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STYLIZED CHARACTER ART

START DATE: 

15 MAY 2026

DURATION: 

8 WEEKS TOTAL

FRIDAYS AT 12 PM PT

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CREATE STYLIZED GAME CHARACTERS

START DATE: 

15 MAY 2026

DURATION: 

8 WEEKS TOTAL

FRIDAYS AT 12 PM PT

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Create Stylized Characters That Stand Out in Games

Master the art of creating stylized characters with industry artist Dan Pingston — from first sketch to portfolio-ready piece.

This hands-on workshop takes you through the full pipeline: shape language, stylized anatomy, sculpting, texturing, and final presentation. You'll design and build your own character — heads, bodies, and non-human forms — learning exactly how to break the rules of realism in ways that make designs pop.

Whether you're just starting out or ready to push your style further, you'll finish with a standout portfolio-ready character and the skills to bring any stylized vision to life.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF...

YOU WANT TO BREAK INTO CHARACTER ART FOR GAMES

Learn how to create stylized characters from start to finish, building the skills and portfolio pieces needed to begin your journey as a character artist.

YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR STYLIZATION SKILLS

Stylization can be difficult to master. This workshop will help you understand shape language, appeal, and how to push and break the rules of realism to create compelling, game-ready characters.

YOU’RE AN ARTIST LOOKING TO CREATE CHARACTERS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE GAMES

If you already have some experience with modeling, sculpting, or texturing, this course will guide you through the full process, from head and body stylization to texturing and final presentation, so you can bring your own unique characters to life.

 

Start your journey into stylized character art and bring your ideas to life. 

In this live, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create appealing, stylized characters by mastering shape language, anatomy, and design. Guided by industry artist Dan Pingston, you’ll gain practical experience sculpting, texturing, and presenting characters inspired by the games you love.

Stylized character art is a highly sought-after skill in games, and this course gives you the foundation to stand out. Whether your goal is to become a character artist or improve your stylization skills, this is where it begins.

  • Learn how to create appealing shapes and stylized anatomy
  • Explore head, body, and non-human character design
  • Master sculpting, texturing, and presentation workflows
  • Get live, expert-led training throughout the course
  • Finish with a portfolio-ready stylized character  

Learn directly from Dan Pingston, a seasoned 3D character artist with over 15 years of experience creating stylized characters for games. 

This LIVE online course provides hands-on guidance to help you develop the skills needed to stand out in the game industry.

 
 
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WHAT YOU'LL DO DURING THE BOOTCAMP

HANDS-ON PROJECTS

BUILD STYLIZED CHARACTERS STEP BY STEP

Work through guided projects that take you from fundamentals to a complete stylized character. You’ll explore head and body stylization, sculpting, and texturing while learning how to create appealing shapes and strong character design.

EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS

LEARN FROM AN INDUSTRY CHARACTER ARTIST

Join live sessions led by Dan Pingston, where you’ll watch real workflows in action, learn how to approach stylization, and get direct feedback to improve your work and push your designs further.

PORTFOLIO-BUILDING EXPERIENCE

CREATE A STANDOUT CHARACTER

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a fully realized, stylized character that showcases your understanding of shape, anatomy, and presentation, perfect for your character art portfolio.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

DAN PINGSTON

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PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER ARTIST FOR GAMES

Brings over 15 years of experience in the game industry

Projects he has worked on include Heroes of the Storm (Blizzard Entertainment), Shadowlands: Chains of Domination, and Dungeon Defenders 2.

Dan’s expertise in stylized character creation, combining strong shape language, anatomy, and design, has made him a highly skilled and respected artist in the industry.

In the Stylized Character Art Workshop, he will share his hands-on knowledge of sculpting, texturing, and stylization techniques to help artists create appealing, game-ready characters and build a standout portfolio for careers in character art.

 
WORKSHOP SYLLABUS

REQUIRED SOFTWARE: ZBrush/Blender, Substance Painter, & Marmoset

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Pay in installments or pay in full

Students based in the USA can select Pay in full to pay in 4 interest-free payments through Klarna or Afterpay.

Pay in full

$898 $673.50

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  • 8 weeks of live sessions 
  • Private course Mighty Group
  • All live session recordings
  • Full-time technical support
  • Certificate of completion
  • 15-day money-back guarantee
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$330 $247.50

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  • 8 weeks of live sessions 
  • Private course Mighty Group
  • All live session recordings
  • Full-time technical support
  • Certificate of completion
  • 15-day money-back guarantee
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