Mastering the iconic anime look versus more painterly, semi-realistic styles.
Placing your character in an environment using perspective rules.
Integrating hard-surface elements into organic character designs. Phase 3: The Digital Painting Workflow (Chapters 31-45) the 60-chapter anime-style character illustration class
Are you currently using or Procreate for your illustrations, so I can suggest specific tool-based shortcuts?
Whether you use , Photoshop , or Procreate , the principles of the 60-chapter method remain the same: build a solid frame, tell a story through design, and polish until it shines. Mastering the iconic anime look versus more painterly,
A rigorous breakdown of eye placement, hair volume, and those subtle facial angles that define a character’s personality. Phase 2: Design and Storytelling (Chapters 16-30)
Understanding ambient occlusion, rim lighting, and how to create mood through light. Phase 3: The Digital Painting Workflow (Chapters 31-45)
Learning how fabric folds (tension and compression) interact with the body.
A great character is more than just a pretty face. This section shifts the focus toward character design theory: