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Creating a 3d Bust: from 2D concept to render
In this article i will go through a quick review of the drawings, sculpts, renders and a few tips and tricks i used to make all of this possible. Just like all of my articles, this is yet another WIP and will follow the progress of the sculpt until done. Dont worry, though, this model is almost finished (I just have the hair and some finer details to sort out) so you wont have to wait long for a complete article!!! DON'T LIKE READING? CHECKOUT THE VIDEO INSTEAD!!! content: T

Thivolan
Oct 23, 202514 min read
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Drawing Gerald
Original ref from www.earthsworld.com Hey there, and welcome to a quick overview of the drawing process behind Gerald! This is just an overview, like ive said, nothing crazy but i do think it will strengthen your knowledge and skills when applied. Each step is something that will take more than a few hours to get right during individual practice but combined it will take your portraits to another level! I would also recommend more practice from other sources and teachers. No

Thivolan
Sep 28, 20252 min read
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BLENDING MODES EXPLAINED
Yes, it's time to address the fact that you have no idea what blend modes (outside of multiply and normal) actually do. Well, i'm glad...

Thivolan
Apr 27, 202516 min read
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Learning to paint... Again
The title says it all. This post will cover my journey back into oil painting from when i last left off almost 15 years ago! Yep, the last time i painted, anything, was back in 2011 to get into art school. I got accepted, obviously, and theres a whole chapter there but long story short: i was a pretty good painter in high school albeit not classically trained, i got into 3d sculpting later on and while studying colour, again, i realised that i should get back into painting an

Thivolan
Feb 10, 202523 min read
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How to draw like: TOOTH WU
DEVOURER OF GHOSTS by Tooth Wu Hey, thanks for stopping by! Ive decided to share some of the content i've studied, and in this case im proud to start it off with some studies ive been doing of Tooth Wu's works. With these articles ill try and give a basic overview of the artist as well as a few points ive learnt and, of course, all the drawings/ sculpts ive done trying to learn something from them! In this case ill start off with the line work and ratchet all the way up to t

Thivolan
Dec 1, 202414 min read
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How to construct the 7 folds
YES, here we are! So you've mastered the anatomy of the body but now when you try to clothe the figure it looks like a complete mess! Yeah, unfortunately (or fortunately) people are clothed most of the time so you have to know how to actually draw or sculpt the different types of folds... Look no further as this quick guide will teach you about each of the folds and how to draw, sculpt and construct the different folds... And i'll also give you some quick tips and tricks here

Thivolan
Apr 14, 202424 min read
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BONES OF THE SKULL MADE EASY
So you've decided to finally put on your BIG BOY pants and learn skull anatomy? Well, seek no further as this beginners guide will kick...

Thivolan
Feb 25, 20248 min read
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How to Set up Marmoset Viewer
Image: marmoset.co All right, so you've made your model, you've made it real time ready and now you are ready to show this bad boy off to...

Thivolan
Jan 26, 20247 min read
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Skull Anatomy 101: Side View
Here is a super quick guide for drawing the skull from memory from the side... This is just a snippet of information taken from the SKULL...

Thivolan
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Behind the Scenes : Crile the Slaver Crocodile
Like the Render? Find the paid tutorial HERE Welcome! Good day fellow artists and 3D enthusiasts! Thivolan Moodley here, I am a 3D Artist...

Thivolan
Dec 27, 20237 min read
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