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Intro
Class Intro
Claz'room Instructor, Janz.
"...You will learn how to understand a character's traits and features and develop a complete, original design."
Capturing Hearts with Cuteness
Capture the charm of chibi, one adorable character at a time. Chibi art has a unique magic — tiny proportions, big emotions, and irresistible appeal. From anime communities to collectible figures and creator-owned IPs, the demand for chibi continues to rise across both creative and commercial spaces.
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn chibi drawing step by step: building characters from simple shapes, designing expressive faces and playful poses, and adding cute outfits and props. Through guided observation and hands-on exercises, you’ll train your eye to observe, simplify, and illustrate like a chibi artist.
Whether you want to capture everyday moments in a warm, joyful style, or expand into fan art, merchandise, and commissions, this course equips you with practical skills you can apply right away. With illustrator Janz., you’ll create a delightful chibi world that is uniquely yours — and gain the confidence to keep expanding it.
Whether you want to capture everyday moments in a warm, joyful style, or expand into fan art, merchandise, and commissions, this course equips you with practical skills you can apply right away. With illustrator Janz., you’ll create a delightful chibi world that is uniquely yours — and gain the confidence to keep expanding it.
Class Preview
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Chapter 01. Getting to Know the Instructor
1. Self introduction: personal background, profession, and artistic style
2. How to use online platforms to attract commissions
2. How to use online platforms to attract commissions
Class Perks
Special Gift from Janz.
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Discord Community Support- Connect with fellow learners in a supportive community
- Share progress, ask questions, and grow together throughout the course -
One-Time Personalized Art Feedback- Receive tailored feedback directly from the instructor on your artwork
- Get expert guidance on strengths and improvement points you can apply immediately -
Class Slides & Exercise- Download lesson slides with key notes
- Access complete exercise files to follow along with practice -
In-Class Working Files- View demonstration sketches and final artworks from the class
- Full-resolution PSD files for student reference -
Essential Reference Pack- A carefully prepared set of references and diagrams used throughout the course
- Build better understanding of shapes, simplification, and chibi-style structure
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Beginners who want to learn chibi drawing from scratch, build confidence in character design, and quickly create adorable, marketable illustrations.
2D fan artists who want to turn their creativity into prints and merch by designing their own chibi illustrations, keychains, and standees for booths or events.
Freelance 2D artists who want to expand their online business by offering custom chibi portraits, developing a recognizable style, and attracting more clients.
Expert Claz'room Instructor Janz.'s Portfolio
* This Portfolio includes fanart.
Why Take This Class?
Cute but Powerful: Chibi Illustration for Work & Play
Chibi art is more than just cute drawings, it is a style that lets you turn everyday ideas into lovable characters with real personality. In this course, you will learn practical skills that can be used in both personal artwork and professional opportunities. From understanding client needs to designing charming characters from simple prompts, you will build a clear workflow that supports commissions, fan art, and even commercial projects.
With each chapter, you will also gain the confidence to share your creations, whether that is online, with a community, or at events. At the same time, you will learn how to create quick, delightful illustrations that capture small memories from your daily life, making drawing feel fun, relaxing, and meaningful.
Most importantly, chibi drawing is a joyful and creative journey, a way to capture your imagination and everyday moments. Step by step, you will learn to develop your own style, express your personality, and turn drawing into a bright, uplifting ritual in your daily life.
Welcome to the enchanting world of chibi — I hope you enjoy every moment of this learning adventure
Get Ready for the Real-World
9 Class Exercises
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Simple Chibi Character- Create a chibi character using 2-head, 2.5-head, or 3-head proportions
- Draw the character from the front, side, or back to practice form and body balance -
Chibi Pose from Real-Life Reference- Choose a real pose reference and translate it into a chibi version
- Focus on body rhythm and line of action to make movement feel lively and dynamic -
Chibi Facial Expressions Sheet- Draw simplified facial expressions such as happy, sad, surprised, and angry
- Practice placement and subtle shape changes to communicate personality clearly
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Chibi Hands & Legs Study- Draw chibi hands and legs in multiple simple poses
- Maintain balance between cute simplified forms and believable joints -
Chibi Hairstyle Variations- Design 3 hairstyles (short, medium, and long) using reference materials
- Keep consistent, readable shilouettes for stronger character identity -
Chibi-Style Outfits- Recreate simplified outfits such as casual, school, or street fashion in chibi style
- Emphasize personality through folds, textures, and shiloutte
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Simplify Props into Chibi Style- Choose a real-life object and redesign it in chibi style
- Apply exaggeration and cute proportions so the prop feels playful and visually appealing -
Coloring an Original Chibi Character- Apply base colors, shadows, simple lighting, and highlights
- Add a simple background to complete and unify the final illustration -
Create an Original Chibi Character- Use a mind map to explore traits, themes, and visual identity
- Finalize one complete character design that feels unique, lively, and expressive
*The above images are sample images for a better understanding.
Final Products
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Creating Original Characters -
Recording Daily Moments -
Designing a Signature Character
Highlights
We believe that every dream is precious and everyone has the ability to attain their goals.
We believe that a good school is a community full of culture, philosophy and good mentors.
Our environment embodies the dreams and will of all our students. They are the soul of this community.
They are here to tell us that passion, hard work, and commitment are more valuable than the carelessly-used word we call “talent”.
Class Highlights
Learn Observation and Analysis
Understand how chibi character and object proportions work, and learn to build appealing designs from simple shapes to a complete finished character.
Master Coloring and Original Character Design
Learn essential coloring techniques that bring your original chibi character to life while developing your unique visual style and creativity.
Build a Portfolio and Manage Commissions
Discover how to present your artwork through a strong portfolio, and gain practical knowledge of the commission process so you can confidently attract clients and manage real projects.
