Draw a Character Digitally by @1nfinity
Design and color a character digitally inspired by @1nfinity using a tablet or drawing app; sketch, refine lines, pick colors, and export your image.
About this tutorial
Design and color a character digitally inspired by @1nfinity using a tablet or drawing app; sketch, refine lines, pick colors, and export your image.
What you need
Instructions
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Step 1
Open your drawing app and create a new canvas with a size that feels good for drawing.
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Step 2
Look at a few pictures by @1nfinity to notice fun shapes colors and styles for inspiration.
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Step 3
Make three tiny thumbnail sketches using simple shapes to try different character ideas.
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Pick the thumbnail you like best to develop into a full character.
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Step 5
On a new layer sketch the full character using basic shapes to map the pose and proportions.
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Step 6
Add a cleaner line art layer and trace over the sketch to create neat final lines.
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Step 7
Hide or erase the rough sketch layer so only the clean line art is visible.
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Step 8
Choose a color palette of 3 to 6 colors that match the vibe you want for your character.
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Step 9
On layers beneath the line art fill in the flat base colors for each part of the character.
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Step 10
Add shading and highlights on separate layers to give your character depth and shine.
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Paint small details and patterns that make your character unique like marks clothes or accessories.
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Save and export your picture as a PNG or JPEG so it looks great when shared.
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Upload and share your finished character on DIY.org
Fun facts
How do I guide my child to design and color a character digitally inspired by @1nfinity?
Start by opening a drawing app on the tablet and importing any @1nfinity reference images. Have your child sketch basic shapes on a rough layer, then create a new layer to refine linework. Block in base colors on separate layers, add shading and highlights, and experiment with textures or brushes. Let them undo or change colors freely. When finished, flatten or export the file as PNG or JPEG and save copies. Encourage breaks and positive feedback throughout.
What materials do I need to draw a digital character inspired by @1nfinity?
You'll need a tablet or iPad with a stylus, and a drawing app like Procreate, ibis Paint, or Krita. Keep a fully charged battery and a comfortable work surface. Print or save @1nfinity reference images for inspiration, plus a basic color palette and optional keyboard or screen protector. Backup options (cloud or external storage) and parental controls for app downloads are helpful. No expensive gear required—many free apps work well for beginners.
What ages is digital character design suitable for?
This activity suits many ages but adapt complexity: children aged 5–7 enjoy simple shapes and color blocking with adult help; ages 8–12 can learn layer basics, line refinement, and color choices; teens can explore advanced brushes, lighting, and exporting for prints. Aim for 20–45 minute sessions for younger kids and 45–90 minutes for older children. Supervise device use and tailor tasks to attention span and motor skills.
What safety and copyright tips should I follow when my child designs a character inspired by @1nfinity?
When inspired by @1nfinity, teach children to use the artist as inspiration rather than copy. Encourage original tweaks, give credit when sharing, and seek permission if using the design commercially. Limit screen time, enable child-safe app settings, and avoid posting personal information. Make regular backups and supervise online sharing. These steps protect creativity, respect the original artist, and keep your child safe while learning digital art.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
I don’t have a paid drawing app or tablet—what can I use instead to follow these steps?
Draw your three tiny thumbnail sketches and the full sketch on paper with pencil, then photograph or scan them and import the image into a free app like Krita or MediBang to use layers, trace line art, and export as PNG/JPEG.
My line art looks messy and the colors don’t stay inside the lines—how can I fix that?
Make a clean line art layer above your sketch and trace slowly (use a stabilizer if available), then fill flat colors on layers beneath the line art and use selection or clipping masks for shading and highlights so colors stay inside the lines before hiding the rough sketch layer.
How can I adapt this activity for different ages or skill levels?
For younger kids, simplify to one thumbnail, a basic full sketch, and two flat colors on two layers, while older kids can make three thumbnails, use 3–6 color palettes, multiple shading/highlight layers, and detailed patterns or accessories.
What are simple ways to personalize or extend my finished character after exporting it?
Add unique marks, clothes, or accessories during the 'paint small details and patterns' step, create color variants on extra layers, place the character on a background, or make stickers and upload the PNG/JPEG to DIY.org to share your variations.