Level Up Your Stylized Character Art Skills
Join the free online Open Day with industry professional, Dan Pingston
Wednesday, May 20th, 12 PM - 2 PM PT
Seats are limited - Save yours now!
WHY ATTEND?
- Learn directly from Dan Pingston, a professional character artist with over 15 years of industry experience
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at how stylized characters are created for games
- Watch live demonstrations covering sculpting, stylization, and character design workflows
- Learn how the Stylized Character Art workshop works and if it’s a good fit for you
- Discover how to build stronger, portfolio-ready stylized characters
- Ask Dan your questions live during the session
DISCOVER HOW TO:
- Create appealing stylized characters with strong shape language
- Push anatomy and proportions to create more dynamic designs
- Sculpt and texture stylized heads, bodies, and non-human characters
- Develop characters inspired by the games and art styles you love
- Present your character work in a polished, portfolio-ready way
WHERE OUR STUDENTS SECURE JOBS
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Dan Pingston
Dan is a professional Character Artist with over 15 years of experience in the game industry, working on titles like Heroes of the Storm, Shadowlands: Chains of Domination, and Dungeon Defenders 2. He now helps artists around the world learn stylized character creation, combining shape language, anatomy, sculpting, and texturing to create appealing, game-ready characters for modern game pipelines.
Yash Ayyar
Yash is a Vertex School Game Art Program graduate and content creator who is passionate about creating realistic, story-driven worlds. She helps artists level up their skills through tutorials, live demos, and hands-on guidance. Yash will host the Open Day with Dan Pingston, keeping the session interactive and engaging.
Why Level Up Your Stylized Character Art Skills?
Stylized characters are at the heart of many of the world’s most memorable games. Strong shape language, appealing designs, and expressive characters can instantly make a game stand out. 🎨
As more studios look for artists who can create unique and recognizable art styles, stylized character artists continue to be in high demand across both indie and AAA games.
Mastering stylization helps you learn how to push anatomy, simplify forms, and create characters with personality and visual impact while still maintaining strong design fundamentals.
By improving your stylized character art skills, you’ll build a stronger portfolio, develop your artistic voice, and create game-ready characters that stand out to studios and recruiters.
Why Vertex School?
🌟 Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our bootcamps are designed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that you learn the latest and most relevant skills.
🌟 Expert Instructors: Benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts with years of experience in the gaming industry.
🌟 Flexible Online Learning: Our online platform allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your education around your schedule.
🌟 Portfolio Building: Work on real-world projects and build a portfolio that will impress employers in the gaming industry.
🌟 Career Support: Our dedicated admissions officers and industry mentors will help you navigate the job market, answer any questions, and give job application advice!
Stylized Character Art - Open Day
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a Professional Character Artist
