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2018 Halloween Costume Contest

70 discussions 25 comments Most recent: Vera the Ventriloquist - Clown by Shanice L. Wadell on October 21 October 21
Alien Art Contest 2018

292 discussions 258 comments Most recent: Reptilians by Alan Dukardt Manzone on October 1 October 1
Monster Making Contest

390 discussions 558 comments Most recent: Werewolf puppet by Gabriel Ojanperä on October 11 October 11
Character Makeup Contest

251 discussions 132 comments Most recent: Davy Jones silicone prosthetic makeup by Todd Davis on June 27 June 27
2017 Halloween Costume Contest

167 discussions 94 comments Most recent: Tarfful the Wookiee- Star Wars, The Revenge of the Sith by Alexandre Sebastiani on October 18 October 18
Heroes & Villains Contest

155 discussions 80 comments Most recent: The Last Guardian - TRICO - by Selina heilanad on May 28 May 28
Cosplay Contest

225 discussions 95 comments Most recent: ROGUE SPARTAN, (Halo 5) by Joachim Kruger on October 2017 October 2017
Creature Sculpting Contest

219 discussions 566 comments Most recent: Creature Sculpting Contest. Aquatic Mutant by Vladimir Belousov on March 11 March 11
Puppet Contest

107 discussions 108 comments Most recent: Space turkey puppet! by Vladimir Belousov on March 11 March 11
Alien Art Contest

161 discussions 149 comments Most recent: Alien Concept by Freddy Stynen on July 2017 July 2017
Halloween Costume Contest

98 discussions 120 comments Most recent: *** Halloween Costume Contest Winner Announcement *** by Thomas van der Veer on January 2017 January 2017
Robot Art Contest

149 discussions 239 comments Most recent: Terminator/Predator Bio Helmet by David Boccabella on December 2016 December 2016
Dino Art Contest

269 discussions 398 comments Most recent: Dimetrodon by Josh Ballze by Lee Pearson on May 7 May 7
Creature Contest

592 discussions 756 comments Most recent: The Ogglewop Hand Puppet by Theodore Svea on September 23 September 23
COMMUNITY
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General

General discussions

447 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: Stop Motion Zombie by Conrad sinclair on October 21 October 21
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Tutorial Reviews

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36 discussions 73 comments Most recent: silicon painting realistic flesh tones, a question about isopropyl alcohol! by ccris on September 24 September 24
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Suggestions and FAQ

We are constantly working to make our forums a better experience for you. Let us know your ideas, questions about the forum and suggestions to improve your experience.

51 discussions 131 comments Most recent: Mold making for a figure made of Chavant by Kai Rottmann on September 27 September 27
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Educator Support

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Dying wigs with rit dye by Amy MacLaren on October 18 October 18
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Job Listings

Post Jobs for Stan Winston School Alumni Here

44 discussions 45 comments Most recent: We need a Make Up Artist for a premiere by Michael Mason on October 15 October 15
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Artists for Hire

19 discussions 32 comments Most recent: LA Based Creature Design and Fabrication by Chris Legasse on September 28 September 28
CHARACTER CREATION
Costumes & Cosplay

Show off and discuss your work-in-progress and completed costumes and cosplay

64 discussions 204 comments Most recent: Kaiju Suit Project - Zinogre (NEAR COMPLETION!) by Adam Shands on October 21 October 21
Lab work

Show and discuss mold making, foam running, silicone and latex techniques.

47 discussions 163 comments Most recent: ULTRACAL: 1) Repairs? 2) Need to dry before sculpt? 3) Sculpting for shrinkage? by Kai Rottmann on September 20 September 20
Props

Show and discuss your props from movies, tv shows, comic books, video games and your imagination.

35 discussions 91 comments Most recent: Best method for skinning gelatin prosthetic? by Chris Ellerby on July 30 July 30
Puppets

Show and discuss your puppetry creations

55 discussions 146 comments Most recent: Is it ok to cut foam outside? by John None on October 3 October 3
Stop Motion

Show and discuss you Stop motion, techniques, setup, armatures, motion control and software

15 discussions 62 comments Most recent: New stop motion project by Freddy Stynen on May 11 May 11
VFX

Show and discuss everything from Peppers Ghost to 3D composites.

9 discussions 6 comments Most recent: Spaceship modeling effects by Chris Ellerby on August 2016 August 2016
Student Projects

This section is to post walkthroughs/tutorials on student projects that span multiple categories.

16 discussions 42 comments Most recent: Trying to understand undercuts in relation to liquid latex casting by Chris Ellerby on October 15 October 15
Sculpture

Show and discuss your busts, maquettes and other sculptures

309 discussions 1.3K comments Most recent: Kaonashi from Spirited Away by Kai Rottmann on October 18 October 18
Fabrication

Show and discuss your fabrication techniques.

88 discussions 328 comments Most recent: foam ovens by Aarón Ximello jaime on July 31 July 31
Animatronics

Show and discuss your animatronics, cable mechanisms, servos, circuits and mechanical designs.

98 discussions 658 comments Most recent: Building a "Full Size" (8 foot) Mech by Joshua Nye on October 7 October 7
Makeup Effects

Show and discuss your masks, prosthetics and other FX.

69 discussions 232 comments Most recent: First movie fx by Heather Wright on June 14 June 14
Painting

Show and discuss your painting techniques.

47 discussions 135 comments Most recent: Issues with oil paint mixing in silicone syrup by Eric S on October 21 October 21
Traditional/Digital Design

Show and discuss your Creature designs from traditional 2d, photoshop to Zbrush and other 3d applications.

27 discussions 76 comments Most recent: Sketches by Antonio Manuel Trujillo Mena on September 18 September 18
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Magic Wheelchair Builder Support

30 discussions 10 comments Most recent: Foam latex, do I need a core? by Tanuki McLarnon on July 11 July 11
ALUMNI
CURRENT LIVE WEBCOURSE
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Monster Sculpting

0 discussions 0 comments
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Platinum Silicone Mask Painting

1 discussion 2 comments Most recent: Practice Silicone Mask by Rae Dawn Brooks on July 13 July 13
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Feather Work: Puppets, Costumes, Hair & Makeup

3 discussions 36 comments Most recent: Links from class by Katherine Hannaford on January 28 January 28
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How To Make Eyes For Puppets, Masks, & Makeups

6 discussions 28 comments Most recent: My Eye Test by Richard Rocha on April 6 April 6
ON DEMAND WEBCOURSES
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Hand Puppet Detail and Finishing Techniques

1 discussion 15 comments Most recent: Links from Puppet Hand finishing Class by David Boccabella on January 13 January 13
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Animation for Animatronics

22 discussions 51 comments Most recent: Is Animservo available to OnDemand Subscribers? by Claire O'Brien on May 9 May 9
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How To Make a Mask - Wearable Dynamic Art

4 discussions 33 comments Most recent: Homework - Lindsay Reddick by Lindsay Reddick on March 2017 March 2017
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3-Axis Robotic Mechanisms

8 discussions 106 comments Most recent: Homework - David DeMattia by David DeMattia on October 2017 October 2017
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Neck Mechanisms

2 discussions 1 comment Most recent: 3-Axis Robotic Mechanisms: Animatronic Necks & Torsos - Part 2 by David DeMattia on July 2017 July 2017
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How To Make a Monster Suit with Bill Bryan & Ted Haines

21 discussions 667 comments Most recent: How To Fabricate a Monster Suit - Part 5 by Chris Ellerby on July 2017 July 2017
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Character Animatronics

17 discussions 170 comments Most recent: Attaching animatronic eyelids to a silicone skin by Chris Ellerby on July 30 July 30
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How to Sculpt a Dinosaur

3 discussions 0 comments Most recent: triceratops sculpture in progress by Jason Schriner on May 2017 May 2017
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How To Build An Animatronic Head

4 discussions 4 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: How To Build An Animatronic Head - Part 1 by Chris Ellerby on July 2017 July 2017
Creature Costume Basics

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Creature Costume Baasics by Chris Ellerby -
Puppet Mechanism Basics

4 discussions 1 comment Most recent: could I get a link for the patterns by Chris Ellerby on September 2017 September 2017
Tattoo Makeup - Cover, Create, & Apply

1 discussion 2 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Tattoo Makeup A-Z - Cover, Create & Apply by Monica lee on April 18 April 18
How To Make Horror Props

2 discussions 7 comments Most recent: sculpting a random person by Chris Ellerby on September 2017 September 2017
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The Fine Art of Horror Painting

1 discussion 1 comment Most recent: Now On-Demand: The Fine Art of Horror Painting by Gremlins 2: The New Batch on October 2016 October 2016
Fantasy Maquette Sculpting In CX5(S)

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Fantasy Maquette Sculpting in CX5(S) with Adam Beane by Chris Ellerby on August 2015 August 2015
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The Business of Making Monsters

Class forums for - The Business of Making Monsters with Shannon Shea

8 discussions 213 comments Most recent: Contracts by Chris Ellerby on February 2017 February 2017
Production Design - The Process Of Creating A World For Film

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Character Hairwork: Hair Laying for Prosthetic Makeup

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Character Hairwork: Hair Laying for Prosthetic Makeup by Yukako Shimada on April 2015 April 2015
Character Makeup - Multi-Piece Prosthetic Application

1 discussion 1 comment Most recent: Character Makeup - Multi-Piece Prosthetic Application by Ian Storm on July 2015 July 2015
Prosthetic Makeup Basics - Gelatin Facial Appliances

2 discussions 3 comments Most recent: Gelatin Facial Appliances PART 1 by Ismael Mulero on March 2015 March 2015
Stop Motion Animation with the Chiodo Bros.

5 discussions 10 comments Most recent: Stop Motion Animation Part 1: Puppet Creation by Jordan Pillai on February 2016 February 2016
Blood, Gore and Makeup Effects

3 discussions 2 comments Most recent: Blood Rigging by Chris Ellerby on July 2017 July 2017
How to Punch Hair - Hairwork for Silicone Characters

3 discussions 0 comments Most recent: Products used for finishing eyebrows by Art DiLella on August 5 August 5
Bodycasting on a Budget with Ted Haines

3 discussions 1 comment Most recent: How much of this course (or others offered by SW SOCA) is transferable to lifesize doll manufacture? by Chris Ellerby on December 2017 December 2017
How to Make a Sci-Fi Helmet

3 discussions 0 comments Most recent: PART THREE - Construction, Greebling, Painting & Finishing by Teresa Loera on December 2014 December 2014
Portrait Illustration with Terry Wolfinger

2 discussions 0 comments Most recent: Part Two: Painting With Photoshop by Teresa Loera on April 2015 April 2015
Mastering Marionettes - Design, Construction & Performance with Scott Land

2 discussions 6 comments Most recent: Mastering Marionettes Part 1 - Design, Build, & Animate by Priscila Soares on December 2016 December 2016
Creature Makeup - Multi-piece silicone prosthetic application

1 discussion 19 comments Most recent: Wanting feedback good and bad by Thomas van der Veer on January 2017 January 2017
Muscle Suit Fabrication

5 discussions 12 comments Most recent: Face or Head Bulging Special FX! by Gremlins 2: The New Batch on November 2016 November 2016
Wig & Hair Basics

3 discussions 3 comments Most recent: Hair punching question by Chris Ellerby on September 28 September 28
Silicone Prosthetic Transfer Appliances

2 discussions 10 comments Most recent: Silicone Prosthetic Transfer Appliances: Age Makeup - Part 2 - (Free Chapter) by David Boccabella on August 2016 August 2016
Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making - Part 5

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 5 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on May 2016 May 2016
Toy Design & Sculpture for Action Figures & Collectibles

7 discussions 8 comments Most recent: statue casting by Arkhamred Effects on August 2017 August 2017
Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making - Part 4

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 4 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on April 2016 April 2016
Human Head Anatomy & Sculpture

2 discussions 0 comments Most recent: Custom Order by Lisa Roig on October 2017 October 2017
How to Make a Foam Puppet - Part 3

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: How To Make a Foam Puppet - Part 3 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on March 2016 March 2016
Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making - Part 3

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 3 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on March 2016 March 2016
How to Make a Foam Puppet - Part 2

4 discussions 5 comments Most recent: Potato puppet mouth mech by Chris Ellerby on April 4 April 4
How To Make a Foam Puppet - Part 1

1 discussion 9 comments Most recent: How To Make a Foam Puppet - Part 1 - (Free Chapter) by Philip Leeson on March 2017 March 2017
Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making - Part 2

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 2 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on January 2016 January 2016
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Animatronic Control Systems - Arduino Programming Basics with David Covarrubias

14 discussions 77 comments Most recent: Servo Recommendation for War Machine Mark III Gun? by Tim Osullivan on June 2017 June 2017
Building Miniatures: Small-Scale Model Making - Part 1

2 discussions 2 comments Most recent: Frame rate and scale by John Terebetsky on March 2016 March 2016
Advanced Creature Teeth: Prosthetic Dental Appliances - Part 2

2 discussions 1 comment Most recent: Research artist for prosthetic professional theet by Warlock Nergal on November 2015 November 2015
3D Pumpkin Carving - How to Carve a Pumpkin from the Outside In

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: 3D Pumpkin Carving - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on October 2015 October 2015
How To Make A Latex Rubber Mask Part 3

2 discussions 1 comment Most recent: Make A Latex Rubber Mask Part 3 Question by Chris Ellerby on October 11 October 11
Advanced Creature Teeth - Part 1

1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Advanced Creature Teeth - Part 1 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby on November 2015 November 2015
How To Make A Latex Rubber Mask Part 2

4 discussions 8 comments Most recent: I finally got a mold... barely! Now, how do I fix issues? by Kelly Mahler on October 19 October 19
How To Make A Latex Rubber Mask Part 1

2 discussions 3 comments Most recent: Progress on my first latex mask- Spider Queen by Kai Rottmann on October 12 October 12
PAST LIVE WEBCOURSES
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Working with Wigs - Wig & Hair Basics with Connie Grayson Criswell

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Muscle Suit Fabrication with Ted Haines

14 discussions 60 comments Most recent: Reference Photos by Rayne Mason on October 5 October 5
Child Categories: Homework - Muscle Suit Fabrication with Ted Haines
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Toy Design & Sculpture for Action Figures & Collectibles with Sandy Collora

13 discussions 107 comments Most recent: Q&A by Emelie Bäcklin on November 2015 November 2015
Child Categories: Homework - Toy Design & Sculpture for Action Figures & Collectibles with Sandy Collora
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Human Head Anatomy & Sculpture with Jordu Schell

13 discussions 43 comments Most recent: My sculpture done after the class is a singing jazz musician by Mike Martinez by Michael Martinez on October 2015 October 2015
Child Categories: Homework - Human Head Anatomy & Sculpture with Jordu Schell
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Mastering Marionettes - Design, Construction & Performance with Scott Land

12 discussions 94 comments Most recent: Questions for Scott Land by Katherine Hannaford on September 2015 September 2015
Child Categories: Homework - Mastering Marionettes - Design, Construction & Performance with Scott Land
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Puppet Mechanism Basics - Eyes, Brows & Ears with BJ Guyer - Watch & Chat

13 discussions 65 comments Most recent: Patterns from BJ by Yukako Shimada on September 2015 September 2015
Child Categories: Homework - Puppet Mechanism Basics - Eyes, Brows & Ears with BJ Guyer
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Advanced Creature Teeth -- with John Cherevka

10 discussions 115 comments Most recent: Homework - Ron Hernandez by Ron Hernandez on June 2015 June 2015
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On Camera Hand Puppet Performance

3 discussions 7 comments Most recent: Video Homework by Tom Stewart on April 2015 April 2015
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Silicone Prosthetic Transfer Appliances - Age Makeup with Neill Gorton

9 discussions 115 comments Most recent: When I finish my course, do I get the certificate that I studied at you? by Chris Ellerby on October 11 October 11
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Practical Magic: The Art of In-Camera Visual Effects with Joey Shanks

3 discussions 20 comments Most recent: Hologram Storm Trooper by Jon Roy on July 26 July 26
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Buisness of Making Monsters with Shannon Shea

8 discussions 97 comments Most recent: HOMEWORK WEEK 3 by Aaron Merke on January 2015 January 2015
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Stop Motion Animation with the Chiodo Bros

10 discussions 114 comments Most recent: FINISHED STOP MOTION MOVIES by Stellan Rutstam on April 2015 April 2015
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Foam Carving Puppets with BJ Guyer

5 discussions 42 comments Most recent: Question for BJ by Bj Guyer on February 2015 February 2015
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3D Pumpkin Carving with Andy Bergholtz

Andy Bergholtz demonstrates 3D pumpkin carving techniques.

3 discussions 16 comments Most recent: Workshop Students Pumpkins by j lee on November 2014 November 2014
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Prosthetic Makeup Basics with Rob Burman

2 discussions 7 comments Most recent: HOMEWORK WEEK TWO: Prosthetic Application by Lynn Kaplan on November 2014 November 2014
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How to Make a Latex Mask with Tim Martin

10 discussions 56 comments Most recent: Final Sculpt - Shock Monster - PreMold making by Tim Martin on November 2014 November 2014
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Character Illustration with Terry Wolfinger

2 discussions 31 comments Most recent: HOMEWORK WEEK TWO: PHOTOSHOP PAINTING by Summer Wamble on December 2014 December 2014
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Halloween Costumes - Fabric Effects with Dawn Dininger and Amy Whetsel

2 discussions 0 comments Most recent: Finished Costume by Teresa Loera on October 2014 October 2014
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Blood, Makeup & Gore FX with Gary J. Tunnicliffe

9 discussions 33 comments Most recent: Homework - Week 2 by Kaoime Malloy on October 2014 October 2014
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Hand Puppet Design and Fabrication with BJ Guyer

13 discussions 57 comments Most recent: rubber mouth plate and steel sanding sheets by Katie Powers on February 1 February 1
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How to Sculpt a Dinosaur with Christopher Darga

2 discussions 1 comment Most recent: Homework Week One by trina johnson on July 2014 July 2014
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Airbrush FX: Beginning to Advanced with Craig Fraser

1 discussion 1 comment Most recent: Mounting the puppet mech by Norbert Crispo on October 16 October 16
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Female Figure Sculpting in Cx5 wtih Adam Beane

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Creature Design: Maquette Sculpting with Casey Love

3 discussions 24 comments Most recent: Homework Week Two by Peter Cooper on May 2014 May 2014
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How to Make a Sci Fi Helmet with Fon Davis

Class forums for How to make a Sci-fi Helmet with Fon Davis

3 discussions 85 comments Most recent: Final HomeWork by alan gordon on May 2014 May 2014
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Hyper Realistic Silicone Painting with Tim Gore

Class Forum for Hyper Realistic Silicone Painting with Tim Gore

2 discussions 1 comment Most recent: Course final by Brian Dunn on April 2014 April 2014
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Josh Herman Zbrush Creature Sculpting

2 discussions 15 comments Most recent: Week Two Homework ***Your HomeWork for Week Two Goes Here **** by Ricardo Chicaiza on December 2013 December 2013
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Textures and Forms with Don Lanning Oct 26, 2013

12 discussions 74 comments Most recent: In prgroess by Jason Schriner on June 2017 June 2017
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Character Rendering in Photoshop with Dan LuVisi

9 discussions 227 comments Most recent: In The Meantime... by Tomasi Akimeta on October 2013 October 2013
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Creature Maquette Painting with Jordu Schell

2 discussions 9 comments Most recent: Final critique (POST YOUR IMAGES HERE) by David Brodsky on September 2013 September 2013
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Textures and Forms with Don Lanning May 04, 2013

An 8-Week LIVE ONLINE Master Class with Creature Designer and Master Sculptor, Don Lanning.

24 discussions 190 comments Most recent: Week Seven Assignment Image Gallery and Recordings by Robert Griggs on July 2013 July 2013
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Tattoo Makeup A-to-Z: Cover, Create, and Apply with Christien Tinsley

1 discussion 2 comments Most recent: Shiny layer on the skin by Mallory Knock on February 13 February 13
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Creature Design w/ Casey Love - Sculpting

Sculpting class for casey love

10 discussions 216 comments Most recent: Week Three Assignment Image Gallery and Videos by Peter Cooper on July 2013 July 2013
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Creature Design With Casey Love - Translucent Creature Painting

7 discussions 202 comments Most recent: Week THREE Assignment Image Gallery and Videos ***Your homework goes here**** by Anthony Latony on August 2013 August 2013
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Creature Maquette Sculpting with Jordu Schell

Creature Maquette SCULPTING COURSE with Master Monster Maker, Jordu Schell

3 discussions 22 comments Most recent: Final critique by Dave Hartman on September 2013 September 2013
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Social Groups

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