Sculpting and Painting Workflow

Meet Mike Thompson
Get to know more about what makes Mike tick and how he is constantly trying to defeat the natural predator – the blank sheet!

Create the Perfect Sculpt and Painting Base
See how Mike uses ZBrush to pose, structure and light his character, then brings it in to Painter to get started.

Turn the Sculpt into a Painting
See how Mike uses Painter to turn his sculpt into an illustration by painting details to make the illustration look more realistic.

Adding Fine Detail
The final step in Mike’s sculpting and painting workflow is to add extra details, such as wrinkles and seams in the clothing.
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