This brings me to my advice for beginners, that it’s ok to take your time. I used to compare myself to speed sculpt videos and think I had to create a portfolio piece in a week. Learning 3D art might feel slow in the moment, but if you use your time efficiently and practice consistently, you’ll look back on your work and think you progressed and improved quickly.
With this project, I got to learn about animal anatomy and fur. I’m looking forward to working on a full animal eventually, to push those skills even further. Now I’m looking for job opportunities as a Texturing and Grooming Artist in Europe, but in the meantime, I will keep honing my texturing and grooming skills. I plan to learn Substance 3D Designer, and I want to learn grooming in Houdini, since it is commonly used in studios.
Thank you, Emma and 80 Level, for reaching out and giving me this opportunity to write about my project. Thank you to everyone who read this interview. I’m fortunate to be able to share this passion project with you, and I hope I was able to inspire some of you. Come say hi on ArtStation, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
