BEGINNER
By this point you should already be confortable using popular 3D software without much hand holding, and be able to do simple tasks inside the software. The next step is to become capable of finishing projects.
π€ BEGINNER
By this point you should already be confortable using popular 3D software without much hand holding, and be able to do simple tasks inside the software. The next step is to become capable of finishing projects.
Blender
Courses, videos, blog posts & books
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- π¨βπ STANDALONE COURSES
- πΊ YOUTUBE COURSES
- πΊ YOUTUBE
- π» BLOG POSTS
- π DOCUMENTATION / USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
In Blender, at this stage, you should learn:
- Curves
- Origin Points / Pivots
- Subdivision Modeling (Loop supports)
- Understanding UV's. Basic UV unwrapping
- Procedural & Image Textures using the Shader Editor
- EEVEE vs. Cycles
- Light types, and how to light a scene
- Creating a simple armature
- Weights & Weight Painting
- Basic notions of clean topology & support loops
- Position a camera
- Render scene
π¨βπ STANDALONE COURSES
β FREE
Blender Fundamentals 4.5 LTS
Blender Studio
Blender Studio's own training course, will cover everything you will need for your 3D journey
Blender Fundamentals 4.5 LTS - Blender Studio
Start learning Blender at your own pace with this complete fundamental course.
FREE
BLENDER BASICS: An Introduction to Blender 3D 4.5 LTS
CGCookie
BLENDER BASICS: An Introduction to Blender 3D 4.5 LTS
Need to learn Blender? Stream the Blender Basics for free on CG Cookie to learn everything you need to know to get started with this 3D Modeling and Animation Software. Now updated for version 4.5 LTS!
πΊ YOUTUBE
Modifiers for Beginners (Blender Tutorial)
Ryan King Art [Blender 4.4.1]
How to Use Curves for Beginners (Blender Tutorial)
Ryan King Art [Blender 4.4.3]
Lighting for Beginners! π‘ (Blender Tutorial)
Ryan King Art [Blender 3.2.2]
What is the 3D Cursor Used for in Blender?
Ryan King Art [Blender 5.2.0]
How to Make a 3D Game Character | Blender
Domango [Blender 3.6.2]
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvgIVNDU-Dxi5h3JLNJMfK0t3-WsBm6Av
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBLrsmVrcZpRSANersBvy9Dsf2kuNx6AR
Blender Secrets
Blender Secrets
Get your free 30-page e-book by clicking on the link below:
π»BLOG POSTS
Complete 3D Game Character Creation Guide (From Blender to Godot) - CoderNunk's Official Website
This guide can help you get started making your own 3D characters for your Godot game from scratch!
Blender Secrets - Short Daily Blender Tutorials β BLENDER SECRETS
Welcome to blender secrets. A place to level up your blender skills.
Topology Guide Illustration, Mark Ferrish
Redesigned a topology template as an Adobe Illustrator exercise, inspired by Peter Satera on Twitter. I created this in Nov 2020.
πBOOKS
π DOCUMENTATION / USER MANUAL
Blender 5.2 LTS Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- π¨βπ STANDALONE COURSES
- πΊ YOUTUBE COURSES
- πΊ YOUTUBE
- π» BLOG POSTS
- π DOCUMENTATION / USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
For sculpting in Blender, you should learn at this stage:
- Basic understanding of the Sculpting UI and navigation
- Dyntopo, Multires & Remesher
- Activate Symmetry
- Essential brushes (Grab, Draw, Clay, Clay Strips, Snake Hook, Inflate, Pinch, Draw Sharp, Crease, Flatten, Smooth)
- Masking
- Face Sets
- Vertex painting
π¨βπ STANDALONE COURSES
FREE
Blender Sculpting for Beginners
CGBoost
Blender Sculpting for Beginners | CG Boost
The hassle-free way of learning Blender's important sculpting fundamentals.
FREE
Intro to Sculpting in Blender
Rico Cilliers
Intro to Sculpting in Blender
This course introduces Blenderβs sculpting tool set and features. Rico walks through his workflow as he takes you through the process to sculpt a typical rock formation. He also covers how to create your own alphas and brushes, enabling you to work as quickly and efficiently as possible.
PAID ($49)
Introduction to Sculpting in Blender
FlippedNormals
Introduction to Sculpting in Blender
Introduction to Sculpting in Blender Learn how to sculpt in Blender with our easy-to-follow course, taking you through everything you need to know! You'll learn how to use the different sculpting tools in Blender, such as dyntopo and remeshing - as well as sculpting techniques like understanding how to create appealing
πΊ YOUTUBE COURSES
πΊ YOUTUBE
Complete Beginner's Guide to Sculpting in Blender 4.4
Grant Abbitt
How to Fix Common Sculpting Problems in Blender
Ryan King Art
π» BLOG POSTS
π DOCUMENTATION / USER MANUAL
Zbrush
INTRODUCTION
In Zbrush, at this stage, you should learn to:
- Extract
- Polygroups
- Alphas
- Deformation tab
- ZRemesher
- Transpose Master
- Posing model using Masking + Gizmo
- Project
- Layers
- Export your file to other software (Export, GoZ)
πΊ YOUTUBE
Character Blocking in ZBrush: Essential Sculpting Techniques
Reins Academy
How and Why to Use Transpose Master in ZBrush
Follygon
Zremesher VS Dynamesh - What's the better tool?
hart
Zremesher - All settings EXPLAINED!
hart
MASKING in Zbrush - All settings EXPLAINED!
hart
Create HAIR, ROPE and CHAINS with Zbrush IMM CURVE BRUSHES!
hart
Zbrush Stager - EASILY work on symmetrical assets off axis!
hart
π¨βπ STANDALONE COURSES
PAID ($69)
Majora: Stylized Character Sculpting
FlippedNormals
Stylized Character Sculpting in ZBrush - Majora & Skull Kid
Stylized Character Sculpting in ZBrush - Majora & Skull Kid In this 10 hour course, we will go through, step by step, how to create Skull Kid with Majora's Mask from the franchise The Legend of Zelda. You will be able to follow along with every step as nothing is skipped or time-lapsed. There's full commentary for
PAID ($129)
Introduction to Sculpting
FlippedNormals
Introduction to Sculpting
Introduction to Sculpting If you've ever wanted to learn how to sculpt, Introduction to Sculpting will give you the tools you need to become a great artist. With over 14 hours of high-quality training, you will be introduced to concepts that will transform your art. Learn what appeal is, understand gesture, block out y
π» BLOG POSTS
Do's and Don'ts when Sculpting
PaBlander Academy
Do's and Don'ts when Sculpting | Pablander Academy
In this tutorial, I walk you through a sculpting workflow that keeps your sculpts clean, modular, and deliberate. Everything I describe comes from experience and long hours in ZBrush, tips that help you build strong foundations first, so detailing later becomes fast and satisfying. This is a process-driven guide: from blocking and foundations to the moment you start adding surface details.
The importance of blocking your ideas first
PaBlander Academy
The importance of blocking your ideas first | Pablander Academy
Before diving into details, make sure your primary shapes are rock solid. Itβs tempting to start refining too soon, but a weak foundation will make everything harder down the lineβ¦ so letβs break down this sculpting process for The Thing (Ben Grimm from Fantastic Four) using 5 distinct steps to go from simple blockout to a polished, textured, and posed model. This workflow keeps things structured and efficient, ensuring your primary forms are strong before moving into details.
Making The Thing: From Blockout to Render
Pablander Academy
Making The Thing: From Blockout to Render | Pablander Academy
Welcome to a breakdown of my sculpting process for The Thing! In this tutorial, Iβll walk you through my approach to building a fan-art version of Ben Grimm in ZBrush, from the first blockout to the final polish. In this tutorial, you can keep your workflow clear, structured, and fun, perfect for practice, portfolio pieces, or just sharpening your sculpting skills.
Tutorial: Combining meshes seamlessly with Remesh by Union
Francis-Xavier Martins
ArtStation - Tutorial: Combining meshes seamlessly with Remesh by Union
ZClassroom
ZBrush - The all-in-one-digital sculpting solution
ZBrush is a ditigal sculpting application loved by professional and independent artists the world over.
Relevant ZClassroom classes
Nomad Sculpt
(SOON)
Maya
(SOON)
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(Last updated: 14/09/2026)
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