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Behind the Scenes: Agony

3 weeks ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Discover the creative process behind the dystopian surrealist artwork 'Agony' with Nguyen Bao. INTRODUCTIONHey there! I’m Nguyen Bao, a 3D Visual Artist based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. I've been a 3D Visual Artist for three years. I love creating and experimenting with visual art, expressing myself, and exploring the unconscious mind through 3D art. My work is influenced by various styles such as futurism, surrealism, dystopia, utopia, and grotesque.
Behind the Scenes: Fighter Pilot

1 month ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Dive into this article as Khaled explores his journey in hard-surface modeling with Fighter Pilot. From refining topology to procedural texturing and lighting, he shares his techniques, challenges, and key lessons learned. INTRODUCTIONHello everyone,My name is Khaled, and I'm from the Middle East, specifically Syria. I'm a self-taught 3D artist specializing in hard-surface modeling.
Behind the Scenes: German Type VIIc U-Boat

1 month ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Dive into this article as Denis Rakarić breaks down his journey of modeling a detailed Type VIIc submarine. From historical accuracy to procedural texturing, he shares the challenges, techniques, and lessons learned along the way.
Behind the Scenes: Myrraissa’ahuakoia

1 month ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Discover the creative journey behind Myrrai, a unique character blending mythology, nature, and personal inspiration, as Clark brings her to life through a mix of hand-painted and semi-realistic art styles. INTRODUCTIONHi, my name is Marcus Clark, and I am a 3D artist and filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland.
Blender 4.3: Precise Modeling for Architecture, Engineering, and 3D Printing [$]

1 month ago | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Allan Brito has updated his book for beginning Blender users with a focus on CAD design. Early last year, I released a book about using Blender as a CAD tool. Initially written for Blender 4.0, the book became a huge success on Blender 3D Architect.
Behind the Scenes: Realistic Minecraft Steve

2 months ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Explore how Chase McGill brings Minecraft’s blocky hero to life with unsettling hyper-realism, transforming Steve into a grotesquely detailed 3D masterpiece. INTRODUCTIONHello, my name is Chase McGill, and I am a 3D generalist based in New Jersey and Los Angeles. I love using Blender to create realistic characters—sometimes serious and sometimes goofy. My “serious” work tends to lean toward the darker side, usually featuring scary medieval knights.
Behind the Scenes: Short Film Pan Si - Background Environment

2 months ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Explore how Tianyi Zhu crafted the captivating background for her short film Pan Si, from sculpting terrain to scattering plants, using Blender to bring the scene to life. INTRODUCTIONMy name is Tianyi Zhu, a CG freelancer from China.
Behind the Scenes: Pennywise

2 months ago | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Bennie, a self-taught 3D artist from South Africa, shares how he brought Pennywise to life using Blender, blending creativity and technical skill to craft this iconic character. INTRODUCTIONHello everyone,My name is Bennie, and I’m a self-taught 3D artist, born and raised on South African soil.
Blender 4.3 for Beginners Workshop [$]

Jan 18, 2025 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Learn how to use Blender 4.3 to start workin with 3D Modeling, Animation, Texturing, and Rendering for Beginners with this new course by Allan Brito. If you're looking for an updated resource to learn Blender from scratch, I'm proud to announce a new training resource from Blender 3D Architect. The Blender 4.3 for Complete Beginners workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Blender, specifically designed for people who have never used the software before.
Behind the Scenes: Afghan Girl Likeness

Jan 13, 2025 | blendernation.com | Alina Khan

Discover the intricate art process behind Gündüz’s 3D modeling of the iconic 'Afghan Girl' photograph, where every detail, from texture mapping to lighting, brings a new depth and dimension to Steve McCurry's timeless image. INTRODUCTIONHello, my name is Volkan Gündüz. Before diving into 3D, I graduated from the Industrial Design department.