Are you new to CG Cookie? Say hi to your new Blender tribe! 🍪

[Sébastien Lenaerts]

Heya all,  Séb here.

Nice to meet you all!

Happy to find a place to start taking CG seriously.  I’m a digital marketing freelancer from Antwerp, Belgium who wants to move to a more creative and human side of marketing (or if I may really dream : Be part of a movie VFX crew …).  

Always been intrigued by digital arts, tried to do some Rhino 3D and 3DStudio max when I was a student a good 15 years ago, but was kinda overwhelmed and never touched it again… until, during Corona I got teased by some VFX react videos… that lead me to some of nice blender tutorials and suddenly it all seemed more accessible and to make sense. So here I am. Wanting to go next level (and stick to it)  

In addition to 3D i’m also into: Guitar, Coffee, Running, movies and Beers. 

 Cheers!

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Welcome @slenaerts ,

I’m sure you will find CG Cookie is a great place to learn Blender.

The courses are packed with great content and a few exercises to help embed what you have learnt.

I have already noticed your progress thread is up and running, you were quick off the blocks with that. Sorry, couldn’t help use the athlete reference.

I look forward to following you on your journey, and use  the community to ask questions / feedback.

Grab your coffee and help yourself to cookies 🍪, there’s enough for everyone.

Beers to celebrate later. 🍻

[Ryan Sweeney]

Hi, my name is Ryan. I’m I Software Engineer by day. I’ve been involved with Blender and consuming CGCookie content since 2013.

I like scripting and automating things so the Blender Add-on capabilities are where I tend to spend my time when I do flirt with Blender.

I live in Indiana with my wife, 3 kids, a dog, and a cat (I usually forget about the cat… he’s a recluse). I play in a cover band around town and a into ultra marathons. Apparently, I’ve become a collector of KHDK Guitar pedals as well.

Thanks for curating CGC into what it is today Wes and team ❤

[Dwayne Savage]

Howdy,

My name is Dwayne and I’m a Blender Artist wannabe. I want to do 3D animation as a hobby. I joined CGCookie to up my understanding and hopefully skill with Blender. I’m also looking forward to the new Geometry nodes. I also plan on using Blender to spice up youtube videos explaining how to play the Role-Playing Game GURPS. 

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Hi @sweenist ,

I have seen you around, CGC is great ain’t it, it’s where all us cool kids hang out.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Hey @dillenbata3 ,

You are in the right place to boost your understanding and skill in Blender. You should check out the fundamentals courses, they will definitely give you a good start on your journey.

Fundamentals of Mesh Modelling

Fundamentals of Digital Sculpting

Fundamentals of Digital Lighting

Fundamentals of Materials and Shading

Fundamentals of texturing in Blender

Fundamentals of Rigging

Fundamentals of Animation in Blender

Also check out the complete Blender Playlists. 

A good idea is to create your own thread on the forum to keep track of your learning progress. It also helps to keep you motivated by seeing your progress. You can also receive feedback and tips.

Enjoy the journey.

[TelkenLost]

Hello. I just retired. I taught for a couple decades after moving on from being a musician for about the same amount of time. I’m traveling in Europe now and have been working on a sci-fantasy ttrpg (telkenlost.com) for a few years with a friend. We’re in the story-writing phase and I want to do the art for the project. I’ve dabbled in such at various times in the past but will contribute more time to it now. I think I enjoy being a digital nomad – but it’s a tough change from so much consistency. A teacher has a purpose – a mission I’d say. The absence of that mission requires a replacement – so, entertainment through games – maybe? Time’ll tell. After being a gamer for 50 years, I figure it has a shot. Best. 

[Wes Burke]

Hey @dog-gone, welcome to the Cookie, and congrats on the retirement!  The ttrpg looks interesting and excited to see what art you come up with for it. 3D can be extremely overwhelming, (especially in the beginning) yet highly rewarding if you stick with it, and push through those frustrating moments. Something I feel you’ll certainly be able to do given your background. Have fun, ask questions, and happy Blending!

[ekalak chunngam]

Hello From Thailand

I’m not a new member of cgcookie but hang around from time to time.
Now starting to relearn everything about blender again and make some things that I need to create something that I am proud of.
After I took the basic mesh modeling course I think I know how to make a basic model. Now trying to finish my homework. ^__^

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Hey @cipheriszero , CG Cookie is a great place to hang out, imagine if we had a bar like yours, no one would ever leave.

[Peter]

Hello Folks,

Relativley new to CG Cookie and I enjoy the feedback I get from people so I thought I’d better introduce myself.

I’m a Structural Designer from Scotland so I do have MANY years worth of CAD experience but mainly producing 2D fabrication drawings with some dabbling in 3D.

I’ve always been interested in 3D art and learning about it from watching BTS content for animated films and videogames and I’ve known about blender for a while but it always seemed a bit daunting (still is!) but after finding this site and all the content, especially the structured courses I’ve been having a lot of fun with the process.

I have no idea if this will stay a hobby or move to something I could call work, I’ve always loved learning about creative processes but never considered myself as someone that could actually create.

But as long as I enjoy myself along the way I will consider it time well spent.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Welcome @ponchismaaan ,

Thrilled you made your way to CG Cookie. The community is great for feedback, there are lots of talented people here who are able to answer any questions you may have.

Blender is easier to learn than other 3D software, because of the great Blender community and the willingness to share knowledge, you wouldn’t find that with Maya.

Hobby, work, hobby, work, having fun and enjoying the process is key to both. 

Happy Blending.

[Sébastien Lenaerts]

Happy to discover your journey as well!  I’m kind of in the same state of mind as you: Blender recently became a hobby that has potential to get out of control and I’m also looking at ways to include it in my work.  As a consultant I make presentations and thanks to blender I can make my point visually, without having to go for stock images!  

Already had a chance to include 2 pieces in a presentation without anyone noticing -> I take it as a compliment -> the images are good enough to make the management test.  Hope it’ll become more and more my work reality and at the same time like @adrian2301 sais -> work , hobby,…  it needs to remain fun!

[amber]

👋I’m Amber and I joined the CG Cookie team back in April as Customer Support Lead.   

I have a long history of severe empathy and leading productive conversations with the result of creative problem solving.  I spent 17 years as a public speaker training and creating culture change on tough topics.  My largest client was the US Military which sent me around the world including two trips to war zones.  

Most recently, I was the Customer Success Manager for the largest pub quiz company in the states.

One thing I can say is that people all want what is best and that thing isn’t always as different as it may first appear, whether it is coming from a pub owner in New Jersey or a high ranking officer in Iraq.

In my free time, I captain boats, ride/tinker with my motorcycle, and generally keep things moving.  I’m an avid story-teller and believe that sharing our stories is what makes us human, so thanks for letting me do that here and for all the creative story-telling you do with animation.

I look forward to continuing the conversation as I connect with you on the 🍪.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Hey @amberkelly ,

Welcome aboard the Cookie Cruiser Captain, any orders from Admiral @wesburke ?

Great to see you here, should we call you captain? or ma’am, or you ok with Amber?

What an interesting and varied background you have. A good pub quiz could end many wars, but may start a few also.

Are you learning/creative with Blender? or are you just here for the cookies?

I’m guessing the picture of you on the boat was taken on a US lake, I’m gonna say Lake Michigan? Am I right? Do I win a cookie?

Its great to get to know the real people behind the profiles, thanks for sharing your story with us.

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