Character Design Quarterly is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques to professional illustrators, artists, and character design enthusiasts worldwide. This issue's cover was created by Jackie Droujko. Through an in-depth tutorial and wide-ranging interview, we learn about how the cover came together, and important lessons from Jackie's career to date. Each issue of CDQ is packed with imaginative and inspiring tutorials and features. Kévin Hong brings a fantasy courier to life, Lidia Morales creates a fresh take on the classic character Tinker Bell, and Thomas Campi creates a romantic moment between two characters. There's loads more tutorials, interviews, and gallery images, so open up CDQ 28 and get your creative juices flowing!