Ep.186: Part 2 – Designing engaging characters with Sweeney Boo

Hey, guys! In this episode split into two parts, I am chatting with Sweeney Boo, a freelance artist from Canada known for her graphic novel “Eat and Love Yourself”.

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Part 1 – How to get noticed on social media as an artist

Part 2 – Designing engaging characters

Get in touch with Sweeney

• Website: https://www.sweeneyboo.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweeney_boo/

Special thanks to Sweeney for joining me today. See you next time!

All artworks by Sweeney Boo, used with permission

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Hi, I am Iva (rhymes with “viva”). I am an artist, illustrator, founder of Art Side of Life®, and Top Teacher on Skillshare. Since 2009 I've worked as an illustrator, character designer, art director, and branding specialist focusing on illustration, storytelling, concepts, and animation. I believe that we are all creative in infinite numbers of ways, so I've made it my mission to teach you everything I know and help either wake up or develop your creative genius. Learn more about me.

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