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Character Design Quarterly 25: Unleash Your Inner Artist

**Character Design Quarterly (CDQ)** is a dynamic and inspiring magazine dedicated to the art of character design. It brings together the expertise of professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts from around the globe, offering a unique blend of creative inspiration and practical techniques.

A Journey into the World of Character Creation

Each issue of CDQ dives deep into the process of crafting captivating characters, providing detailed tutorials and insightful articles. You'll gain access to the creative minds behind iconic animated characters, learning about their techniques and decision-making processes. Explore the art of character development through in-depth articles covering diverse styles, perspectives, and approaches.

Learn from the Masters

Get an exclusive glimpse into the world of renowned animation studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Discover the secrets behind their success and gain valuable insights from the artists who bring these beloved characters to life.

Fuel Your Creativity

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a budding enthusiast, CDQ offers a wealth of resources to enhance your skills. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, explore diverse character design techniques, and discover the latest industry trends.

A Must-Have for Character Design Enthusiasts

CDQ is more than just a magazine; it's a vibrant community of artists and designers united by their passion for character creation. Join the conversation, share your work, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion.

**This issue of Character Design Quarterly is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of character design, offering a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and practical tools to elevate your creative journey.**

<p>Character Design Quarterly 26</p>

<p>Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.</p>

<p>Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.</p>

<p>The cover for issue 26 has been created by Mila Useche, a Colombian artist living in Berlin. She is a successful character designer, visual development artist, and illustrator, and is currently working on a short film. We interviewed her about her career and she supplies a step-by-step tutorial on how she created the stunning cover art. Also in this issue, hugely popular artist Ben Eblen creates two characters from a basic prompt: 'Thief, Woodland, Surprise!' We interview Sara Paz and Simone Grunewald about their art, careers, and advice for budding artists. Alex Jensen shows us how to design a cast of superheroes, and Rachelle Joy Slingerland is back with a reimagining of a fairy-tale witch.</p>

<p>Character Design Quarterly 24</p>

<p>Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The cover for issue 24 has been created by Nathanna Érica - an illustrator and paper artist based in São Paulo, Brazil. Inside we interview Justin Runfola, a character designer and visual-development artist with years of experience in the animation industry.</p>