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Intro
From Beginner to Industry Giant.
Class Intro
3D Character Artist, Wandah Kurniawan
"Let's go through the end-to-end process of developing ideas for a character, then sculpting, refining, and rendering them!"
Master the Full ZBrush Pipeline:
From 2D Concepts to Complete 3D Characters
The class you’ve all been waiting for is finally here.
This is the first chapter of Wandah Kurniawan’s signature series and the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to grow into an industry-ready 3D artist.
This is the first chapter of Wandah Kurniawan’s signature series and the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to grow into an industry-ready 3D artist.
In this class, you’ll master a complete ZBrush-focused workflow that transforms 2D concepts into fully realized 3D characters. You’ll be doing almost everything inside ZBrush while learning how to minimize the use of any extra software, which is one of the key strengths that makes this class truly stand out.
You’ll create an original 3D character from scratch, build a full T-pose character sheet, and produce a clean turntable video to showcase your final work. You’ll also learn how to design appealing characters, craft armor and accessories, and use posing and lighting to enhance storytelling. The course includes anime-inspired rendering techniques as well, adding bold visual impact to your final presentation.
If you want to take your first real step toward becoming a professional like Wandah, this course will be the perfect place to begin your journey.
You’ll create an original 3D character from scratch, build a full T-pose character sheet, and produce a clean turntable video to showcase your final work. You’ll also learn how to design appealing characters, craft armor and accessories, and use posing and lighting to enhance storytelling. The course includes anime-inspired rendering techniques as well, adding bold visual impact to your final presentation.
If you want to take your first real step toward becoming a professional like Wandah, this course will be the perfect place to begin your journey.
Roadmap
Wandah Kurniawan's Signature Series
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Class Perks
Special Gift from Wandah Kurniawan
For Your Smooth Follow-Along Experience:
ZBrush Files From Interface Setup to BPR Matcap
References to Build From the Ground Up:
Eye Variations + Dynamic Anime Pose References
Essential Files for Your Project Completion:
Base Mesh + Composition Setup Files
Track Your Growth with Wandah’s Final Render Set:
Turntable Files and Final Render Package
Class Material Details
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Complete ZBrush Project Files- Zbrush User interface (.cfg)
- Zbrush custom brush set (.zbr)
- Zbrush BPR Anime Custom Matcap (.zmt)
- Zbrush BPR Filter (.zrp )
- Zbrush render Scene file (.zpr) -
Complete Reference Package- Eyes Variation references (.png)
- Anime head references (.png)
- Anime proportion references (.png)
- Anime dynamic pose references (.png)
- Anime Face Expression sample references (.ztl) -
Anime Base Mesh and Composition Pack- Anime base mesh (.ztl)
- Character sketch and T pose render (.png)
- Armor Sample 3D file (.ztl)
- Composition files (.psd) -
Final Renders and Turntable Presentation Files- Final 3D Mascot files (.ztl .zpr)
- Character Render (.png)
- Character Turntable (.mov)
Recommendation
Who should take this class?
Anime & Stylized Art Fans Wanting to Create Their Own Characters
People who love anime aesthetics and want to bring their own characters to life in 3D. Even without technical experience, you’ll be driven by creativity and personal expression.
Digital Hobbyists Exploring a New Creative Skill
Learners who may not be pursuing a professional path but want to explore 3D modeling as a fun and rewarding hobby. You’ll find a structured, approachable class that helps you build confidence and complete a full character from start to finish.
Illustrators & Concept Artists Expanding Into 3D
2D artists looking to enhance their workflow by incorporating 3D modeling to develop characters, improve anatomy understanding, or create reference models for illustrations. You’ll find 3D skills that complement and elevate your existing art style.
3D Character Artist
Wandah Kurniawan's Signature Series
*Class content and the launch schedule are subject to change.
Expert 3D Character Artist Wandah Kurniawan's Portfolio
End-to-End ZBrush BPR Workflow for Anime Characters with Wandah Kurniawan
This class provides a complete A to Z workflow that takes you from a blank canvas to a fully polished 3D character. Unlike fragmented tutorials that focus on different features, you’ll follow one cohesive project from a 2D concept to a final 3D render in ZBrush. This makes the learning process more intuitive and much easier to apply to your own creative work. With an emphasis on stylized and anime-inspired aesthetics, you’ll learn an efficient and structured workflow built on practical sculpting techniques and the industry insights I’ve gained over 15 years.
You’ll sculpt an original character from scratch using the concept we create together and build confidence as you move through each stage of the ZBrush pipeline. You’ll learn how to block forms, refine anatomy, shape materials, and pose your character in a way that enhances personality and visual impact. By the end of the class, you’ll have a professional-quality 3D character model that reflects both your creativity and your strengthened technical skills, ready to include in your portfolio or expand further in future projects.
Get Ready for the Real-World
16 Class Exercises
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Designing Original Character Concept -
Making Original Reference Board -
Sketching Original Simple Mascot
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Modeling Simple Mascot in 3D -
Rendering Simple Character BPR -
Sketching Original Character
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Designing Character Face Styles
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Creating Character Base Mesh
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Blocking Out Character
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Designing Character Armor
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Detailing Character Weapons
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Posing Character in T-Pose
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Designing Various Character Expressions
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Creating Full Character Key Art -
Rendering Character BPR
Compositing Full Render
Final Products
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Simple 3D Mascot -
T-Pose Character Sheets -
Key Art Character
Student Review
Time-Tested Courses by Wandah Kurniawan, Proven Results, Real Students.
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S*****a
(Snow Bunny)Factually, this is one of the best courses I have taken to date. The techniques are fun and easy to follow, and the pace of the episodes is ideal for understanding what we are doing and what needs to be done. Wandah Kurniawan is undeniably a pedagogical teacher who gives us the keys to success.
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S*****a
(Shower Fairy)A course that clearly delivers on its promises. I've seen my workflow change, my way of thinking and working become more organized. Wandah Kurniawan teaches a professional working method, no unnecessary showcases. Always pedagogical with an excellent work pace, the codes of Anime characters are explained effectively. This course is THE best I've taken to date, without a doubt.This course is THE best I've taken to date, without a doubt.
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S*******v
(Snow Bunny)Greetings, everyone. I have completed a great course from Wandah Kurniawan with the support of Coloso. Thank you very much for the knowledge gained in figure production. Thanks to Okku for the great character concept. It was a very interesting experience working on this character.
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S*******v
(Shower Fairy)Greetings, everyone. I have completed a great second class by Wandah Kurniawan with the support of Coloso. Thank you for sharing such knowledge. It was interesting to test myself in creating sculptural efects and an overall more complex compositional model. Thanks to Rinotuna for the great character concept.
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Y**I
(Snow Bunny)Colosoの講座『アニメ風キャラクターのZBrushモデリングとレンダリング』Wandah Kurniawan 氏を受講しました。
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H****a
(Shower Fairy)This was a wonderful course, full of useful information. Thank Wandah Kurniawan for sharing such important knowledge. When working on the fairy, my goal wasn’t to replicate the concept exactly, but rather to focus on mastering technical skills. Thank Coloso for the productive time spent. Concept by Rinotuna
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L**n
(Snow Bunny)So Glad to share the artwork I finished in 2023 during Wandah Kurniawan’s course. Many thanks for the insights I’ve gained in the art of figure production. Thanks to Okku for the beautifull character concept. Hope everyone likes this Artwork
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S****n
(Snow Bunny)I Wanted to learn more about Zbrush so i completed Wandah kurniawan's "Turning anime characters into 3D printable models" course. which is a fantastic course it was super easy to follow along and Wandah is an amazing teacher and i have learned so much about character modeling and Zbrush itself. im so happy about my final result.
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V******a
(Shower Fairy)This lovely model of Shower Fairy I've made following the class by Wandah Kurniawan. I really enjoyed working on this project, the character is wonderful and the process was so fun. I hope you like it!
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A***a
(Snow Bunny)Recently I have just finished a great course from an artist named Wandah Kurniawan, so I made a copy of his course artwork, go check his page for more kickass figure!
Highlights
Class Highlights
Create an Original Character From Scratch
Learn the complete process of creating a unique character from simple shapes to fully sculpted anatomy, armor, and accessories while understanding the artistic decisions behind each step.
Master Dynamic Posing & Stylized Detailing
Develop the skills to pose your character with energy and personality, and add refined details that enhance depth, story, and visual impact to your final model.
Achieve High-Quality Anime-Style Renders
Finish your project using polished, stylized rendering techniques inspired by anime aesthetics perfect for portfolio pieces, collectible-figure concepts, or personal artwork.
