Brand: Coloso.
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Instructor

Kiron Fan

Illustrator

Hello! I’m Kiron Fan, and I’m a full-time freelance illustrator. My skills are the result of self-directed practice, professional experience, and a BFA in Illustration from a top U.S. art and design institution. I have created illustrations across a wide range of fields, including advertising, apparel, gaming, and packaging, and I’ve also cultivated a sizable social media presence through consistent documentation of my work.

While my work encapsulates a plethora of subjects ranging from human characters to environments, mecha drawing has been a personal favorite of mine ever since I was a beginner. My love for drawing mecha stems from a deep rooted love for the genre in general. As well as being a subject I am passionate about, learning to draw mecha has led to numerous professional opportunities in my career.

A common question I’m often asked is something along the lines of "how do you draw robots and machinery?" My hope is that this course will allow me to pass on the knowledge and resources necessary to answer that question for those who take it.

Interview

Meet the Instructor

Question 01

What makes your class different from other classes?

The goal of my class is not only to provide students with a clear guide on how to emulate or replicate my style and process, but also to give them the tools they need to explore and develop their own styles. I hope that my class will remain a useful resource for students even after course completion.

Mecha drawing is often seen as something that must be industrial and precise, with a heavy emphasis on form, line, and perspective. I would like to show students that while these concepts are important, mecha can also be fluid, expressive, and dynamic. My class aims to show that line is not the only way to establish detailed forms. Rather than only providing a step-by-step guide with predictable yet limited results, I want to offer the tools students need to develop a style that is unique to them.

Question 02

How would you define success in this industry? What is the formula to success in your opinion?

Success in the industry depends on how you define success in life. You do not have to work in the industry to be an artist, but depending on who you are, you may need an industry role to create art on a daily basis. Success is about whether your present situation feels fulfilling and sustainable.

One’s capacity to create art plays an important role in this for two reasons. Not only can it provide tangible growth toward career success, but it also directly supports self-fulfillment. Whether you pursue art full-time, work as a part-time freelancer, or create as a hobbyist, continuing to grow and diversify your skills will always provide a pathway toward success.

Question 03

What are some common misconceptions about this industry, and how would you debunk them?

The number of opportunities and career paths available to artists is far more expansive and difficult to predict than in more traditional careers. Growing up, I always thought that most artists worked full-time positions at concept art studios. While this is still desirable and possible for many, I later learned that many artists, myself included, are able to earn a full-time living as freelancers.

Even before the advent of social media, many artists worked as independent freelancers, moving between projects and curating their own careers. There are countless ways to make art, and therefore a limitless number of ways to exist as an artist. My advice is to try different paths and see what works for you, rather than trying to directly copy someone else’s definition of success.

Question 04

Do you have any advice for your students?

Be consistent, be curious, be friendly!

Class Details

You'll Learn

Exterior Line and the 3D Form

Learn drawing techniques for perspective rooted in geometry and intuition, focusing on how exterior lines define form and structure. You’ll practice constructing basic 3D primitives from any angle and develop the ability to create solid, three-dimensional drawings through observation.

Interior Shape and the 3D Form

Examine the theory and techniques behind painting objects in 3D perspective by focusing on interior shapes and planes that describe volume. You’ll also build a flexible brush toolkit and develop the ability to choose and apply different brushes effectively for a variety of rendering situations.

Character and Sci-Fi Worldbuilding

Explore how to create a strong design language and cohesive themes that naturally tell a story within a sci-fi world. Through research and iterative ideation, you’ll develop compelling characters while exploring how visual design and writing intersect to support narrative-driven concepts.

Mechanical Anatomy and Believable Machines

Understand how mechanical joints inspired by human and animal anatomy, functional design, and structural shells work together to create machines that move naturally, maintain believable range of motion, and form strong, readable silhouettes.

Detail: How to Add and Simplify

Build a strong visual library of mechanical details while learning how to break complex designs into clear, digestible forms.We will apply controlled realism to enhance mecha drawings while maintaining clarity and visual balance.

Light, Color, and Mood

Discover how lighting and color choices shape mood, atmosphere, and style across different design and concept work. We will develop practical tools and workflows for efficient color sketching and concepting, allowing ideas to be communicated clearly and effectively.

Curriculum

In-Depth Look

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