This curriculum is designed to help artists move beyond basic theory into the creation of trendy, industry-standard anime illustrations. Below is an in-depth look at the techniques and philosophies Chyan teaches for mastering this style. 1. Mastering the "Rule of Right" in Character Design
If you are working with a standard 18-color alcohol marker set: drawing & coloring anime-style characters chyan 18
| Step | Task | |------|------| | 1 | Sketch pose + proportions (5–6 heads) | | 2 | Draw face: large narrow eyes, tiny nose, smirk | | 3 | Add jagged, asymmetrical hair | | 4 | Design outfit with 1 bold accessory | | 5 | Flat colors (separate layers) | | 6 | Multiply shadows (soft skin, hard clothes) | | 7 | Add screen/glow highlights | | 8 | Color lineart & add rim light | | 9 | Apply simple geometric background | | 10 | Final noise + signature | This curriculum is designed to help artists move