cardstock. As you draw, don’t be overly concerned with perfection. This can be a primitive or whimsical character and does not need to be a photo-realistic portrait.

You will add personality to your character with color, clothing and accessories. Of course, Little Wing is the character I created from my own personality; feel free to recreate her or use the strategies in this chapter to develop a protagonist who is completely different and uniquely you!

LITTLE WING

Gel pen and gouache on cardstock

11" × 812" (28cm × 22cm)

“You are the hero of your own story.”

—JOSEPH CAMPBELL