Grease Pencil Pro Bundle: The Complete Path From Zero To Professional Character Creation

by CG Cookie in Training


Learn Grease Pencil from scratch to hands on practice all the way through complete character concept creation for a professional pipeline.

Amp up your 2D skills in Blender with the Grease Pencil Mastery Bundle! You get 3 full courses of in-depth instruction in Grease Pencil from renowned 3D artist and illustrator, Paul Caggegi. Learn all the things you can do with Grease Pencil. Draw incredible concepts. Design characters that can be used directly or as reference for 3D modeling. This bundle has everything you need to take full advantage of Blender's secret weapon.

What’s Included in the Bundle:


DRAW! - Get Started with Grease Pencil 

(No, you don't need to know how to draw)

  • Perfect for Beginners: Whether you're new to Blender or just discovering Grease Pencil, this free introductory course is the ideal starting point. Learn the basics of Grease Pencil, from the essential tools and materials to creating your first custom assets.
  • Hands-on Learning: Gain a solid understanding of how to create and modify brushes, use modifiers and effects to enhance your art, and explore how to work in Blender’s 3D space while creating 2D drawings.
  • Animation Basics: Dip your toes into the world of animation as you animate your very first 2D object, giving you the foundation to bring your drawings to life.



CONCEPT - Create Stunning Concept Art in Blender

  • Bring Your Ideas to Life: This intermediate-level course focuses on creating a single, polished piece of concept art. Explore the entire concept art pipeline—from brainstorming ideas and color theory to sketching and refining a final design
  • Master Creative Process: Learn how to interpret a brief, ideate, explore visual styles, and gather inspiration for your project. Develop your ability to communicate your ideas clearly to clients or collaborators.
  • Real-World Application: Follow along with the creation of a character design (LUNA), and apply what you’ve learned to your own concept art. Get hands-on experience using Blender's powerful tools for texture painting, sketching, and final delivery.



    TURNAROUND - From Concept to Detailed Model Sheet

    • Take Your Concept to the Next Level: This course bridges the gap between concept art and 3D modeling, teaching you how to create a character turnaround sheet, an essential step for any 3D artist.
    • Detailed Techniques: Learn how to turn your polished concept art into a comprehensive turnaround with accurate details, multiple angles, and pose variations. Add technical details that will help a 3D modeler bring your character to life
    • Efficient Workflow: Discover how to use Blender’s modifiers, layers, and compositing tools to streamline your process, ensuring that your turnaround is both clear and easy to follow.


    Why This Bundle is Perfect for You:

    Comprehensive Learning: From basic drawing and animation to advanced character turnarounds, this bundle offers a step-by-step guide that takes you from novice to pro, regardless of your starting point.

    Real-World Skills: Learn industry-standard techniques used by concept artists and animators, which you can immediately apply to professional projects or personal creative work.

    Hands-On Practice: Each course includes practical exercises and real-world examples, allowing you to create actual, portfolio-ready pieces as you learn.

    Lifetime Access: With lifetime access to all three courses, you can learn at your own pace and revisit the material whenever you need a refresher or new inspiration.

    By the end of this bundle, you'll have mastered:

    • How to create 2D art in a 3D environment using Grease Pencil
    • Techniques for animating and bringing your 2D drawings to life
    • The process of creating polished concept art and presenting it to clients How
    • Techniques for animating and bringing your 2D drawings to life
    • The process of creating polished concept art and presenting it to clients
    • How to produce detailed character turnarounds ready for 3D modeling

    Get started and go pro with Grease Pencil!

    Whether you're looking to explore new artistic mediums, refine your animation skills, or create stunning concept art, Grease Pencil Pro offers all the tools you need to succeed. With in-depth lessons, practical tips, and valuable insights from industry professionals, you’ll quickly build the skills to create professional level artwork in Blender.


    Want more CG Cookie Courses?

    If you get inspired and would like to become a CG Cookie member after purchasing this course, send a message to support@cgcookie.com and we will be happy to help you set up an annual membership while discounting the amount you paid for this course on Blender Market.  A membership will give you access to our instructors, our community and 100+ CG Cookie Blender courses.  Be sure to mention your Blender Market Order ID and we will take it from there.

    For more information, visit cgcookie.com or head over to our Creator Profile here on Blender Market.

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    Published 8 days ago
    Blender Version 4.2, 4.1, 4.0
    License Royalty Free
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