How to create your own art OC

~If you're struggling with creating your own art OC, read this article~

## Setting (before drawing)

The "setting" I'm talking about here isn't technically where your OC is at, but somewhat similar to that. When I'm creating an OC, I first think about what universe they're in. Ask yourself: **What time period are they in? What kind of world are they in?** For example, one of my OC, Evera, is in this dark fantasy/royalcore-ish, twisted fairy tale world, where everything here is completely different from the actual fairy tales.

## Basic Info (before drawing)

\*very very important. After knowing the world this OC is from, now you need to figure out:

* **Full Name**
* **Age**
* **G&P**
* **Appearance (you could think about it first then draw it out)**
* **Personality**
* **Background story**
* **Job/goal/mission**

## Name (before drawing)

Uhhh I'm NOT the best at making a character name, but you should check out these websites:

https://nameberry.com/ (IK... lol)

https://babynames.com/ (i CaN't- pls ignore the fact that it's called "baby names")

https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/

Using some names websites, you could check out the meanings of the names. (not saying you can't just make smth up ofc) Your OC's name should probably be connected to their personality, appearance, and/or background story.

## Age & G&P (before drawing)

Decide these on your own. Check out this website if you want:

https://en.pronouns.page/

## Appearance (before drawing)

Think about your OC's hair style, skin tone, eye color(s), aesthetics, and other important details. **Be super creative about this one! Your OC need to stand out.** For example: (this is one of Evera's appearances, I won't mind if you copy smth :D)

*She has messy short curly dark hair, dark skin tone, and amber yellow eyes. Two tiny heart-shaped moles under both of her eyes. Her aesthetics are E-girl and Tomboy.*

## Personality (before drawing)

Personality is VERY important when creating an OC, **it could change literally ALL the basic info. Be very careful when creating this, make sure it all matches up/makes sense**. Example: (also Evera's, feel free to get inspirations)

*She’s super impulsive sometimes, rather take actions before thinking about them. Quiet introvert. She is Independent most of the time but will accept friends, she’s just not really good at making one though. Super straightforward about what she wants to say, carefree, and is a powerful fighter. Kind of gives an edgy vibe.*

## Background story & Relationships (before drawing)

You'll definitely want to make them a background story, not saying that a normal person isn't allowed, but a "tragic" story will probably make your OC more recognizable. You might want to create **their childhood, family/family members, where they were raised, etc.** (I'm not gonna include the example cuz it's way too long and specific, feel free to add it here tho) Relationships could include many things, your OC's relationship with their family, siblings, etc. They could also be in a relationship with another character, and you should totally make up a ship dynamic for them, AND TELL ME ABOUT THEM- \*cough cough\*

## Job/goal/mission/wutever (before drawing)

Based on this world your character is in, what's their job/goal/mission? They could be this super spy, on a mission to... Save their planet..! \*throws confetti\* **Their job/goal/mission will impact (maybe) their outfits, background story & relationships, etc**. It also depends why are you making this OC and what are you going to use them for.

## DRAWING PAAARRRTTT

Yes yes it's finally ~drawing tiiimeee~

It'll be based on the appearances you thought might look great before, BUT if it didn't turn out great, you could always re-design it :)

For the color palette, (oooh use the fancy color theory) think about your world first, if any colors will fit in your world, try this website:

https://coolors.co/ It's a color palette generator, the colors are already matching together.

[feel free to add on]