One of the most valuable aspects of Chyan’s curriculum is the focus on and lighting to set specific "atmospheres".
The goal: use a single warm detail to change the emotional center of the whole illustration. drawing & coloring anime-style characters chyan 19
Kai didn't start with the details. He knew that in anime, structure is everything. He lightly sketched a wireframe using a 2H pencil. One of the most valuable aspects of Chyan’s
The drawing looked flat. It was time for the magic of "Cel Shading," the hallmark of anime coloring. drawing & coloring anime-style characters chyan 19
Use a . Make the lines thicker where two shapes meet (like under the chin) and thinner for delicate features like the nose or inner eyes.
