Complete character workflow

Create your first 3D character in Blender.

A complete method to sculpt, retopologize, texture and rig a character from A to Z. From blocking to a pose-ready, portfolio-worthy 3D character.

Rated 4.8 / 5 by 277 students
22 video lessons 10h25 total Files included 30-day refund
Blender character creation - retopology and face topology

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$198$397

Payment in 1, 3 or 10 installments available.

  • 10h25 of step-by-step video
  • 22 lessons across 6 modules
  • All downloadable Blender scene files
  • Sculpting, retopology, UV, texturing and rigging
  • Character based on Super Bernard comic
  • Email + WhatsApp support
  • Lifetime access + future updates
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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Who is this course for?

  • Motivated beginners who want a complete character project
  • 3D artists looking to master the full character pipeline
  • Illustrators and game devs wanting original characters
  • Animators who need clean, rigged characters
  • Comic artists exploring 3D for their stories
  • Anyone who wants to build a portfolio with a hero character

Why learn 3D character creation?

Character artists are everywhere: video games, animation, films, 3D printing, virtual worlds and NFTs. Being able to create a character from scratch is one of the most valuable and versatile skills in the 3D industry.

This course gives you a proven pipeline: block, sculpt, clean, paint, rig and pose. You finish with a complete, production-ready character and a deep understanding of every step.

30-day money-back guarantee

If the course is not for you, ask for a full refund within 30 days. No questions, no justification needed.

What you'll be able to do

Each module unlocks a concrete skill. By the end you'll have built, textured and rigged a complete 3D character from A to Z.

01Build a solid character blockout from simple shapes
02Sculpt organic forms, anatomy and facial details
03Create clothes and accessories that fit the body
04Retopologize by hand and with QuadRemesher
05Unwrap clean UVs and organize texture islands
06Paint textures and build stylized or realistic shaders
07Build a functional rig with Rig Creator
08Weight paint and fix deformation issues
09Export a pose-ready character for portfolio or animation

Who's teaching you?

I'm Timothée Meyrieux Parreño, a French 3D artist and trainer. I work for large brands like Leroy Merlin, Cetelem, Orange and RATP, producing complex 3D models, and on smaller artistic projects for museums, films and comics.

I'm also the author of the comic "Super Bernard" and now "Broom". The character you'll build in this course is inspired by the same workflow I use to create characters for my own books and client projects.

7,340 students have already taken my online courses with an average rating of 4.8 / 5. My YouTube channel has 28,000+ subscribers.

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What you'll create, step by step

A look inside the course: every step of the character pipeline, from blocking to a fully rigged 3D character.

Blocking
01Blocking

Build the character silhouette with simple shapes and proportions.

Sculpting
02Sculpting

Sculpt anatomy, head and face details with the right brushes.

Clothes & accessories
03Clothes & accessories

Create clothes and accessories that fit the body cleanly.

Retopology
04Retopology

Rebuild a clean, animation-ready mesh by hand or with QuadRemesher.

UV unwrapping
05UV unwrapping

Unwrap and organize UV islands for clean texturing.

Texturing & shaders
06Texturing & shaders

Paint textures and build stylized or realistic shaders.

Body rigging
07Body rigging

Build a functional body rig with Rig Creator.

Facial rig
08Facial rig

Add a facial rig for expressions and lip-sync.

Weight painting
09Weight painting

Paint weights and fix deformations for a clean pose.

Course curriculum

22 lessons across the full 3D character creation journey. Total runtime: 10h25.

01Blender setup for sculpting
18 min
02Remesh logic and sculpt-ready topology
22 min
03Essential sculpt brushes and tools
28 min
04Modifiers: Mirror, Solidify and Subdivision
25 min
05Guided first sculpture: shapes and proportions
32 min
06Create the main forms of a stylized character
35 min
07Sculpt the head and face details
38 min
08Hands, feet, clothes and accessories
40 min
09Volume adjustments and final polish
30 min
10Manual retopology step by step
42 min
11Automatic retopology with QuadRemesher
20 min
12Clean and validate the final mesh
25 min
13UV unwrap and organize islands
35 min
14Texture painting in Blender
30 min
15Realistic shaders: skin, hair and eyes
45 min
16Stylized shaders and gradients
25 min
17Rig automatically with Rig Creator
28 min
18Weight paint basics and deformation fixes
35 min
19Corrective shape keys and pose test
30 min
20Final pose and portfolio render
25 min
21Export the character for games or animation
15 min
22Bonus: Super Bernard character workflow
20 min

This course isn't for everyone.

Character creation is a rewarding but demanding skill. If you can't dedicate one to two hours per week to the exercises, skip this course. Watching videos isn't enough - you need to sculpt, retopologize, paint and rig by yourself.

There is no magic recipe.

My goal is for you to be proud of what you build, not for you to buy a course you never open.

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Frequently asked questions

Which version of Blender do I need?+

Blender 4.0, 4.2 and above. The course was recorded on Blender 4.4 and works on every modern version.

Do I need to know how to draw?+

No. The course uses a step-by-step method that works even if you have no drawing background. Motivation is the only prerequisite.

Do I need to know Blender already?+

A beginner level is recommended. The course is aimed at motivated beginners and advanced beginners who want to tackle a complete character project.

Mac or Windows?+

Both. Recorded on Mac, fully compatible with Windows and Linux.

Are the add-ons free?+

Yes. I only use free add-ons, including Rig Creator for the rigging module. No paid plugins required.

Is there support if I get stuck?+

Yes. You get my personal email and WhatsApp to ask questions and receive personalized answers.

How long do I have access?+

Lifetime access, including all future updates. Watch on phone, tablet or computer.

Is there a money-back guarantee?+

Yes - 30 days, no questions asked, no justification required.

How much time per week should I invest?+

Ideally 2 hours of video per week plus 1 to 3 hours of personal practice. The course totals 10h25 of video, but the personal work is what makes the difference.

Still have questions? Send me an email.

apprendreblender@gmail.com