How I Create and Design Original Characters! (OC's)

[@RossDraws]

WHICH PRINCESS IS YOUR FAVORITE? ✨💫🌙 If you want to learn more about the 'Draw This In Your Style' art contest, more info is on my instagram! instagram.com/rossdraws/

[@oamioxmocliox8082]

;)

[@khunagueroagnis2558]

Im not allowed to have Instagram, is there a Gmail that I can send it to instead?

[@gRAFpxtv]

I accept the challenge, this would be fun ^

[@NotKissaki]

Miracle :) but they’re all really great

[@strawhatkeith3651]

I'm excited Challenge Accepted!

[@nickpratt4702]

This was actually at the perfect time! I have a project I have to do that involves character design.

[@_mon_tego]

aha if it’s important i hope it goes well! good luck

[@lycanwolf3788]

Me too

[@CM-pi2ou]

Lol me too

[@moodycasey5032]

Me too!! I’m using domestika a character painting with procreate course and I’ve been struggling so bad. I want to start my drawing/character over!

[@nickpratt4702]

@@moodycasey5032 I’m sure what ever you have is great! Just keep going and remember if you need a break, take it. It’s always good to come back with a fresh mind!

[@shirakumo-kunclarke6467]

The day this turns into an anime/series I am going to be so FLIPPING HAPPY 🤩🤗

[@pogz1]

its funny how your discord is the most toxic discord. ive been too. (the one who respect is an @sshole. and firefox kicks without thinking.) got called an idiot and banned because i complained about it. noice one ross draws. a friendly.. ugh toxic discord.

[@cocoacat.pngggg]

@pogito stop the spam bruh

[@Helloknight]

@@pogz1 dude do they even have a discord?

[@Lunar_DeBrie]

@@pogz1 Spamming in replies isn't gonna get him to see it, you're just annoying commenters.

[@arnavbedi123]

DAMNNN ROSSES MULTI TALENT AND OMGGG THE MOON WALK AAAA

[@_astxrism_5719]

Haha 😂

[@alvindarby7182]

moonwalk isnt actually that hard, but it takes just a bit of practice

[@equinux6472]

Ross Fraws but not only draws...*Ross BAKES, Ross DANCES, Ross CODES* I loved that sm. I needed this a lot. TYSM Ross :,D

[@KingTubeAR]

its cute

[@equinux6472]

I got a heart. I am officially the happiest person in the world.

[@KingTubeAR]

@@equinux6472 how did i read your comment as 'Draws' when it's actually 'Fraws' lol

[@naf3773]

Ethan Becker: *More like Ross Flaws*

[@equinux6472]

@@KingTubeAR idk LOL. I am so stupid. *Mental Games*

[@Rick-rl9qq]

Today I drew a character that I really liked, so I made her my first definitive OC, but I still want to tweak her a bit since she is still too generic. This might be my style since I go for the tv animation style, but I'll get there, she's very interesting and I already am building her personality

[@imnothere577]

Oou I wish you good luck!!! I have a Brazilian OC, and I gave her superpowers (telepathy and radiation energy). I kind of have a semi-realistic/ecchi art style. But the best thing for Oc’s is to make a character sheets to determine the height, weight, and build. If you have an app like Pinterest, try making a character board filled with things that your character may be like. One idea could be OC board 1: design. You can put different ethnicities, hair and skin colors, personalities, etc. It’s also best to put what kind of characters or ppl from different shows, or movies that has somewhat inspired your oc. Another board could be about different body types and fashion. You can incorporate what kind of clothing taste fits your character based on personality, or design choice. (Tip: make sure the clothing design matches the scheme of your character, otherwise it may draw attention from your character, or make it look dull. Unless your character isn’t human, or if it’s a naked fantasy type thing.) I hope these tips help. And if you need any more ideas/help, I’ll be happy to fill you in or recommend more vids.

[@kingcoy4536]

I made a goopy oc I comments loads of stuff about him

[@bhanumatisingh8707]

@@imnothere577 beautifully worded and written ❤️ from me

[@Music_loverr03]

Hello, your comment was 2 years ago I wonder if you still have your oc and if you changed it or the style etc, and if you still draw?

[@PianoMyHeart]

“Team Avatar grew to a team of five!” I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS SUKI ERASURE

[@leahs.metters3589]

I know. I know he just did it to make a point but it’s a team of six. Not 5. She joined like a few episodes after Zuko. Show her show her some love Ross

[@pogz1]

its funny how your discord is the most toxic discord. ive been too. (the one who respect is an @sshole. and firefox kicks without thinking.) got called an idiot and banned because i complained about it. noice one ross draws. a friendly.. ugh toxic discord.

[@Lunar_DeBrie]

She does? As far as I know she never joins the team, she's just an ally. I guess I'll find out during my binge ^^

[@bejaypioquinto2213]

My brain cant handle the beauty of his art

[@fif6733]

(i dont have the book, but) when ross said that faye is a more introverted character, i found that really interesting because i feel like her design is really out there and extroverted-looking? if that makes sense

[@jos-josradvanji6203]

yeah, she looks like she's super fierce and always has a comeback ready for you. she also seems a little arrogant/cold with her glance sometimes. but most of all she often looks like the biggest tsundere in existence xD at least to me. she has the "It's not like I like you or anything" aura.

[@sckuid]

Introverts, like myself, sometimes try and make ourselves look extroverted to idk, fit in i suppose?

[@KlownKumiho]

If my OC’s are my children Then I am a proud mother of at least ninety kids Oop- poppin’ out some more and more… oh dear lord I can’t stop…

[@marvik3743]

Same... My twelve pure humans, about ten humanoids, eight dragons and hundreds of animals.

[@aph28]

Same..... of over a hundred😅

[@fartedonmyfamlastnight2243]

@@aph28 I literally just counted, I have 145 characters and some 29 abandoned characters.

[@thefakeretronaut]

Oh I have like 5-6. I still think my current one 'razz matazz' is gonna be scrapped

[@KlownKumiho]

@@thefakeretronaut You may scrap now, but you’ll go back You almost always go back (￣∇￣)

[@Lunar_DeBrie]

Aang's thing isn't just yip yip! It's also his staff, his iconic air nomad clothes and tattoos which you never see on anyone else in ATLA. (besides in flashbacks of the air nomads) So it's important to have multiple things as well. He was also right when he said it's powerful when they lose their one thing! When Aang had to go into hiding and "lose," his avatar title (to some extent) he was devastated! When he lost his staff, he was _devastated!_ Things are VERY important, although not all characters have to have them ^^

[@Mijuki]

I just love Nima. I think one of the first artworks i saw of you was Nima. She just looks so pretty and mysterious, like there MUST be a story behind this character. I think thats why i started to follow you, wanting to know more about the story of Nima. So great character design from your side! :D

[@barrington5438]

I didn’t know Ross had some moves👀 ok dude👏 great character designs. They’re all so distinct and colorful. I love it

[@Linnzy]

My way of creating an OC; Joining in an Roleplay based on anybof my interests (obsessed w Tangled the series), suddenly there is a need for another character to get the story going. And voila ; New OC created (I think I have over 50 by now in this fandom alone)

[@thyrionokada1880]

The only oc that brought me to tears is that one monster oc with no legs but has alot of arms "Elaine" She cared for a young girl who's abused and bullied

[@scoobydoo7220]

basically angst as a human

[@thyrionokada1880]

@@scoobydoo7220 no his a monster tho his mouth and eyes switch places

[@thyrionokada1880]

@@scoobydoo7220 *she's

[@pogz1]

its funny how your discord is the most toxic discord. ive been too. (the one who respect is an @sshole. and firefox kicks without thinking.) got called an idiot and banned because i complained about it. noice one ross draws. a friendly.. ugh toxic discord.

[@shivajoshi9068]

I am a simple being, i see ross upload, I lik vid.,watch the vid, *cry in me art;-;*

[@TheRetroWarriors]

I bought my first Digital art pad, and I've always focused on realism and references drawing. But I've never learned how to draw poses, anatomy, or even creating my own OC. But I've really enjoyed your videos and hope to one day to be able to do anything close to this! Thanks for the amazing videos and inspiration!

[@FobyTox]

How's it going?

[@Randomperson-vr8ex]

You just know miracle is a middle child- (i love wish so much tho🥺🥺)

[@arnavbedi123]

HELLL YEAAAAA PLSSS I NEED THIS LESSONS AAA

[@albertr.4054]

4:53 Everybody always forgets Suki. Like she helped alot in season 3.

[@dianasaurstudio]

i hope you make a webtoon. I want so badly to see a whole franchise of your work!

[@kuppikake5062]

Ross: "I think about this and this and this." Me: *Hides all her random meaningless OCs that she thought was cute.* lmao

[@pogz1]

its funny how your discord is the most toxic discord. ive been too. (the one who respect is an @sshole. and firefox kicks without thinking.) got called an idiot and banned because i complained about it. noice one ross draws. a friendly.. ugh toxic discord.

[@pogz1]

its funny how your discord is the most toxic discord. ive been too. (the one who respect is an @sshole. and firefox kicks without thinking.) got called an idiot and banned because i complained about it. noice one ross draws. a friendly.. ugh toxic discord.

[@zuckersaft9748]

same, i was about writing a story for a webtoon some day, and my oc/mc is so boring, i was just like.. well.. she have like.. nothing lool

[@CACEY1191]

I'm currently learning how to draw manga art and I needed this, thank you! 😄

[@poppylannon5326]

When I make OCs, I usually create them as people I wish I could know, whether good or bad. For example, my two main OCs are Astuto and Kamara, who are platonic sisters and they are bounty hunters together. I think I made them this way because I wish I had a brotherly love for someone like they have for each other, someone I can rely on and more importantly, someone I can fight with and know it'll still end up okay. This is the beauty of art for me - it is a way of expressing myself and my feelings when I can't seem to find the right words.

[@ElmKyh]

I'm evaluating my Ba Da Bean OC: Peggy! I know it's a preschool show but I kinda love it, so I made an OC. 1. She is kind of an extension of who I am. Peggy is good at befriending people because of the large ammount of interests and traits she has and hates being completely alone for more than a few minutes, as well as silence. She loves scrapbooking and collecting stuff that sticks to her body (she's a little sticky tack figure, pretty similar to Cosa). Most of her personality is inspired by mine. 2. Peggy doesn't have an exact goal. She just loves befriending people and exploring. That's if you don't count her goal of reaching Big Table (she comes from a shelf in the art classroom) and meeting it's inhabitants, which she already acomplished. 3. If I had to describe Peggy using three words, they would be "sociable", "kind" and "flexible". She befriends people easily, she cares for them and she adapts pretty quickly to most situations (literally). She's really sticky and she can shapeshift. 4. Yeah... Bean is the main character in Ba Da Bean so... yeah. Peggy is kinda like self-insert into their story. Speaking of weaknesses, her main "weakness" is the downsides of her stickyness. She loves hugging people but she has rarely done so because she knows the consecuences. She has an extremely hard time working alone, and even though she dislikes silence (too much silence), she also dislikes EXTREMELY loud noises like fireworks and explosions (she can stand loud music and screaming, though).

[@annatran8320]

I can vibe with flip in that comic strip

[@varflock9777]

That long picture with all the different characters is amazing. I'm aware it's mostly thanks to the character designs, dynamic and composition but there's also something about their colors that binds them all together and I'm not sure what it is... possibly the blue and white on all of them and the way they cast light on each other.

[@PurpleLeafPrincess]

The colour dodge princesses remind me of Mesprit, Uxie and Azelf from Pokemon! I love it!

[@nesiahrampersad9790]

Great backstorys behind your ocs, gives them a uniqueness and originality

[@raphael_art1820]

I love the Fischl fanart at the end !

[@mochii_desu4301]

i've been in a tough spot for a while and ross draws just erased my burn out and worries.. thank you so much.. your vibes and videos helps us a lot

[@simpae2731]

Your art and samdoesart is like really motivating

[@Bris05]

Really glad to see where you are now, one year later ^^ Go on! I'll follow your heart that shine in so many country and person! =) Very proud of you!

[@awebtoonreader4979]

I'm trying to work on making a comic story I have 3/4 ocs for it and need to develop them more, found this vid and before I even watched this I looked around the channel and immediately subscribed, already knowing that this is all super awesome stuff one minute in the vid and I'm just so happy I found this awesome art channel thank you Ross! Also that hoodie is so awesome!

[@audofit]

LOL your jacket was literally my favorite colors as a 4-year-old hahaha - I would always pick out pink, yellow and sea green in my Crayola box hahahahaha. I would literally just dream of solid blocks of those colors because I loved them so much 😂

[@sentient2688]

This is my favorite thing to do. I’ve been creating characters and stories with characters since I first put pencil (or crayon) to paper

[@adamshafeeq8685]

When i make characters, i try to make the cast as minimal as possible for each story (bcuz i feel like there are too many characters in my world) My world is very inspired by 80's/90's action cartoons and action heroes. Some characters i have for now Hyper: a war torn soldier who only wants to protect himself from war as a solo soldier. His development is simply him realising he needs a team cuz if he doesn't, he could enter a dark and lonely future B-Box: he's basically the homie of the group, his sentences turn into short raps and he's extremely skilled in martial arts. He's kinda a mix between Jazz from Transformers and Jammer from The Bots Master Quickshot (not his official name): a racer who lost his legs in a sabotaged race, now he has a wheel as his leg Pinpoint: Hyper's mentor, a vigilant, quick footed sniper. She isn't the typical mom figure Barrage: the chunky, heavy duty gatling gunner, second in command of the Quake Legion, the commandos of my world Drillspike: the strong girl who invented weapons of her own like the Deconstructor weapon series. Basically turn construction vehicles into armoured combat vehicles PJ (short for Pressure Jet): he's the firefighter of my world, he can change the pressure of his hose to where his water can cut metal. Later he gets a mod that turns his water to ice, he also gets anothet upgrade where his left side if focused on fire, his superhero alias is "Frostfire". Lastly he also owns a carwash (kinda like a public shower for robots) and is apart of a rescue squad as a firefighter (i might change his name later) These are the robots of my world, there are human characters but i haven't fleshed them out yet

[@devi_2777]

I like how the princess' hair colers were a triad; pink, blue, and yellow. I thought that was a nice little detail.

[@yeagerisnoteren3683]

My favourite oc of yours is miracle. Because she's a middle child just like me! I'm joining the dtiys for her!

[@unlistedarts8947]

Trait Visio and nice merchandise can’t wait to get some

[@EmperorChaos468]

Found your channel through that clip studio collab you did. Your art is so beautiful, this is a video I need for tips

[@camwindthuggishanimates7076]

You are my favourite Artist!!! I can't believe you remember *TOTALLY SPIES!!*

[@changheartkey]

I love making OCs!! I have so many, although I did scrap a few. I love seeing different characters other people make. 😊👌

[@frostydonut84]

Lately I've had quite some Creative thoughts on stories and hope this will help me design characters for it

[@jyuya6594]

Miracle was introduced in 2019? wow it's been way longer than i thought, time goes by so fast

[@LordADNsVlog]

I love how passionate you are about your characters... 🥰🥰 Same here! ☝🏼

[@whoops.__m]

I SAW AANG- AND THE GAANG!! Tysm for this tutorial btw! I used to feel like characters need to have something I don't, at least now I'm sure I'd like my characters more.

[@AesthetixVB]

Nice when I was just thinking about making oc’s you posted Thank you Art gods!! 🙌

[@airisu.]

Me having a bubblegum toned dyed hair in a pixie cut: *Well damn.*

[@sdmotion5190]

Bro the draw this in your style deadline is on my b-day

[@rickyinfinite5229]

Love your OCs! They really inspired my own creative work and gave me a lot of interesting feedbacks!

[@ivory2569]

Can't wait for the next video!

[@fergieroa6523]

Same!

[@katchii93]

the hoodie is SO CUTE

[@Choco_Bear-f1c]

I have a hard time coming up with stories with my OCs because it constantly changes, it’s not amusing or it needs to relate to my generation. This video helped me thanks allot Ross

[@atukpafavour6829]

OMFG April 24th happens to be my birthday. So heck yeah. I'm joining this 🔥🔥🔥

[@skyra1904]

One of the things I hate about my mother tongue not being English is: getting to a video early and having to translate my comment with google translator, so that by the end when I return the comment section is full

[@viaryth4301]

Mother Language*

[@Mar-hq9bm]

@@viaryth4301 mother tongue is correct too

[@skyra1904]

@@viaryth4301 thanks for the correction I appreciate it very much

[@viaryth4301]

@@Mar-hq9bm oh ok then

[@binarycolors1738]

@@Mar-hq9bm right

[@snowsnow1060]

Lol Flip is your self insert is that why Flip is my favorite.

[@awebtoonreader4979]

1:20 Ikr! I've always went with method number 2 but I think 1 is also a good idea I should do story first cause I get stuck

[@CARTIST_YU]

how did this appear when i needed this

[@lydial8110]

PERFECT TIMING

[@sukaradrawz8870]

Happy 5 year anniversary Ross! Love your art!

[@joshuajeffrey7122]

wow this is awesome! thank you Ross Draws! really good video explaining your process!!!

[@kae.spirit]

I can finally do the challenge digitally😄 Traditional is fun and what I do best, but digitally makes it really come together

[@alexgogaming6008]

I’m designing a thief like girl who steals back property from bad thieves and this was actually helpful

[@Maggisoo]

3:32 i saw this character and knew he was damn strong, its awesome to see you conveying character traits just by their looks. makes me remember the time i first saw urek mazino from tower of god :D

[@mileskimasktheslumpgod]

i'm surprised i'm this early. thank you for the tutorial, and happy anniversary!

[@crystalcollins9117]

I’ll try out your DTIYS when I’m finished with my portrait ☺️

[@himignicest1571]

I love how RossDraws ain't borin'. XD

[@royuchiha8297]

Now that he mentioned power ranger, he is my bias now :). Simpin for ross now

[@Animepencils]

That moonwalk was so clean

[@cocoacat.pngggg]

im 100% joining the dtiys tho the designs are AMAZING! :D

[@squadgamerz3981]

My OC's are men characters I feel to many artists has female OC's so I went the other way

[@umbracanine]

I did the same thing! Except I went the way of my characters either being gay, trans, Non-binary or genderfluid 😂

[@Turcl]

Relatable dude

[@Himariix]

I struggle to draw male characters 😭

[@oo8962]

I initially want to make a female oc but then I got inspired to make a fox hybrid guy and he's my oc now.

[@sokunthyvong4695]

True I can still love girl characters but feel empathy for boy characters cause they don't get much attention like anime that had a cast of guys was cool but when anime comes out with a girl she gets all the attention 🤷‍♀️

[@inkdweller8584]

This actually helps a lot thanks man

[@meiphoriaediting6348]

Thank you for this! Ive been struggling with my oc for over a year, super frustrating.

[@INAVACL]

these kinds of videos are my FAVORITES thank you!

[@zhainie6103]

I've so many oc's. And every of them, I gave a backstory. Giving name is the hardest part for me. All my old oc when I'm still a kid. I upgrade them so they won't be forget 😅

[@yukiHanakoMino]

This actually helps! I love it! Thx for the tip bro!

[@mrlagoonslawyer]

Dude ur art style is my d r e a m style oml i love it so much 💕💕

[@Users_217]

I’m new to digital art and it’s so sad to see how good my sister is and how good you are too. I want to know how to improve so fast so my art can look like yours

[@POYSSI]

The fact that I suck at digital art hurts me so much🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@sangonomiyakokomi5764]

You can do it! I sucked at first but I'm improving as time passes by!

[@POYSSI]

@@sangonomiyakokomi5764 thanks I agree, practice makes perfect. You'll be perfect in no time.

[@m1aouzdt]

Watch tutorials on yt on how to be better I'm digital art

[@Dignenhsh]

I have a multi-year ongoing oc named Mon. Basically, he is a God which was kicked out of Heaven, and lives on earth, only to go on to meet my friend's oc, Insomnia, and stops his hated half brother. It is extremely complicated, but that is the very, very basic. I have found that a good way to make an oc is to list characteristics, like what is special about them, then design them and make a personality, then make a name, and add a touch of story.

[@Panda-24]

Oh thank goodness for this video, Ross.🙂

[@alinavioleta86]

I couldn’t join the art boot camp, but I hope everyone who did enjoys it! Maybe I’ll do #RossDrawsTIYS though since I wanna practice more coloring and would absolutely love to do more fan art! Also I love all of your OCs, Ross! I have your book and I just loved reading the comic bits where I feel like I was getting to know the characters better by watching them tend to their lives. It was wonderful! I hope my OCs can bring a similar amount of joy when I create a story for them! Thank you for the tips and I hope you have a great day/night! :3❤️✨

[@twilightsword472]

Hey Ross! Thanks for making this video and sharing with us the important things about creating an oc. This helped me a lot :)

[@codacakes129]

I just found this channel and I am SO excited! I have a passion for character design but I have recently had a mental block doing it until watching this. 🥲 Thank you for creating videos like this that inspire & amaze people(including me)! :-D

[@sienareynolds4413]

Imma just say it, MJ did a fantastic job on that hollow knight fanart 8:18

[@sowmyakulukuru3363]

omg this is very helpful thank you so much

[@Feuryy]

I neeeeed that hoodie!

[@ryanhowell4492]

That's so cool

[@the_bob_147]

I needed this

[@jhsungg]

aaa you always give me motivation to draw

[@dombasapi2358]

IM LATE BUT...i just want to say that IM YOUR FANS NOW :D im start to learn drawing after this

[@melodynightcore7425]

I love the outro!

[@aadriipookie]

This is so amazing!❤ I love this

[@awebtoonreader4979]

1:56 The BotW cooking music yes!!

[@xHoneyHime]

Ross: And a good examle of this is Atlas! His thing is- Me: He's blue. Ross: His red nose! Me: o H. Okay jokes aside, his nose was indeed very stricking to me when I went through the Nima book but it was definitely not the first characteristic that jumped out to me :'D But I adore all of the character designs!

[@AstraLightKeysha]

owh god- this helped me a ton and GAVE ME SO MANY MOTIVAITON XDD

[@sahyrmangaka8]

Omg your is so awesome i love your oc!!! i never met you on YT im gonna follow you!!! great job

[@nanasenpai1466]

Omg! Wish is my whole heart! she so cute!

[@opal2792]

I found this vid in the first 20 mins yay!