ABOUT KAIHOUND STUDIOS
KAIHOUND STUDIOS is a GK company founded in Tokyo, Japan. We provide services in either English or Japanese.
Our ambition as a company is to stand out amongst the crowd.
As we break the mold, we strive to utilize the unique elements of both Western and Japanese art styles, and to liberate our client’s vision from their minds, in the most stylish, original and badass way possible!
While we have a lot of experience specifically in character design and character illustration, our services are not just limited to those areas. We believe with strong fundamental design and drawing skills , those skills can be easily be transferred to multiple areas. With each project, we strive to create something that has rarely been seen before. Our approach to design really thrives when we are free to experiment and find something new for our clients!
OUR APROACH
Here at KAIHOUND STUDIOS we are all about style.
For us, style, charm and impact are the 3 most important elements that make up the core pillars of each piece of our work.
We specialize in artwork drawn with line-art, for us it is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to convey 3D form, shape, design language and also flow and movement. Because of our focus on lineart and simple rendering techniques, we have a developed a fast delivery time on work.
We also have a deep understanding of both Western and Japanese art styles, which we can combine in any degree according to our client’s taste. The variety of styles we provide include:
Cell-Shaded Realism
Western Semi-Stylized
Western Stylized
Western Cartoon
Mature Anime
Stylized Anime
Cartoon Anime
And more!
Additionally, by combining your preferences we can also invent new styles for you too, to truly give your project its own identity.
If you already have a defined art style, we are confident that our design fundamentals will allow us to study and mimic your established style and do it service.
OUR PROCESS
KAIHOUND STUDIOS was founded and managed by veteran industry artists, so we tend to have a clear understanding of what exactly clients require and expect. For us, communication is a priority.
After signing contracts and agreeing on the scheduled work to be done, generally we will ask for a brief from the client, along with any visual reference they can provide. We find that a combination of both verbal and visual reference in the briefs description tends to help us visualize the client’s vision with precision!
From there, our typical interaction with out clients can be broken down as follows:
Sketchs
Refined sketches from feedback
Lines
Color
Rendering & final touches
Preparing PSDs for final delivery
We tend to ask clients to choose a sketch for us to proceed with, or to provide feedback on the direction they wish to take the sketches.
After a few rounds of feedback, we confirm the client is pleased with with the initial direction, before then taking the piece to completion. We will confirm that the client is happy with the final piece before submitting the finalized files, JPEGS, PSDS, etc.
OUR ETHOS
When it comes to company work ethic, we value our artists as equally as our clients. We do not prioritize one over the other.
As a company founded by artists, we deeply understand that the best work comes from artists that are happy, fulfilled, understood and valued. Naturally, Artists are not art printing machines, which is why we are strongly against negative work practices that can impact employee’s mental health in negative ways.
In order to build a world class team, we strive to create an environment that allows artists to grow, learn and develop into the best artists they can be. By securing that, we know artists can make the best work possible for clients. For us mutual benefit is key to making sure everyone, both in house and client side, is extremely pleased with the work they are creating/receiving. :)
