Create your own kick-ass superhero in this 7-day challenge
and win fabulous prizes!
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Hall of Fame
Winners and finalists of the Superhero Challenge 2020
2020 winners
1st Prize: The Last Stylebender by Juan Villeda
2nd Prize: The Morphing Phantom by Edi Sagala
2nd Prize: The Morphing Phantom by Edi Sagala
Marmoset Choice: ARA by Caiphus Moore
Popular Prize: Malcolm by José Carlos Pacifico Costa
Popular Prize: Malcolm by José Carlos Pacifico Costa
Artist Choices
Maria Panfilova Choice - CrystalClear by Zach Sharts
Daniele Danko Angelozzi Choice - Corona by Prabath Wijayantha
Marlon Nunez Choice - Bivi Flo by Joel Moran
Daniel Bel Choice - The Last Stylebender by Juan Villeda
Paloma Alperi and Carlos Sastre Choice - Geal the Healer by Ariel Chen
Daniele Danko Angelozzi Choice - Corona by Prabath Wijayantha
Marlon Nunez Choice - Bivi Flo by Joel Moran
Daniel Bel Choice - The Last Stylebender by Juan Villeda
Paloma Alperi and Carlos Sastre Choice - Geal the Healer by Ariel Chen
Finalists
Top 10% of the Challenge Participants
Challenge Prizes
1st Prize
- Full acess to Stylized Character Program by Art Heroes
- Wacom ONE Display
- $200 Marmoset Shop Gift Card
- ZBrush® 2020 6 months subscription
- Free ZBrush Lizard alpha pac
Valued in 2000$
2nd Prize
- 3D Printing from Zero to Hero by ArtHeroes
- Wacom Intuos PRO S
- $100 Marmoset Shop Gift Card
- ZBrush® 2020 1 month subscription
- Free ZBrush Lizard alpha pack
Valued in 1000$
Popular Prize
- 70% Stylized Character Program by Art Heroes
- $50 Marmoset Shop Gift Card
- 1h mentorship with Marlon Nunez
- Free ZBrush Lizard alpha pack
Valued in 500$
Marmoset Choice Award
- $50 Marmoset Shop Gift Card
Enrollment and basemeshes
We want to make sure you stay creative so go ahead and download one of our basemeshes as starting point and get inspired. We encourage you to use them as starting point, so give them your own style and look!
We encorage you to use them as starting point
Challenge Dynamics
You're the Creator, but we're at your side
During the challenge week, we're with you!
To help you move along and get the steps right, we will deliver daily tips and tricks on character design, ZBrush and best practices.
Our goal is to help you improve while you're working on this Challenge.
Treat it as your roadmap!
To help you move along and get the steps right, we will deliver daily tips and tricks on character design, ZBrush and best practices.
Our goal is to help you improve while you're working on this Challenge.
Treat it as your roadmap!
But...what are the rules?!
— ZBrush is the main software of creation.
— Be original! What is the hero super power? What makes him unique? Do not create any existing superhero, make sure is original and get your own style!
— Only one entry and one image per participant
— You can render or display the character in any software of your choice.
— Your final submission can be in clay, but we encourage you to submit a fully textured and posed character to get better chances to win.
— You can paint over or manipulate your work in 2D, but make sure it's not more than 10% of the image.
— The artwork should be in 3D. 2D is only allowed in elements of expression of the image
Got questions? Read more in FAQ section.
— Be original! What is the hero super power? What makes him unique? Do not create any existing superhero, make sure is original and get your own style!
— Only one entry and one image per participant
— You can render or display the character in any software of your choice.
— Your final submission can be in clay, but we encourage you to submit a fully textured and posed character to get better chances to win.
— You can paint over or manipulate your work in 2D, but make sure it's not more than 10% of the image.
— The artwork should be in 3D. 2D is only allowed in elements of expression of the image
Got questions? Read more in FAQ section.
Submit your own HERO!
File size and formatThe final submission should be in JPEG format
Resoution: 1280x1080 px or 1080x1280 px
Tell your friendsYour fans and friends will be able to vote for you
Be originalDo not use any existing super hero. Be original, there are no limits. Remember: the judges will value originality, too, when choosing the winner.
VotePopular prize will be awarded to public's favorite Hero.
Want some examples?..
Meet the judges
- Character Artist for clients such as Axis Studios, Blur studio, Unity, ArenaNet, SideShow Collectibles
- Digital Sculptor at SideShow Collectibles & Wacom Ambassador Argentina
- Character Artist for clients such as Netflix or Blur Studios
- ArtHeroes Co-Founder and Art Director
- Lead Sculptor at Infinite Statue & Wacom Ambassador Italy
- Co-Founder and Art Director at Illusorium Studios
Challenge Timeline
Anytime until May, 31
Anytime until May, 31
Enroll in the challenge
Confirm you're in and get your basemesh
We recommend enrolling early so that you don't miss any challenge announcements, updates and any learning opportunities.
25 to 31 May
25 to 31 May
Get daily guidance from Marlon Nunez
Art Director at Art Heroes Academy
Your daily videos to help you build your work and guide you through the process step-by-step, spiced up with ZBrush tips and tricks.
May, 31
23:59 GMT+0
23:59 GMT+0
May, 31
23:59 GMT+0
23:59 GMT+0
Last chance to submit your work
Equal opportunities for everyone, so no submissions are allowed past the deadline.
1 - 4 June
1 - 4 June
Jury Elaboration & Public Voting
Our team of jury makes their choices. Meanwhile, your friends and fans can support you, too, by casting their voice.
Your job is to wait for results to be announced!
Your job is to wait for results to be announced!
June, 5
15:00 GMT+0
15:00 GMT+0
June, 5
15:00 GMT+0
15:00 GMT+0
Winners Announced
Follow the news on social media and SuperHero 2020 Official Page
STILL DONT HAVE ZBRUSH?
You can always go ahead and download the trial for 30 days at Pixologic™ website
You can always go ahead and download the trial for 30 days at Pixologic™ website
#SuperHeroChallenge2020
FAQs
The main software of creation is ZBrush. If you still dont have it, you can download the free 30 days trial in the Pixologic website.
You can use Marmoset, Substance Painter, Photoshop etc, but the core of your project should be done in Zbrush.
You can use Marmoset, Substance Painter, Photoshop etc, but the core of your project should be done in Zbrush.
Yeah why not! Just make sure is your own idea ;)
Yes, you can, but....
We encourage you to fully present your hero. That means textured and posed. This will give more chances to get your entry selected among the finalists ;)
If you don't know how to texture, you'll have access to a short video to help you get started. Give it a try!
We encourage you to fully present your hero. That means textured and posed. This will give more chances to get your entry selected among the finalists ;)
If you don't know how to texture, you'll have access to a short video to help you get started. Give it a try!
No, the superhero should be fully original. Make it yours!
Yes, you totally can. Our tools are there to support you, but their use is not compulsory.
You can use the style of your choice. Realistic, stylized, figurative....doesnt matter, just make it original!
The main purpose of the challenge is develop your 3D skills. Even if you are not familiar with Zbrush, we are by your side. We will release daily videos that will help you to create your character.
GMT+0 is London time
Yes, any version of Zbrush works.
Only as an additional software. The core of your model should be done in Zbrush.
Sign up for the Challenge and you will get it by email. Here's the link to download them, if you missed it.
Submissions will be open on this page from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31 (23:59:59 GMT+0)
As soon as you submit your artwork, you will get a shareable link so that your friends can support you.
One vote per person per day is allowed. You can vote for multiple characters - whoever you like.
One vote per person per day is allowed. You can vote for multiple characters - whoever you like.