Unlike realistic modeling, which relies on anatomy and physics, stylized modeling relies on Flow, Exaggeration, and Silhouette. The "70 Exercises" approach is built on the concept of Deliberate Practice—breaking complex character creation into isolated, repeatable micro-tasks to build muscle memory and artistic intuition.
Goal: Expressive, memorable faces.
The exercises are divided into 7 thematic modules, roughly 10 exercises each. The sequence progresses from micro-skills to full character creation. Unlike realistic modeling, which relies on anatomy and
| 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. | The exercises are divided into 7 thematic modules
Produced by Coloso (a premium platform for creative professionals), this course is led by a top-tier industry artist (typically featuring renowned illustrators like Mogoon or similar stylization experts, depending on the specific track). The premise is radical but simple: Passive learning is useless. Only active creation matters. Unlike realistic modeling
The course is structured around 70 distinct, progressive exercises. You do not just watch an instructor draw a nose; you complete 5 different exercises just on drawing stylized noses. You do not just listen to a lecture on silhouette; you complete 7 exercises focusing exclusively on silhouette readability.