Professional Blender animation rig designed to help you master the fundamentals of 3D character animation.

Ali is a fully rigged stylized cartoon character built specifically for practicing the 12 Principles of Animation, including:

• Squash & Stretch
• Anticipation
• Slow In / Slow Out
• Arcs
• Timing
• Appeal

These principles, originally defined by classic Disney animators and still used by top studios in film and games, form the foundation of believable character movement.

What You Get:

• Fully rigged Blender character
• Clean topology for smooth weight deformation
• UV-unwrapped and textured mesh
• Facial controls for expressive animation
• Blender 5.0 compatible (Cycles)

Ali is perfect for:

• Animation students building strong fundamentals
  
  

• Blender beginners learning character workflow
  
  

• Teachers demonstrating core animation principles
  
  

• Indie creators developing games or short films
  
  

This rig is designed to be simple, stable, and animation-focused — allowing you to concentrate on timing, spacing, weight, and performance without technical distractions.

Released under a Creative Commons license, Ali can also be used commercially in games, short films, and online projects.

If you’re serious about improving your 3D animation skills in Blender, Ali is a practical and affordable practice rig to strengthen your foundation.