Character Design Quarterly 37

Johanna Forster is a popular illustrator and video game concept artist based in Germany. Known widely for her cute vegetable-inspired characters called the Grunlings, Johanna’s work is inspired by nature, organic shapes, and playful colours. She boasts a successful Domestika course (over 7K students and 100% rating) where she teaches students how to find inspiration for character designs in nature, as well as a steadily growing online presence (142K Instagram followers). Johanna has contributed to 3dtotal titles such as Hokusai: An Artists’ Tribute, and multiple issues of Character Design Quarterly.

Ognjen Sporin is a freelance artist who has worked with Netflix, Wizards of the Coast, and Marvel. Fuelled by his love of fantasy, Ognjen’s distinctive characters have quickly found a following online, through Instagram and his Patreon, where he regularly posts tutorials. He has 122K Instagram followers and is based in Serbia.

Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, who publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Their books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skilfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation. They are based in Worcester, England, UK.