Exercises for individual features like the eyes, ears, and eyebrows.
Whether you are a beginner looking to start in 3D or an intermediate artist aiming to specialize in stylized art, this Coloso course is designed to build confidence and technique.
| Module | Focus Area | Example Exercises | |--------|------------|------------------| | 1 | Shape Language & Silhouette | 1. Design 10 characters using only 3 primitives (circle, square, triangle). 2. Create 5 strong silhouettes without interior lines. | | 2 | Exaggeration & Proportion | 11. Push a realistic head into 5 different stylized ratios (infantile, heroic, quirky). 12. Stretch/compress a full body to 6–9 heads (vs. realistic 7.5). | | 3 | Facial Features & Expression | 21. Draw 20 eyes in 4 distinct stylized genres (anime, cartoon, Disney, graphic novel). 22. Create 10 expressions on the same face changing only eyebrow and mouth shapes. | | 4 | Hair & Costume Stylization | 31. Design 5 hairstyles as solid “helmet” shapes, then add 2 interior lines. 32. Redraw a historical costume into stylized geometric folds. | | 5 | Color & Rendering Shortcuts | 41. Limit palette to 2 colors + skin tone for 5 characters. 42. Use cel-shading versus soft brush to change mood of same design. | | 6 | Character Turnarounds & Poses | 51. Draw front/side/back of a stylized character in under 15 minutes. 52. Create 3 action poses using only C-curve and S-curve lines. | | 7 | Final Integration (Style Consistency) | 61-70. Design 5 characters in one unified stylized world (e.g., circus, cyberpunk, fairytale) applying all previous exercises. | Exercises for individual features like the eyes, ears,
Deep dive into stylizing features while maintaining anatomical appeal.
Beyond aesthetics, the exercises cover the technical pipeline required for professional output: Retopology Methods: Design 10 characters using only 3 primitives (circle,
A great character must feel alive. These exercises focus on character acting, weight distribution, and performance.
: Design a single character wearing elements of 1920s formal wear blended with futuristic sci-fi armor pieces. | | 2 | Exaggeration & Proportion | 11
: Draw 1 basic face template, then create 5 variations by changing only the scale and placement of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
: Paint a character with a stylized representation of 3 complex textures: metallic armor, knit wool, and polished leather.
: Use clothing seams and zipper lines to trace and emphasize the underlying 3D contours of a stylized body.
The final stage of stylized character design brings the forms to life using mood, lighting, and a cohesive color palette.