3D Character Art Tutorials, ZBrush & Unreal Engine Blog

How to Sculpt a Stylized Character in ZBrush: From 2D Concept to 3D

A practical workflow for turning a 2D concept into a stylized 3D character in ZBrush: reading shape language, blocking out, stylizing anatomy, clothing and hair, and presenting the result. Read more...

How to Stay Relevant as an Artist in the Age of AI

Will AI replace 3D artists? Five years ago our biggest fear was clean topology. Now it's "is my entire career about to disappear?" In this video I talk honestly about... Read more...

Hair Cards for Games: The Complete Workflow

How real-time hair for game characters is made: analyzing clumps, generating strands, baking a hair card texture set, placing cards in layers and shading them in the engine. Read more...

How to 3D Print an Action Figure from a ZBrush Sculpt

A step-by-step workflow for turning a ZBrush sculpt into a printed action figure: making the model solid, scaling it, splitting it into parts, hollowing, supports and cleanup. Read more...

How to Create a Custom MetaHuman with the ArtHeroes Basemesh

In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the workflow I use to create a custom MetaHuman starting from the ArtHeroes basemesh, taking the character from ZBrush into Unreal... Read more...

Build Your Own MetaHuman: Introducing the ArtHeroes Male & Female Basemeshes

Create your own custom MetaHuman with the ArtHeroes Male & Female Basemeshes. Get a game-ready mesh and high-resolution sculpt designed as a flexible foundation for creating unique digital humans, likenesses,... Read more...

I Didn't Expect the Gaomon Pro 19K to Impress Me. But It Did.

Looking for a professional drawing tablet without spending a fortune? In this hands-on review, I share my experience using the Gaomon Pro 19K for ZBrush and professional 3D sculpting. After... Read more...

The ZBrush to Substance Painter Bridge: Taking My Nightcrawler Sculpt from High-Poly to Game-Ready Textures

The ZBrush to Substance Painter Bridge changes that. In this post I'll walk through how I moved my Nightcrawler sculpt out of ZBrush and into Substance Painter using the bridge... Read more...

Free Human 3D Model Resources & Guides

Discover top platforms for downloading a human 3D model free of charge. Explore realistic and customizable 3D person models to enhance your projects effortlessly. Read more...

Explore 3D Anatomy: Head & Neck Insights

Explore the 3D anatomy of head and neck with cutting-edge models and tools. Visualize complex structures in dynamic detail and enhance your spatial understanding. Read more...

Free Blender 3D Model Download Guide: Top Sites & Tips

Every 3D artist, whether a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, knows that building a complex scene entirely from scratch is a massive time sink. In the fast-paced world of... Read more...

Cinematic Characters in Unreal Engine | AAA 3D Character Creation Course

Learn cinematic 3D character creation in Unreal Engine through a complete AAA workflow covering sculpting, Substance Painter techniques, custom MetaHuman workflows, grooming, lighting, and real-time rendering. Read more...

Get Rigged Game Models: Find Free 3D Characters Fast

Quickly get rigged game models, ready for animation, with our guide. Discover top sources for free rigged 3D models, and ensure your characters come to life. Read more...

Master 3D Anime Models: Your Guide to Creation

Master the art of creating a 3d anime model with our comprehensive guide. Learn essential tools, techniques, and workflows for 3D character design and creation. Read more...

DLSS 5 Just Changed Everything. As a 3D Artist, I'm Paying Attention.

NVIDIA just dropped something I genuinely could not ignore. DLSS 5. And I want to talk about it, because this one hits different for anyone who creates 3D assets for... Read more...

Epic Games Just Laid Off 1,000 People. The Industry Should Pay Attention.

Epic Games Just Laid Off 1,000 People. The Industry Should Pay Attention. By Marlon Nunez | @mrnunez3D Over 1,000 people lost their jobs at Epic Games on March 24th, 2026.... Read more...

Beyond VFX in 2026: 3D Artists, It's Time to Think Bigger

The 3D Job Market Is Changing. Your Mindset Needs to Change With It. The game industry specifically has gone through a brutal stretch of consolidations and closures. These are real... Read more...

Creating Realistic Skin in ZBrush: A Detailed Guide

I’ll walk you through my process of creating realistic skin for 3D characters, offering tips, techniques, and insights I’ve picked up along the way — valuable knowledge I also share... Read more...

Wrapping Models and Transferring Textures

This tutorial will guide you through the process of wrapping 3D models and transferring textures using Faceform Wrap. This technique is commonly used by professionals to streamline their workflow and... Read more...

Would you use a 13-inch tablet for Professional Work?

When it comes to choosing a display tablet for 3D work, size, resolution, and pen performance all play a huge role. So when I got my hands on the Huion... Read more...

Blender 4.5 Vulkan and the Birth of an Alien Form

Blender 4.5 Vulkan and the Birth of an Alien FormBlender 4.5 has arrived with one of its most anticipated updates: Vulkan support. Read more...

How I Made this CUSTOM Vampire in CC5 and Unreal Engine

I took on the challenge of creating a fully custom vampire character using ZBrush, Character Creator 5 (CC5), XGen, and Unreal Engine 5.7. Read more...