Introduction to Blender: Start Creating Funny Scenes
A course by Marina Pais3D artist
A course by Marina Pais, 3D artist
With Blender you can design and encourage anything, from simple objects to complex characters.
Discover the vibrant and creative world of Blender, a versatile 3D modeling software that opens doors to endless artistic possibilities. Learn to create playful scenes and charming objects, developing skills from basic modeling to more advanced texturing techniques. Explore the fundamental elements of the cartoon aesthetic, where saturated colors and dynamic shapes come to life in unique and playful compositions.
The journey includes everything from initial planning with inspirational references to final rendering, including lighting techniques that bring realism and magic to your creations. Master essential tools and discover how to apply materials that transform your ideas into reality, all while developing your own style. At the end, have the confidence to share your projects with the world, enriching your artistic vision and expanding your skills in the 3D universe.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 25 downloads
Train with simple shapes
8 minutes, 24 seconds
Modeling by sculpture and Low Poly: milk and cereal
15 minutes, 45 seconds
Light, camera and rendering
9 minutes, 54 seconds
Apply colors and textures: eyes, float, chocolate and milk
9 minutes, 30 seconds
Lighting
5 minutes, 52 seconds
Final rendering
6 minutes, 47 seconds
What's included in this course?
In this course, you will explore the fascinating world of Blender, discovering how to create three-dimensional scenes full of life and creativity. Learn how to navigate the program's interface, mastering essential shortcuts and tools for modeling. Develop the ability to block scenes using simple shapes, while familiarizing yourself with subdivision and sculpting modeling techniques. Delve into lighting and rendering concepts to give the final touch to your creations.
You’ll also delve into the world of textures and materials, learning how to apply procedural colors and textures to create stunning visual effects. Discover how to use modifiers to add complexity and detail to your models, and learn how to organize and optimize your design for a polished final result. Along the way, you’ll gather references and inspiration, always striving to develop your own artistic style. It’s a learning journey that promises to expand your 3D skills and inspire new creations.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Students will create fun three-dimensional scenes in Blender, modeling objects with different techniques, applying colors and textures, and lighting the scene to render a stylized and engaging final image that can be shared on social media.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
The course is ideal for 3D beginners and animation enthusiasts who want to explore Blender. Curious digital artists, design students, or professionals looking to expand their creative skills will find a dynamic and inspiring environment.
Requirements and materials
It is not necessary to have extensive prior knowledge, but it is important to be familiar with basic computer usage. A mouse with a scroll wheel makes navigation easier. It is recommended that you download the latest version of Blender to follow the lessons.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Curso bastante entretenido
- 3 months ago
Estuvo muy bueno, me gusto!!
- 4 months ago
Estou gostando bastante do curso. A professora tem uma boa didática e explica de forma fácil.
- 5 months ago
Muito bom!
- 5 months ago
Excelente curso, quizás algo abrumador para quienes de verdad están iniciando, pero con paciencia se logra y todo lo que enseña es excelente, te muestra las posibilidades de Blender de manera más digerible como es el texturizado, la posición de cámara y luces, me parece perfecto, recomendado.
Along the way, Marina has made a name for herself as a freelancer, creating backgrounds for animation and video games. Her main influences include artists such as Tim Schafer, Don Rosa and Louie Zong, who inspire her to inject humor and meticulous details into her work. Curiosity and versatility are hallmarks of her work, reflected in her dynamic and exciting creations. Through Blender, she has found a powerful tool to bring complex ideas to life, always with an eye towards experimentation and innovation. Marina shares her knowledge and passion for art with those who want to explore the world of 3D.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Discovering Blender
- Get to know Blender
- Train with simple shapes
- Project planning
- U3
Modeling the objects
- Subdivision modeling: the mug
- Modeling by sculpture and Low Poly: milk and cereal
- Modifiers: the marshmallows and the eyes
- Transformation points: chocolate
- Light, camera and rendering
- U4
Ending the scene
- Apply colors and textures: mug, scenery, cereal and marshmallows
- Apply colors and textures: eyes, float, chocolate and milk
- Lighting
- Final rendering
- FP
Final project
- Playful objects in 3D: Introduction to Blender
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FAQs
This course is designed for intermediate learners who already have basic knowledge of digital art or 3D modeling and want to deepen their skills in modeling, composition, and cartoon aesthetics in Blender.
You don’t need to know how to draw, but having a basic understanding of digital art can make following along easier. The course covers everything from Blender fundamentals to advanced cartoon modeling techniques.
You’ll learn how to create and compose 3D scenes, model cartoon-style objects, use Blender shortcuts, work with lighting, materials, procedural textures, and develop your own standout projects.
The course dives into visual composition basics, using vibrant colors, creating dynamic and detailed scenes, plus techniques to convey motion and emotion in still images.
You’ll practice simplifying shapes, applying modifiers, tweaking topology, and creating cartoon-style characters and objects, including blocking out forms, subdivision, and digital sculpting.
You’ll need Blender installed on your computer (preferably the latest version), internet access, and optionally visual reference tools like ArtStation and image organization apps.
Yes, the lessons cover everything from Blender’s interface to essential commands like adding, moving, rotating, scaling, duplicating, and editing objects in 3D space.