A step by step tutorial to create a character icon

1. How to draw a character icon
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2. FIrst of all
Lets pick a character
and emotion
I suggest
a happy dog
READY FOR A WALK

3. Start with a quick sketch
very basic lines, just to start with

4. Now when you have a draft
add more details to the sketch
Now who's a happy puppy

5. ФввAdd some toning and shading
Ok, it's ready for render

6. Start with basic shapes
I make them semitransparent
so they don't block each other

7. Add strokes and color
Not too hard, right?

8. elaborate small details
put dark socks
on it's paws
internal lines
where needed
ырфу
ывshades
and
highlights

9. Finalize drawing
shadow
motion
lines

10. My job here is done!
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