A common mistake is making everything rounded. To create visual tension and "pop," pair a curved line with a straight edge. This creates a sense of compression and stretching that makes a character feel dynamic rather than "doughy." 7. Form and Volume
Stylization thrives on "flow." Instead of stiff, anatomical correctness, focus on the . Rhythm creates a sense of movement and life, guiding the viewer’s eye through the pose using C-curves and S-curves. 4. Proportion and Exaggeration fundamentals of stylized character art 13