[Part. 01] Building a Functional Foundation for Character Illustration [Coloso, Guweiz]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- GUWEIZ
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 00:00
- Release date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $220
Functional Fundamentals That Will Last a Lifetime
The First Step in Guweiz’s Signature Series
This class is designed to equip you with the essential skills to confidently start your character artist journey.Guweiz remembers the frustration of doodling his first characters, struggling with inspiration interrupted by doubt. Now, with over a decade of experience, he has identified the key lessons that helped him break through confusion and gain confidence—the "Functional Foundations." These are the non-negotiable skills every aspiring character artist needs, no matter their artistic path.
What Does "Functionality" Mean?
In this class, functionality means mastering two essential goals at once:Creating visually appealing characters
Grounding them in strong fundamentals—like anatomy, proportions, and structure
These skills will elevate your character illustrations, making them feel authentic, professional, and industry-ready—with Guweiz as your trusted guide.
Class Exercises
12 Hands-on Challenges to Bring Character Fundamentals to Life- Character Structure Breakdown
- Measuring People
- Resizing a Character
- Identifying Key Surfaces
- Draw Along - Using Reference 1
- Draw Along - Using Reference 2
- Practicing Drawing the Torso
- Practicing Drawing the Midsection
- Practicing Drawing the Legs
- Draw Your Character (Front View)
- Draw Your Character (Side View)
- Draw Your Character (Back View)
Class Highlights
Must-Have Fundamentals for a Character Artist
Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate artist, mastering strong foundations is key to reaching a professional level. This course provides a reliable stepping stone to elevate your skills and bring your characters to an industry-standard level.Mastering Reference Use
Reference materials are powerful tools—when used strategically. This class teaches you how to:Extract key visual information
Identify and apply facial landmarks
Analyze proportions
Understand viewpoints & perspective
Guweiz breaks down references into actionable steps, helping you enhance both accuracy and creativity in your character illustrations.
Simple Characters, Executed with Precision
Even simple characters require strong foundational knowledge. This class covers:Anatomy & proportions
Body mechanics & movement
Facial landmarks & silhouette refinement
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to manipulate these elements to create characters with distinct physical traits, ensuring consistency and confidence in your illustrations.
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