Watch This Video To Learn How To Create Better NPR Art In Blender

Zha Art, also known as crzyzhaa, a 3D Artist who creates tutorials on stylized 3D, shared a video in which he talks about some of the most important lessons he's learned over the years, highlighting things NPR artists should pay attention to in order to improve their work.

One of his biggest focuses is lighting. He explains why understanding two-point lighting matters, why artists with a more realistic rendering background might overlook it, and shares his own setup to show how it works in practice. Zha covers compositing as well, explaining how it ties a scene's elements together, and shares a few personal tricks. Fog, god rays, and other visual effects are also part of the discussion: the artist breaks down why these details matter in stylized 3D.

In the past, we've featured several of his tutorials, including a beginner-friendly guide to creating a low-poly scene, a tutorial on making an anime-style waterfall, and a breakdown of how to create a stylized deer:

Visit his YouTube channel for more tips and insights on creating stylized 3D art:

Also, check out Iro Ikyu's illustration-book shader breakdown, as well as lassyla's tutorial on a hand-painted-like shader:

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