Tutorial Course
Advanced Stylized Handpainting for Games
Get 45 Lessons of self-paced training and project/source files built to help you study the full character workflow on your own schedule.
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Get the Tutorial - $499Advanced stylized handpainting training you can study at your own pace
In-depth self-paced instruction plus project and source files as you work through an advanced character art workflow from start to finish. Built for 3D artists who want professional-level training without the structure of a live mentorship or weekly feedback.
Critical Analysis of Concepts
Build early rough blockouts from the concept, addressing and problem-solving areas of concern before more involved modeling
High-Detail Stylized Modeling
Shape language, silhouette reads, secondary and tertiary details. We cover it all for the best hipoly model
Game Ready Model
Clean topology, proper UV unwraps, perfect bakes. These are standard expectations for any character artist. We cover them all
Handpainting Theory and Process
Establish solid greyscale base values and blocking before more involved handpainting
Impressive Greyscale
Before color, painting the model in full greyscale. Capturing light, shadow, material definition, and details for clear readability
Amazing Color Textures
Building upon all that's learned, apply color and make a final paint pass for a truly incredible final handpainted texture
Outcomes
What you’ll build and improve in this tutorial
Through 35–40 hours of self-paced training, you’ll study an advanced handpainted character workflow from concept analysis through final texture polish, with project and source files included.
- Break down a concept and build a blockout model to test form and shape
- Refine a high-detail sculpt with cleaner shapes and stronger form reads
- Create solid topology, UVs, and bakes for a game-ready result
- Build readable greyscale values before moving into color
- Study advanced handpainting decisions for materials, detail, and polish
- Follow a full start-to-finish workflow at your own pace with project and source files
Is this tutorial the right fit for you?
This course is a strong fit if you want to study a complete advanced handpainted character workflow at your own pace.
- You already understand the basics of 3D character art
- You want to study a full project from start to finish
- You care about sculpting, topology, UVs, and handpainted texture polish
- You prefer self-paced learning over live mentorship
- You want project and source files to study from
Want feedback and live guidance?
If you want direct critique, accountability, and help applying the workflow to your own work, the mentorship path may be the better fit.
- Live demos and structured guidance
- Feedback on your progress
- Portfolio-focused critique
- A clearer path through the work
If you want a more hands-on learning experience with live support, the mentorships are the way to go
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Meet the Instructor
Howdy — I’m Weston, and I’ll be your mentor over this 12-week journey as we build a character from the initial ZBrush blockout through a final rigged and animated handpainted piece.
I’m a 20-year game industry veteran, with the last decade spent in Lead and Principal Character Artist roles at studios including Blizzard Entertainment, Moonshot Games, Lost Lake Games, and Hi-Rez Studios. I’ve also taught at CGMA and helped many students strengthen both their artwork and their critical eye. My passion is stylized art, especially handpainted texture work, and this mentorship is a chance to pass that experience on to you.
Along the way, you’ll get guidance that goes beyond steps and technique. I’ll show you how I evaluate work, solve problems, break complex challenges into smaller steps, and keep momentum on a large character project.
By the end, you’ll leave with a clearer workflow, stronger decision-making, and a better understanding of how to create polished stylized characters with more confidence and intention.
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Tutorial Course
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Get 40 hours of self-paced training, plus project and source files, built to help you work through the full advanced handpainting workflow at your own pace.
Get the Tutorial - $499