Each live session will be recorded for unlimited HD replay as long as you are in the program. Take as much time as you need to review Brooklyn's demo session recordings.

This program is designed to help you create a consistent studio practice with increased productivity. Most artists benefit from at least 5 months of training to be independent and maintain the same level of practice after the program. However, the length of time that suits you best may be longer or shorter than 6 months depending on your preferences, budget, and learning goals.

The first portion this course covers the workflow and design process, including research, iteration, and decision-making phases. Emphasizes draftsmanship and observation skills, drawing from life, foundational techniques, and use of symbols. Explores essential visual language, including shape theory and psychology, contrast, and color theory. Teaches gesture drawing, construction, storytelling through drawings, and the distinction between gesture drawing and figure drawing. Addresses healthy practices for artists, such as learning from failures, maintaining work-life balance, and caring for hands.

Advanced portion focuses on stylization and appeal, discussing the difference between drawing and designing and exploring caricature. Covers history, capturing first impressions of characters, and boiling down designs to symbols. Teaches stylized character design for faces, bodies, and animals. Emphasizes design synthesis, anatomy, and drawing folds in fabric. Discusses creating designs that appeal to specific audiences and respecting audience preferences.

Professional involves assignment research to achieve believability and authenticity in character design. Teaches production-specific work, including Bluesky exploration, model sheets, and background characters. Covers presenting work effectively, considering quality over quantity and maintaining professionalism. Provides guidance on preparing to enter the industry, creating a character design portfolio, job application strategies, networking etiquette, and establishing a social media presence.