Here is a basic character template.   Look at the joints and body sections.  We are using the default humoniod character rig, when you design a character, consider the location basic joints & sections:

• Head 

• Neck

• Thorax (Thoracic Cavity)

• Abdomen  (Abdominal Cavity)

• Pelvis  (Pelvic Cavity)

• Arm: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, & Hand.

• Leg: Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot w/ bend at toes

Import your artwork as an image plane.

In the Front View under the View menu, choose Image Plane, Import Image, and go find your artwork.

View > Image Plane > Import Image  . . .