From Beginner to Advanced: A Deep Dive into Character Illustration

From Beginner to Industry Giant,
A Deep-Dive Series into the Signature Techniques of Legends.

Hello everyone,
I'm GUWEIZ.

I am a professional artist who has been drawing for 11 years.
During this time, I've had great opportunities to work freelance for various big names in the games and publishing industry such as Bandai Namco, Guerrilla, and Harper Collins, as well as engage in fruitful collaborations with many more independent businesses and artists.
I am also the author/artist of two art books, [GUWEIZ: The Art of Gu Zheng Wei] 2020 and [World of Guweiz] 2023.
These experiences have helped me immensely in developing my communication skills to share my knowledge better.

Without formal art education, much of my art journey has been dedicated to finding my own way to showcase my ideas.
As such, the focus of my energy has always been centered on making original art and creating a fictional world from my imagination.
It's an incredibly satisfying but challenging journey that has taught me a lot about the process of making art and overcoming obstacles.

I hope to be able to share this experience and knowledge with you here.

Point 1. Career

Self-Taught Artist
Rises as Industry Giant.

Solo Exhibitions, Publications, and 2M+ Followers Across Platforms.

[Solo Exhibitions]
2022 Light in Darkness (By Hanada Gallery, @Ginza Tokyo)
2024 Luminous (By GAAAT, @Harajuku Tokyo)

[Art Fairs]
2023 Art Fair Asia Fukuoka (By Hanada Gallery, @Fukuoka)
2024 Art Stage Osaka (By GAAAT, @Osaka)

[Pulbications]
GUWEIZ The Art of Gu Zheng Wei 2020
World of Guweiz 2023 by 3dtotal

[Works]
3dtotal / Color and Light (2022) Perspective and Depth (2024) Contributing Writer
PIXIV / Pixiv Visions 2021, 2022 Participating Illustrator // Drawfest 3: 2022.05 Instructor
Gamefreak / 2021.12 - 2023.11 Freelance Concept Artist
Bandai Namco / 2021.08 - 2021.12 Freelance Concept Artist
Square Enix / 2018.05 - 2018.10 Freelance Illustrator
Guerilla / 2018.05 - 2018.10 Freelance Concept Artist
Harper Collins / 2017.05- 2017.07 // 2020.08 - 2020.12 Freelance Cover Illustrator
Mynet / 2016.07 - 2018.05 Freelance Illustrator

Portfolio

Point 2. Student Reviews

Guaranteed Results, Trusted by Our Students.

Best-Selling Class, We Asked Our Students Why.

Point 3. Signature Roadmap

The Foolproof Path
to Reaching Your Goals.

Guweiz's Signature Series offers a progressive roadmap.
With Guweiz by your side, there are no limits to what you can achieve.

Beginner ｜ Foundations you cannot skip as a character artist, unlocking greater creative freedom and autonomy.

Basic ｜ Make your own artistic choices as you expand your capabilities and design characters that reflect your vision.

Advanced ｜ Master refined, story-driven illustrations, the ultimate stepping-stone towards your success in the industry.

*Class content and the launch schedule are subject to change.

Point 4. Interview

Personally Curated 5 Part Series,
From Guweiz to You.

What inspired you to create your Signature Series?

I'm a character artist at heart, and although I draw a lot of fully developed scenes and settings, I have a lot of love and passion for drawing and designing characters. I'm very honored for the chance to showcase how I create characters and guide you through each step in a way that’s approachable for beginners but also leads to more advanced techniques. It can be daunting for those with less experience to jump into character illustrations, so I also wanted to make use of the format to teach not only the more advanced content but also show newcomers how you can take things one step at a time. Of course, practice and mileage will no doubt be required, but I hope this series can help make your journey more enjoyable and rewarding!

How is the Signature Series different from your previous class?

Compared to my previous class where I took everyone through a walkthrough of creating a full set of cinematic illustrations, this series shifts focus to the art of character creation. While the previous class often dips into some advanced concepts that require experience to fully understand, this series takes a more focused approach towards character art, guiding you through specific, detailed topics step by step. Designed to be followed at your own pace, the carefully curated material ensures that each lesson fosters tangible growth without becoming overwhelming, making the journey both accessible and rewarding.

Is there anything you’d like to say to the students of your Signature Series?

I hope that through this class, you can not only learn useful skills that will help you create and illustrate your own characters but also discover more of your passion for bringing original characters to life. I'm honored to be able to share my character illustration style and techniques with you so you can find your own amazing style and potential. I can't wait to see all of your brilliant ideas and visions come to fruition through my Signature series.

Coloso.

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