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ZBrushCentral artist Xuzhelong gives us the winged wonder treatment with his latest addition to ZBSee. Be sure to visit his user gallery for a breakdown showcasing a jade statue and a horse bust. Generating features like scales inside ZBrush is easy with features like Noise Maker. You can learn more about creating your own scaled critters with our video tutorials inside ZClassroom.
Exploring the darker side of the Dragon Ball Z universe is the name of the game with this ZBrushCentral post. Ishikawa_Cg hits all the right notes with this rendition of the super villain, Cell. Visit Ishikawa’s user gallery to see more of your favorite heroes and villains brought to life in digital clay!
When the galaxy comes calling, be sure to pack your space helmet! ZBSee artist Majid_Smiley looks to have things under control with his latest contribution to the world of digital clay. Check out Majid’s breakdown of this lid’s construction. Be sure to visit Majid’s user gallery where you’ll find more cool sculpts and even a rendition of everybody’s favorite, Danny Trejo!
Leo Takeshi Sakamoto’s “Officer Portrait” stands at attention on the Top Row. This latest addition to the ZBrushCentral Top Row Gallery is one of many great sculptures inside Leo’s user gallery. His thread also features an overview for creating realistic eyes. Pretty cool stuff!
Bruno Camara starts off his ZBSee sketchbook with a bang! The appropriately titled, “Sewer Creature” found it’s way onto the coveted Top Row. The Top Row is your chance to shine. Be sure to keep posting your work on ZBSee, you could be featured next. A long-time ZBSee member, Bruno is no stranger to hanging at the top. You can see more world class sculptures inside his user gallery or by visiting his website. Either way, it’s probably a good idea to keep a close watch over this guy. You never know what he’ll make next! Visit ZClassroom for video tutorials on rendering and material properties.
ZBSee is constantly updated with great examples of digital sculpting from around the world. The new visual capacity inside the forum means more pictures and more awesome posts 24/7. This gnome and grasshopper combo are no exception. Chris Tackett aka KrakenCMT, delivers another winner! He’s been a busy ZBrusher as of late, adding an awesome 90′s animated Batman to his user gallery among other projects. Be sure to stop by his website to see more.
Joe Menna is an established “fan favorite” on the ZBrushCentral forum. He’s been touted as the “hardest working man in the toy business”. Surely a play on an old James Brown reference, but nonetheless fitting. Lately, Joe and his wife Julianna have been actively working at tearing up the art scenes in major cities across North America. The pair have the perfect mix of digital sculpting and traditional skills working in their favor. With Joe as an established player in the toy game and Julianna featured in galleries from Philly to San Fran, you can bet this one-two punch is here to stay!
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) is currently showcasing their “Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition” celebrating the latest in blockbuster movie fashion. The designs fuse the best of the traditional design world with 3D printing and digital sculpting technologies. Visit the FIDM Museum & Galleries to learn more about the exhibit and see costumes from movies like American Hustle, Star Trek Into Darkness, Hunger Games and many more! You can learn more about how ZBrush was used to design costumes for movies like Man of Steel and Pacific Rim with this behind the scenes video featuring Legacy Effects.
Mold3D is proud to present a 3D printing workshop designed specifically for character artists. If you’ve always wanted to take your characters from screen to print, this is the place to start! You’ll learn everything you need to know about bringing your ZBrush designs to life. Be sure to visit the Mold3D website for more details. Sign up today!
The CG Master Academy is set to host classes with some of the biggest names in the business. Be sure to visit their website for a complete breakdown of classes and high caliber instructors. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn ZBrush with professionals from some of the world’s leading studios. For more educational resources, be sure to visit ZClassroom.
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