To follow along, you will need access to (version 4.0 or higher) and a graphics tablet for the sculpting process.
Master the "clean-up" phase to ensure models are ready for rigging and animation.
Render stylized ears or fingers backlit by a strong light source, showing the warm red glow passing through the flesh.
: Draw a character naked, then draw three completely different outfit silhouettes over that same body base.
: Pushing proportions to communicate personality, strength, speed, or emotion instantly. To follow along, you will need access to (version 4
Intermediate learners or beginners looking for a structured, professional workflow. The 70-Exercise Curriculum Breakdown
✅ – No fluff. You open the exercise, draw, compare to the example, move on. ✅ Excellent for sketchbook habits – Exercises are portable and repeatable (you can redo the course with new characters). ✅ Covers stylistic range – Not just “cute chibi” but also angular, geometric, soft, and retro stylizations. ✅ Great brush/PSD resources – Sorie Kim’s custom brushes and layered exercise templates are included. ✅ Subtitles are accurate – Korean instructor, but English captions are well-translated and timed.
Sketch a character trying to hide an emotion, such as a smiling face with micro-tensions around the eyes indicating sadness.
Facial features in stylized art carry the heavy lifting for narrative storytelling. This module focuses on turning the head in 3D space while maintaining appeal. : Draw a character naked, then draw three
Ready to start your journey? Explore the full course details on Coloso today. If you'd like, I can: Tell you is used for each exercise. Compare this course to other 3D character modeling courses.
Looking to create stylized assets for games. Conclusion: Transform Your Portfolio
: Drawing the character from front, side, and three-quarters views while keeping volume consistent. Why the 70-Exercise Method Works
: Create a grid of 12 expressions for a single character, pushing the mouth and eyebrow shapes to their absolute physical limits. The 70-Exercise Curriculum Breakdown ✅ – No fluff
Using stylized skeletons to map out character types (e.g., hero, villain, comedic sidekick). 3. Character Design and Silhouette Design (Exercises 36-50)
Perfecting stylization requires learning the rules of reality before breaking them. These exercises focus on manipulating human anatomy while maintaining structural believability.
If you are looking to turn 2D concepts into 3D masterpieces or want to develop an "American-style" or anime-influenced 3D aesthetic, this curriculum is a goldmine. Whether you're a self-taught artist or a professional looking to sharpen your skills, the hands-on nature of these 70 exercises provides a structured path to a "portfolio-ready" character.
Stylized anatomy requires knowing the rules of human biology so thoroughly that you know exactly how to break them cleanly.