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Design Iconic Fantasy Characters in Watercolor

Design iconic fantasy characters in watercolor, from concept and character design sheets to final ink and watercolor masterpieces with X+ hours of content across 5 detailed modules!

 
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Design Iconic Fantasy Characters in Watercolor

 Design iconic fantasy characters in watercolor, from concept and character design sheets to final ink and watercolor masterpieces with X+ hours of content across 5 detailed modules! 

 
START LEARNING TODAY

Inspiration comes from learning

Do you feel inspired by fantasy characters, magical worlds, and story-driven artwork?
Do you love the idea of creating your own unique characters but feel unsure where to begin?
Are you a beginner or creative artist who wants to turn ideas into finished watercolor illustrations with confidence?

 Designing fantasy characters is not just for the "naturally talented"  - anyone can learn the process!

I designed this course for artists of all levels, from complete beginners to those who’ve experimented with watercolor, ink, or character design and want to develop a stronger, more intentional creative style.

You’ll learn the complete process of fantasy character creation: how to gather inspiration, build character concepts, create design sheets, develop expressive sketches, refine your ink work, choose beautiful color palettes, and bring your characters to life through watercolor.

Let’s unlock your creative potential, one character at a time.

Hi! I’m John Gagné!


A watercolor and ink artist drawn to the quiet magic of storytelling through imagery. My work explores surreal worlds where atmosphere, symbolism, and emotion meet, blending the mythic with the intimate.

Over the years, I’ve developed a process that combines classical technique with imaginative world-building. For me, it’s not just about tools or materials, it’s about finding your own visual language and creating art that feels deeply personal.

In Design Iconic Fantasy Characters in Watercolor, I’ll share my complete process for creating memorable fantasy characters from imagination. You’ll learn how to develop ideas, create strong character designs, build personality through shapes, props, and storytelling, and bring them to life with expressive ink and watercolor techniques.

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Let’s clear a few things up...

❌ “You need endless imagination to create unique fantasy characters.”
Great characters aren’t created from nothing. They’re built by combining inspiration, shapes, symbols, costumes, props, and storytelling in intentional ways. This course shows you how to transform simple ideas into memorable fantasy characters.

❌ “Fantasy characters need to be extremely detailed to look impressive.”
The strongest character designs are often simple at their core. A clear silhouette, meaningful details, expressive shapes, and thoughtful color choices create characters people remember. More detail doesn’t always mean better design.

❌ “If I use references, my characters won’t be original.”
Every artist uses references. What matters is how you use them. You’ll learn how to gather inspiration, create design sheets, and turn references into your own unique characters instead of copying what already exists.

❌ “I need advanced drawing skills before I can start designing characters.”
This course is designed to meet you where you are. You’ll follow a step-by-step process from idea and sketch, to ink and watercolor, creating your own fantasy characters without needing perfection at any stage.

At the end of the course you will be able to:

Design your own unique fantasy characters from scratch

Transform ideas and inspiration into memorable characters with strong silhouettes, meaningful details, costumes, props, and personality. 

Bring your characters to life with ink and watercolor techniques

Create finished artwork by confidently moving from sketches and linework to color palettes, watercolor application, and final details.

Build a complete creative process you can repeat anytime

Follow a clear step-by-step method from references and design sheets to polished fantasy illustrations, so you never feel stuck wondering where to begin.

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Course Content

 

Design Iconic Fantasy Characters in Watercolor is a step-by-step online course that guides you through the complete process of creating unique fantasy characters using watercolor and ink.

You’ll start by learning how to develop character ideas, gather inspiration, and create design sheets that transform your imagination into clear concepts. From there, you’ll build strong character designs through shapes, silhouettes, costumes, props, and storytelling elements that make your creations feel memorable.

As the course progresses, you’ll learn how to refine your sketches, create confident ink linework, choose harmonious color palettes, and bring your characters to life with expressive watercolor techniques. You’ll move from simple portraits to full-body characters and more advanced character compositions.

The course guides you through my complete creative process step by step, from initial references and ideas to finished ink and watercolor artwork, helping you build a repeatable method you can use for every future character you create.

 What my students are saying:

Grant

"The way proportions are explained made everything feel natural and easy. Even without strong anatomy knowledge, I can finally create with confidence."

Emily

“I used to have lots of ideas but no clear direction. Now I can turn them into finished illustrations I’m proud of.”

Jacob

“I finally feel confident creating my own worlds and bringing my ideas to life. I actually enjoy the whole process from start to finish.”

In my course you will learn:

Modules 1 & 2

Discover the Process and Create Your First Fantasy Character!

You’ll begin by understanding the complete character creation process, from gathering inspiration and preparing your workspace to learning the tools you need to start creating with confidence.

From there, you’ll create your first fantasy character step by step: building a design sheet, exploring simple shapes and strong silhouettes, refining your sketch, adding ink, and applying watercolor. This module is about removing overwhelm and proving that memorable characters can be created through a clear, repeatable process.

Modules 1 & 2

Discover the Process and Create Your First Fantasy Character!

You’ll begin by understanding the complete character creation process, from gathering inspiration and preparing your workspace to learning the tools you need to start creating with confidence.

From there, you’ll create your first fantasy character step by step: building a design sheet, exploring simple shapes and strong silhouettes, refining your sketch, adding ink, and applying watercolor. This module is about removing overwhelm and proving that memorable characters can be created through a clear, repeatable process.

Module 3

Build Personality Through Design, Props, and Storytelling!

Now it’s time to take your characters further by creating full-body designs filled with personality and intention. You’ll learn how costumes, objects, symbols, and visual details can communicate who your character is and the world they belong to.

You’ll develop stronger design sheets, improve your linework, make intentional color choices, and create a finished watercolor character that feels unique, expressive, and full of story.

Module 3

Build Personality Through Design, Props, and Storytelling!

Now it’s time to take your characters further by creating full-body designs filled with personality and intention. You’ll learn how costumes, objects, symbols, and visual details can communicate who your character is and the world they belong to.

You’ll develop stronger design sheets, improve your linework, make intentional color choices, and create a finished watercolor character that feels unique, expressive, and full of story.

Module 4

Create Complete Fantasy Character Illustrations!

You’ll bring everything together by creating more advanced fantasy artwork with multiple characters, supporting details, and environments that strengthen the story behind your creations.

You’ll focus on atmosphere, composition, refined ink work, color harmony, and creating characters that feel like they belong in their own fantasy world.

Module 4

Create Complete Fantasy Character Illustrations!

You’ll bring everything together by creating more advanced fantasy artwork with multiple characters, supporting details, and environments that strengthen the story behind your creations.

You’ll focus on atmosphere, composition, refined ink work, color harmony, and creating characters that feel like they belong in their own fantasy world.

Module 5

Expand Your Skills with Bonus Resources!

To complete your journey, you’ll get additional tools and resources to continue improving your watercolor and character design skills.

You’ll explore extra guidance on tools, color mixing, and the complete creative process, giving you everything you need to keep designing your own fantasy characters long after finishing the course.

Module 5

Expand Your Skills with Bonus Resources!

To complete your journey, you’ll get additional tools and resources to continue improving your watercolor and character design skills.

You’ll explore extra guidance on tools, color mixing, and the complete creative process, giving you everything you need to keep designing your own fantasy characters long after finishing the course.

 Find out more about what you'll get with the course! 

 

This course is designed to elevate your creative skills while keeping the process enjoyable and inspiring. What’s better than growing as an artist while having fun? You’ll see meaningful progress and beautiful results as you follow each step.

Let me tell you more about my creative methodology and how the course is structured.

All lessons are recorded in FULL HD, and you can adjust the playback speed, audio, and video quality to fit your learning style.

Throughout the course, I rely heavily on visual guidance, references, sketches, and process demonstrations, so you can clearly follow along, practice at your own pace, and understand each creative decision as it happens. You’ll also be able to interact with other students, share your progress, and learn from different approaches.

This course is highly practical and hands-on, covering essential tools, materials, and foundational techniques for working with watercolor, ink, and mixed media. You can rewatch the lessons as many times as you like, wherever and whenever it suits you.

Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?

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Included in my course:

Fundamentals & Materials

We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.

Practical exercises

Theory is important, but what truly helps you grow as an artist is practice… lots of practice! Throughout the course, you’ll find a variety of exercises to help you get started, spark ideas, and explore different approaches. I’ll also share simple techniques and creative tips that will help you make your fantasy worlds more expressive and uniquely yours.

Lifetime Access

Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day!

Flexibility

This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!

Community of artists

As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!

My support

On this creative journey, you’ll never be alone. You’ll be able to reach out, ask questions, and receive feedback so you always feel supported as you move forward. Exploring fantasy illustration can feel challenging at times, but don’t worry, I’ll be there to guide you and help you grow step by step.

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Bonuses:

Extra contents that you will get for free with the course

Complete Tools & Materials Guide

A downloadable PDF with the full list of tools used in the course, including pictures and descriptions, so you know exactly what you need to create your own watercolor characters.

Value: $X FREE

Color Mixing Tutorial

An additional in-depth lesson showing you how to create beautiful, harmonious color palettes, make good use of the color wheel, and mix colors confidently for your fantasy characters and beyond.

Value: $X FREE

Full Process Timelapse

A narrated behind-the-scenes timelapse showing the complete character creation journey: from gathering references and building the design sheet to the final sketch and finished watercolor artwork.

Value: $X FREE

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  • X+ hours of content
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  • Access to a private online community
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  • My support along the way
  • 14-Day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus #1: Complete Tools & Materials Guide ($X FREE)
  • Bonus #2: Color Mixing Tutorial ($X FREE) 
  • Bonus #3: Full Process Timelapse ($X FREE)  

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