Master toon shading and simplified shaders to move away from realistic lighting.

Focus on modeling a single complex object, like a stylized icosphere or a character, and applying textures that mimic traditional painting. Course Access & Resources Create Stylized 3D Art in Blender - Creative Shrimp

Create a small, detailed environment—such as a tavern or a low-poly nature scene—rendered in a pixel art or hand-painted style.

Use unconventional camera setups, such as fisheye lenses , to enhance the stylized feel.

Utilize tools like the Lattice modifier for "fun" deformations that make objects look more hand-crafted and less rigid.