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

[Martin Sweers]

Hey Hey my name is Martin Sweers and I work as a freelance photographer and artist in the fashion and beauty industry. After a decade doing this and being good at my job I needed something extra so I started to produce short films around luxury items like parfums. But allot of my ideas where involved with concepts that you just cant film in reality. 

So I started with what i always believed to be a hard no that thing was CGI. Im now doing it for 8 months in between jobs and im just addicted. 

So here are the two bigger things I finished in CG when it comes to short films. 

I feel like I sometimes try to run before i can walk and am having difficulty modeling stuff so i did the gameboy course which already helped. 

But it feels like im always short on knowledge to achieve things. I love blender and it’s community of helpfull people sharing and caring is very normal in this scene. 

My website if you are curious is. 

http://www.studiosweers.com

[Timeka Cobb]

Hey Everyone!!

My name is Timeka and Im a newbie from Washington,DC. I became interested in this world through hearing about Second Life and Opensim and been fascinated for some years but scared to try due to the challenge I felt it presented. What changed my mind was trying to take already made avatars(CG Trader, Turbosquid, etc), rig in Mixamo, edit here and bring them in BabylonJS to build games. I thought to myself “Instead of going through various channels why not just work within one space”, so here I am!! 

So far I’m liking the experience 🙂

[Johnny Brewer]

Hi, name’s Johnny. Been wanting to learn 3D art in order to make my own game assets for games like Gmod and Skyrim and what have you. Total hobbyist. I couldn’t do it for a living, but every now and then? Sure. Looking forward to slamming through all the courses with keen focus.  There’s not much to know about me, I’m the boring type, real blank canvas.

[dan xue]

Hi I’m a computer science student and professional, but I’ve always loved drawing and painting. Somewhere along the line, I lost sight of that and because I work with computers, CG is one of those disciplines that has always captured my attention. I did a lot of reserach before joining and I’m actually feeling very happy that I found a place where I can grow my skills and a community to share my journey along with. I really hope to make and share some artwork, not just for enjoyment but to also create renders of beautiful products to sell.

[Wes Burke]

@dark_arts_ninja Welcome to the Cookie! Sounds like you’re in the right place. It’s definitely about the journey and what you put into it. Take your time, ask questions, and have a bit of fun! Happy Blending!

[Phillip Eilinger]

Hi everyone!

I’m new to CG Cookie and started getting into Blender a week ago. Since then I’ve done the Donut & Anvil tutorial, the basics from you and some individual tutorials on light and color. The last few days have been like a time travel where I couldn’t stop thinking about 3D design. For a very long time, nothing has excited me like this and I couldn’t help but register with you guys.

I hope to give my life a new flow with you guys and 3D Design and I am happy to be with you.

Stay healthy!

Phillip, 35, Berlin

[Genesis Rios-Gomez]

Hah, I hope this is how it goes! I’m terrible at using forum-style places. 

So hi, I’m Genesis, Puerto Rican, and I’ve dabbled creatively here and there with 2D animation, 3D animation and modeling in Maya, but then I found out animation wasn’t for me. So, I tried Creative Writing, since I get stumped with visual arts — also not for me. Got a bachelor’s and certificate out of it respectively, though!

So, here I am, giving this one last try — 3D modeling in a very fun program! I’ve learned a lot through the CG Cookie youtube channel (specifically the basics), but the little tips and tricks here and there are so fun and useful! I purchased the Press Start course through the Market, got inspired and motivated, decided to bite the bullet and subscribe! I’m eager to start this 3D journey anew from square one, and all in a very versatile program!

I haven’t been this excited about learning something new in a while, so thanks, CGC for the opportunity to expand Blender knowledge in my noggin! 

[Mehdi Lakhssassi]

Hey I’m Mehdi from morocco

I’m new to the blender journey , This is one of my challenge to learn as much as i can in 7 days, And found this really usefull site that help me in my journey
This is my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLTZnnAxrk4HpkrjmwIVyA if anybody want to check out

And i aim to not let my journey end here as i will use this skills later to develop my game , If some come from this community and liked my contents , Say hi so i can recognise you ,

Hope to learn a lot

[Wes Burke]

@Shadower welcome to CG Cookie! I’m so glad you’re hear and congrats on starting the YT channel. I’m excited to see what you create along the way. If you haven’t already I’d highly recommend taking a look at your first week in Blender Playlists, and I’m sure you’re going to eventually dive into HUMAN! Happy Blending!

[‘Irfan Rosdi]

Hi I’m Irfan from Singapore!

I’m not exactly “new” to CG cookie or even Blender but it has always been this on-off shallow depth I’ve been swimming in for the past 10 years. I always felt there was this threshold I couldn’t get past and I’d quit after a certain point each time. Always giving myself the excuse that I lack raw artistic talent to draw/sculpt or understand anatomy etc. Every time I’d try it again I always had to start from scratch, I’ve lost how many times I’ve gone through this cycle (never really making any tangible progress).

I have been working in the media industry freelancing in different aspects of it for years. Mostly specializing in post-production – editing, audio, motion graphics(not 3D) & occasional VFX. Making a good living off of it but I could never call myself an artist in any capacity.

I find myself envious and admiring amazing 3D digital art every day in various forms. That I’ve started seeing it as this incredibly magical creation I can’t imagine ever doing. But I don’t think I can live soundly for not trying again properly this time. And with your latest addition of the HUMAN course which I’m hoping to be my major goal to reach at the end of this year, I hope I won’t quit prematurely this time by committing to CG cookie.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Hey @irfanrosdi,
Welcome! 
Your experience with Blender sounds familiar to many I’m sure, including myself.
For me the key was to not to give up and keep practicing, even when you feel like your just not getting there.
Practice, practice, practice.

Your in the right place at CG Cookie, the community is awesome. So supportive and always happy to answer any questions and offer guidance, here and on the CG Cookie Discord. 

Happy Blending.

[Johann Malm]

Hi 👋 my name is Johann. I’m Swedish and am have a Norwegian name. I like film art, food, friends, business development and music.

[Adrian Bellworthy]

Hey @johannmalm,
Welcome to CGCookie, you have a few likes listed there, I assume you could add Blender 3d to the list.

I’m sure you’ll find yourself adding CGCookie to your like list too.
You will find it an amazing place to learn Blender, but also you can grab a cookie, explore and hang out with the awesome community.

Happy Blending!

[Samuel Taylor]

Hello! My name is Samuel Taylor. I am a self-taught artist who resides in Canada. I want to learn Blender, as well as hone my illustration/drawing skills so that I can build and improve my portfolio. I also want to pursue a career in film and possibly animation. The thing is I haven’t been creating as much as I’d like for the last few years. I want to change that so I can make my dream a reality. It might take a while but you have to start somewhere. 

I’ve already done the Press Start Course after tackling the donut tutorial series by Blender Guru. I’m in love with the software, and I want to learn more. 

[Aaqil Ilyas]

Hi I am Aaqil from Sri Lanka
I am 19 years old.
I am passionate about creating various things, and 3D is my favorite.

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