From zero to a full portfolio piece in one week
Toony Characters
Concept by Mila Useche
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How about challenging yourself and building a new character for your portfolio in just 7 days?
Introducing...
Check your email for the download link.
How about challenging yourself and building a new character for your portfolio in just 7 days?
Introducing...
New program
Create your first cartoon character in 7 days
New program
Create your first cartoon character in 7 days
Skill level
Beginner,
Intermediate
Intermediate
Feedback
Optional
Duration
7 days
Course format
Pre-recorded, join anytime
Photoshop
Marmoset
Software
Zbrush
+
What’s in it for me?
Take your very first steps as a 3D character artist by creating a piece everyone will fall in love with.
Complete only one module per day and achieve the results you’ll be proud of.
Complete only one module per day and achieve the results you’ll be proud of.
From zero to a portfolio piece in 7 days.
By the end of the Program you will
- Create a fully finished character
- Go through complete character workflow
- Improve your sculpting techniques
- Read concept like you should on the job
- Understand textures and rendering
- Get experience of working under deadline
- Have an appealing piece to add to your portfolio
- Understand your areas for improvement as a character artist
Here’s what our students say
Nathan Gardner
I had a lot of fun! This is a great course for those looking to build upon their fundamental ZBrush knowledge and equip themselves with the tools to start creating their own cool-looking characters. With only 1 week to complete, it felt like the right level of challenge without being too simple or too overwhelming. A fantastic place to begin your 3d character portfolio!
Art Heroes student, Canada
James Heneghan
Ben was very knowledgeable and was clear and concise. The course was easy to follow and to understand. This course helped me push my skills further and helped me create a character in a short amount of time than I have in the past. I learned a lot of new things including a marmoset toolbag to give my render a nicer look
Art Heroes student, Ireland
Here’s what our students say
I had a lot of fun! This is a great course for those looking to build upon their fundamental ZBrush knowledge and equip themselves with the tools to start creating their own cool-looking characters. With only 1 week to complete, it felt like the right level of challenge without being too simple or too overwhelming. A fantastic place to begin your 3d character portfolio!
Ben was very knowledgeable and was clear and concise. The course was easy to follow and to understand. This course helped me push my skills further and helped me create a character in a short amount of time than I have in the past. I learned a lot of new things including a marmoset toolbag to give my render a nicer look
Program day-by-day
Day 1
Introduction + Primary Blockout
- Focusing on body and limbs
- Focusing on body and limbs
Day 2
Secondary Blockout
- Work on the head, body plates, wings and props
- Work on the head, body plates, wings and props
Day 3
Refining
- Dig into the details of body, head and props
- Dig into the details of body, head and props
Day 4
Polypainting
- Master the basics of UV and Poly Painting
- Master the basics of UV and Poly Painting
Day 5
Texturing
- Texture your creature to give it that extra shazam!
- Texture your creature to give it that extra shazam!
Day 6
Posing
- Work on a pose to bring your character to life
- Work on a pose to bring your character to life
Day 7
Rendering
- Render in ZBrush
- Render in ZBrush
Make your character portfolio ready with Marmoset and Photoshop
Bonus
by Nadia Carmona
by Adrianna Dolowska
by Nathan Gardner
by James Heneghan
by Dominique Mowius
Our Students Results
by Isabella Sina
by Benjamin Kim
We are proud of every single piece our students create.
by Isabella Sina
by Benjamin Kim
by Adrianna Dolowska
by Nadia carmona
by Dominique Mowius
by James Heneghan
by Nathan Gardner
Meet your new favorite Community
When you join us, you're part of the family.
Here's what happens in Art Heroes community - on an ongoing basis.
Here's what happens in Art Heroes community - on an ongoing basis.
PRIVATE DISCORD
We run a private Discord server exclusive to students and alumni. It's a pretty active community and an amazing place to stream and learn together
Everyone's favorite channel is Brutal Feedback
FUN FACT
Who is this for?
- You installed Zbrush and bought a tablet, but YouTube tutorials have created a mess in your head and you need a step-by-step guide that delivers results.
- You’ve already learned Zbrush basics but you don’t feel confident in creating something worthwhile on your own.
- You already know the Zbrush basics well, but you constantly fail to complete your projects and you want to finally create a piece you’re proud to put in your portfolio.
- You know how to create characters, but you don’t understand how to create them quickly, and you’re looking for an A to B to C formula.
- You are already an experienced artist in another field, but you want to create cartoon characters, try your hand at a new style and explore a new niche.
Program Instructor
We're proud to bring you the expertise of some of the best artists in the industry
A 3D character artist and Art Heroes instructor, Ben (the UK/Netherlands) enjoys exploring new techniques and explaining the most complex concepts in simple terms. His passion is stylized characters, and in his free time, he streams and sculpts.”
PROgRAM REGISTRATIONS
Join today, limited offer at this price
$247
Full access
$47
Full access + Instructor feedback
$147
+ Access special student discounts for software and tools
Bonus 3
Access to a personal Career Advisor
Bonus 2
Art heroes student discounts on tools and software
Bonus 1
Make your character portfolio-ready with our lookdev module
Whats included?
Complete pre-recorded course content in full HD
Private student community access
Optional: feedback via forum
Program certificate
Access to 1:1 career advisor
FAQs
You can join anytime. The program runs on a rolling basis. You'll get access immediately and can start right away.
All videos are pre-recorded, feedback is offered via student forum (optional).
If you choose the feedback option, the program instructor will answer your questions and comment on your progress via studen forum. If you choose the no feedback option, you can get support from other students in our private Discord community.
Yes. We provide free access to our Zbrush Fundamentals Starter version program to learn basics if needed. The duration of the program can be extended for you.
Yes. If you choose your character you will enjoy the challenge of creating something completely new in toony Style.
Yes. If you feel confident in ZBrush you can choose your character. For total beginners, we recommend following the videos and creating the beetle.
Yes. As soon as you complete the program and submit your project, you'll be able to get a certificate.
We’re very understanding and flexible, especially in these times. You’ll have lifetime access to all materials and can finish anytime, but to get a certificate you still need to submit your project.