TB Choi’s 7 Steps to Drawing

Summary by Krater

Concept artist TB Choi explains her approach to drawing character art, covering anatomy, space, character shape, exaggeration, gesture and acting, drawing practice, and the role of anatomy in a professional career.

From the video

Answers: How does concept artist TB Choi approach drawing characters?

• Anatomy in character design
• Perspective and space in drawing
• Character shape language
• Exaggeration techniques
• Gesture drawing and acting
• Mindful drawing practice
• Anatomy in career and design

What it concludes

• Studying anatomy helps artists simplify complex biological forms into basic geometric shapes.
• Using three-point perspective and boxes makes placing characters and clothing in a 3D space easier.
• Character shape language communicates a character's personality, weight, and actions visually.
• Exaggerating curves and tension in muscles adds fluidity and dynamic movement to character art.
• A strong gesture drawing captures the character's spirit, role, and story effectively.
• Mindful drawing practice focused on analysis and understanding is more effective than logging high practice hours mindlessly.