Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
π Thank you to our sponsor XPPen! Check out their Deco Pro Gen 2 tablet for beginners: bit.ly/3V10hG6
π¨π€ Chat in real-time with our creators on discord.gg/wingedcanvas and π connect with us on our socials: instagram.com/wingedcanvas facebook.com/wingedcanvas tiktok.com/@wingedcanvas
π Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:32 - Q&A Stream Topic and Rules (Pre-submitted & Live Chat Questions)
00:04:22 - About Wing Canvas and Sponsor Shoutout (XP-Pen)
00:07:14 - Live Drawing Project Reveal: Scott Pilgrim Style Mashup
00:10:35 - Q: How to design a character that doesn't feel like a Mary Sue?
00:21:58 - Q: How to show a strong vs. weak character without relying on size?
00:26:36 - Q: How to nail a character's build without being overly buff?
00:29:44 - Q: What is a common character design myth?
00:34:57 - Q: How to design a "good guy" who is secretly the villain?
00:39:24 - Q: How do you find good references for medieval era armor/costumes?
00:45:39 - Q: What animation exercises are good for a beginner? (Bean & Pillow exercises)
00:55:06 - Q: How do you depict a character's feelings and emotions in their clothes and outfit?
00:57:25 - Q: How would you design an evil healer?
01:15:50 - Q: Why doesn't my stylized character look like the original? (Rules of style)
01:21:05 - Q: What is an artist's shortcut that stems from realistic anatomy?
01:45:25 - Q: Tips for a balanced character design (not too cluttered, not too simple)?
01:54:14 - Q: How do you not be too harsh or critical on your own drawings?
02:05:51 - Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
π₯ See our other animations here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqm7Uq0GjEA9Ea9RRjRmFkYk_ki7ai70
π¨βπ» Hardware Used:
XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro
affiliate.xp-pen.com/scripts/click.php?a_aid=wingedcanvas
Winged Canvas is an online art school based in Canada specializing in virtual art programs. We are known for our Art Mentorship program and quirky art nerd culture. Our instructors are professional artists and designers with a passion for teaching and nurturing creativity, sharing our artistic skill sets and industry experience with others. π‘οΈ
We help guide students using our N.E.R.D. Teaching Methodology; Nurture, Explore, Recreate, Design.
wingedcanvas.com/art-nerd-teaching-method
Interested in virtual art classes or working with an Artist Mentor? You can find out more about our online art studio at wingedcanvas.com
πΆ Music by
yamanai ameha nai by γͺγͺγγ©γ»γ€γΈ
Lakeside city by Heitaro Ashibe
Lost garden by Heitaro Ashibe
Memories of the sky by MagaMaga
Routine by gooset
Stella by shimtone
Shibuya Nightscape by γͺγͺγγ©γ»γ€γΈ
LIAR PARADOX by yuhei komatsu
With white breath by Heitaro Ashibe
Remind by yuhei komatsu
Spring dawn by Crep
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π₯ Contact:
For business inquiries or collaborations, email us at hello@wingedcanvas.com
π Thank you to our sponsor XPPen! Check out their Deco Pro Gen 2 tablet for beginners: bit.ly/3V10hG6
π¨π€ Chat in real-time with our creators on discord.gg/wingedcanvas and π connect with us on our socials: instagram.com/wingedcanvas facebook.com/wingedcanvas tiktok.com/@wingedcanvas
π Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:32 - Q&A Stream Topic and Rules (Pre-submitted & Live Chat Questions)
00:04:22 - About Wing Canvas and Sponsor Shoutout (XP-Pen)
00:07:14 - Live Drawing Project Reveal: Scott Pilgrim Style Mashup
00:10:35 - Q: How to design a character that doesn't feel like a Mary Sue?
00:21:58 - Q: How to show a strong vs. weak character without relying on size?
00:26:36 - Q: How to nail a character's build without being overly buff?
00:29:44 - Q: What is a common character design myth?
00:34:57 - Q: How to design a "good guy" who is secretly the villain?
00:39:24 - Q: How do you find good references for medieval era armor/costumes?
00:45:39 - Q: What animation exercises are good for a beginner? (Bean & Pillow exercises)
00:55:06 - Q: How do you depict a character's feelings and emotions in their clothes and outfit?
00:57:25 - Q: How would you design an evil healer?
01:15:50 - Q: Why doesn't my stylized character look like the original? (Rules of style)
01:21:05 - Q: What is an artist's shortcut that stems from realistic anatomy?
01:45:25 - Q: Tips for a balanced character design (not too cluttered, not too simple)?
01:54:14 - Q: How do you not be too harsh or critical on your own drawings?
02:05:51 - Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
π₯ See our other animations here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUqm7Uq0GjEA9Ea9RRjRmFkYk_ki7ai70
π¨βπ» Hardware Used:
XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro
affiliate.xp-pen.com/scripts/click.php?a_aid=wingedcanvas
Winged Canvas is an online art school based in Canada specializing in virtual art programs. We are known for our Art Mentorship program and quirky art nerd culture. Our instructors are professional artists and designers with a passion for teaching and nurturing creativity, sharing our artistic skill sets and industry experience with others. π‘οΈ
We help guide students using our N.E.R.D. Teaching Methodology; Nurture, Explore, Recreate, Design.
wingedcanvas.com/art-nerd-teaching-method
Interested in virtual art classes or working with an Artist Mentor? You can find out more about our online art studio at wingedcanvas.com
πΆ Music by
yamanai ameha nai by γͺγͺγγ©γ»γ€γΈ
Lakeside city by Heitaro Ashibe
Lost garden by Heitaro Ashibe
Memories of the sky by MagaMaga
Routine by gooset
Stella by shimtone
Shibuya Nightscape by γͺγͺγγ©γ»γ€γΈ
LIAR PARADOX by yuhei komatsu
With white breath by Heitaro Ashibe
Remind by yuhei komatsu
Spring dawn by Crep
#wingedcanvas #artnerd #artschool #artschoollive #arttutorial #artist #artwork #arteducation #illustration #illustrator #onlineartsclasses #onlineart #onlineartclass #freearteducation #freeartlessons #drawing #draw #learnart #illustrationartists #illustrationart #digitalillustration #artillustration #nerd #InstructorJosh #characterdesign #characterdesigner #designcharacters #howtocharacter #characterdesign #ArtBreakdown #ArtLivestream #DigitalArt #ConceptArt #ArtTips #LearnToDraw #ArtCommunity #inktober #inktober2025 #askmeanything #qna #artistqna #ImproveYourArt #QNA #AMA #ArtAMA #artistAMA
π₯ Contact:
For business inquiries or collaborations, email us at hello@wingedcanvas.com
