ZBRUSH FORUM CHALLENGE - Show your first work!

[dustbin1_uk]

This is a great thread! good to see where people have come from.

Here are my first works:

http://www.dustyghost.com/images/art/Pod%20jumper%20Progress%203.JPG

http://www.dustyghost.com/images/art/3D%20Ghost.JPG

[soulreaver]

Hi, This's my first Zbrush work, done in ZBrush 2 a year ago. Base mesh done in max & I was learning along the way TRex_praveen3d.jpg

[Svet_P]

Hi all and greetings from South Africa.
My first post and my first ever Zbrush sculp :)
Base mesh done in maya, it was actualy a self portrait project that I decided to put into Zbrush and mess around with.Z0001.jpgChitauri? :D

[nehock]

Self portrait model - This is my first self portrait - critic comments are welcomed

[XxDarkMessiahxX]

Looks decent Nehock. A good likeness. The ear needs a little bulking up though.

[loafachu]

Heres mine:p

[chabah]

more arte to com

[N-dy]

Ok. Here is mine. Just finished it. It's my first one and im still learning all the finer thigs. Not going to fix this one any more , it's time to try something else.
Spiderman_s.jpg
Spiderman_notext_s.jpg

[nehock]

actually my ears are smaller.

[priest_boy]

hi...... this is my work....but i am still working on it :o :o ;) ;)
mino1.jpg
mino2.jpg
mino3.jpg

[DigitalDream]

Ok this is my first Model done in Zbrush rendering Vue 6
xstream and yes i like Meats Meier :D
Brain_Game900x900.jpg

[Ls3D]

First abomination in brief ZB history. Base mesh was mine from 3DS Max Sub-D workflow. See here (http://www.bitchmicrophone.com/) for latest deconstruction.
Shea_ZBrushBitchEarly.jpg

[Ultradialectics]

hi people, let me introduce myself i am a 2d graphic artist
and this is the result of my first steps into 3d.

frank1.jpg
frank2.jpg
cat1.jpg
cat2.jpg

[wallacekirkwood]

Hi everybody this is the first model i have done in z brush. I love this programe Im sure ill post some more. Hope you like, cheers!
skull.jpg

[Gaia's_Raider]

this is my firts work, I know it's bad, but it's not too bad for my first time.
head.jpg

[Diego Massaro]

This is my first "serious" work with Z (if you don't count tutorial stuff). Effort not included!

Dinosaurio.jpg

[@!i_3@]

Hi Guys, this is my first work in Z-Brush.


Hope U guys like my work.;)
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[chalkman]

This is my first work in Zbrush ... I used one of the default tools as a jumping off point.

I looked at the app years ago and found it hard to get my head around. 3.1 rocks! I just downloaded the 30 day trial version this morning.

Cheers, :D

David

[VinayKr]

HEre is my first attempt in zbrush from a sphere to a head
And then retopolized it for better edgeloops

Hope u like it....

Male-posed-1.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2779181%27,%27Male-posed-1.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[solebrotha]

I used zbrush and photo shop to darken areas-- krakken_head_simple2.jpg

[Publius]

Here's my first creation made in about 30 minutes to try and get a handle on where the tools were/get a feel for the program. Not on par with most of the other great stuff here but hey, we all have to start somewhere :lol:

alienfy3.jpg

[Jason Belec]

I just wanted to cheer everyone on.

It's always wonderful to see those willing to share the really first works with Zbrush so that progress can be seen over time. For some I think you missed the point of this thread, but time will tell.

Welcome to 2008 to everyone here and viewing, keep encouraging new people to post here, it's rather interesting in the pattern developing and should help provide useful tutorials and threads to help get everyone upto the level they desire to be at.

;)

[spaceboy412]

prior to using zbrush for the first time i had done some modeling and sculpting with maya.
i'm not sure if these are my first models, but they are the oldest files that i have, made back in zbrush 1.55
i have no clue what the thing on the left was supposed to be, a tree maybe?maybe its upside down.
its interesting to see how caracatured the face is, i still have a problem with making eyes too big at the beginning. and still occassionally find myself sculpting with overexaggerated features then later sizing them down, too many years drawing comics i suppose. Jason do you still have rabbits(looking at your first post in this tread)? i have four, poo and roo wouldve been great names, its like a minefield even though i sweep like 10times a day.:lol:
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[Slosh]

I didn't realize this thread was for everyone to post their first works, including those of us who have been around awhile. I though it was only for the recent crop of newbies, so I didn't post. I got ZBrush in March 2002. I looked through my archives and old ZBC threads and found this one from April 12, 2002. I think that makes it my oldest head model. Prior to this, I only did vases, a turtle, M&M's...stuff like that.

Uncle Cleetus.jpg

[RELOX]

this is my first works i made in zbrush 3.1 cheers :lol: infected.JPG skull.JPG

[pariahrob]

Here is my first zbrush project. Still w.i.p but very nearly there.

zbgrab_b.jpg

[spaceboy412]

phariahbob,not bad, if that is supposed to be a bullet entry and you're striving for realism you need to crush the skull in a bit, if you look up some real images of bullet wounds (not the fake movie type) the bone will collapse, esp depending on the calibur of the round.

[skullbeast]

updated
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[cactork]

here is my first "thing" in zbrush! :D

[3dgb]

Ok, I'm the rookie here, but still want your honest opinions ok. ( I know the eyes are pretty lame), Any advice helps. Thanks. Later...First Face.jpg

[homi]

hi all it's my first work with zbrush,hope you like it;)

http://http://i13.tinypic.com/729mcer.jpg



i want to make full body but i cant find good zscript,who can help me?:cry:

[homi]

hi all it's my first work with zbrush,hope you like it ;)






http://i13.tinypic.com/729mcer.jpg


i want to make full body but i cant find good zscript,who can help me? :cry:

[Federico Arroyo]

Those are images from my first sculpted model that I done in Maya, it´s very simple sculpted mesh. This is my first post also, I´m new on forums and my english is not perfect (maybe need some directions and common use of the forum).
Thanks to all people that allows students to grow up, as artists.
troodonrender.jpg
troodonrender2.jpg

[chandro uttam]

my first work with zbrush
wip thread
http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?p=416798#post416798


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[TRUZART]

zbrush3.0/psd3.0/wacom

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[adrianmassaro]

no rendering, no previous experience on 3d sculpting, just "this"

[adrianmassaro]

homerida.jpg no rendering, no previous experience in 3d sculpting, just "this"

[Dali.P.]

And here is my very first model with zbrush....by the way nice thread :tu:

[Argeus]

hi everyone!
NIce stuff here!
this is my very first post, im on this 3d world at about 2 months and this is my first atempt on zbrush.Started with a normal sphere and then model it out.Of corse is nothing fancy, i cant poly paint(duno how to lol), texture also somewhat sucks lol but this is what i made in one hour and 30 minutes.Hope your like it.


(by the way if someone can point me into some kind of tutorial or even give me some idea of how i can make the eyes that woul be awesome)

Stay cool guys!
face.JPG

[balexBKK]

Hi everyone!

Just started ZBrush last week with a DVD tutorial. Didn't have much 3D experience other than Google SketchUp... however, loved ZBrush's intuitive organic sculpting. Felt really natural.
Background of this pic is of course a classic photograph - location here in Thailand.
Will probably not polish this model more than this (even though it needs a lot more to be done). Would like to go on to other models and also get into abstracts. Anyone have any tips for abstract ZBrush art?? Would love feedback and comments.

Cheers! ALEX
cave1.jpg

[TRUZART]

Hi Alex,
I'd like to join a group that chats about 3-D... Do you chat with other 3-D guys... I think it's cool to work with more than one guy while ur learning at home. Take care man...

Eric


www.myspace.com/trumedia

[sltrOlsson]

Ooh.. ncie topic.. Well i have been using Zbrush a week.. This is my almost done project..

Stoner lady -

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[Krisdog]

Here are my first two both done today, just started my 30 day trial and love it!
Heres my version of the tutorial head, modelled from a sphere:
zb2.jpg
zb5.jpg
and somethinng a bit more fun and less symetrical, again really quickly modelled from a sphere
zb1.jpg
zb3.jpg
zb4.jpg
any feedback would be very much appreciated!

[cookepuss]

My 1st and 3rd ZB models. All 1-hr or less sculpts. All pure ZB. Never used ZB3 prior to this.

1stZB3model.jpg
3rdZB3model.jpg

[Weaselhat]

I downloaded the demo last week, I love how easy it was to learn the software!Werewolf2.jpg (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2785193%27,%27Werewolf2.jpg%27,1 ,0%29)

[sogan_renderer]

hi.. my 1st post and my 1st zb scene. 2.5 d brush training.

zbrushdeneme.jpg

[crgiger]

my first sculpture using ZBrush. I started with a 3d sphere and used no reference. I haven't tackled textures yet, just basic, white for the eyes and skin for the rest, materials. I used a pretty old Wacom Graphire 2.
(http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27%27,%27wip3.jpg%27,1,0%29)
wip2.jpg
wip3.jpg

[DELTATHUND3R]

Hi all,Im totally new too modeling and ZBRUSH,when I first ventured on this site I was flabbergasted by all the amazing artist here.
Some of you are trully Lords of Zbrush.Amazing skillz and passion alot of you have..
SO I thought I would give it ago.
Heres my first 2 models I made in the first week of haveing zbrush.
Im sticking too a theme until I feel I can move on too something else.
SeaCreatures.
Heres my Octo...
Thanks too lord CannedMushrooms awsome tuts and Lord Meats whos dvd I just got.Ive only watched the intro and Bonus.Im looking so forward too that.BTW OMG on Meats work blew me away...
very first octy.
bigocta.jpg
second octy i liked this one
newoct.jpg
octdetail.jpg
octyclose.jpg
first scene with painting in zbrush.
Second model..
little fishy...
fishymod.jpg
firstfish.jpg

[spaceboy412]

DeltaT, those are some nice first works, i see some polygrouping nightmares though. Its nice that not only did you make a model, but a final picture as well:tu:

[gumby666]

Here's my first attempt at modeling using ZBrush 3 demo version. I love software and it's ease of use. Of course this is really basic compared to what some people are creating. Can't wait to polypaint this guy and then start on a full character sculpt. This took me about 2 hours but I did watch all the ZClassroom videos which I'd highly recommend to any other newbies!
C&C would be appreciated :D

HeadSculpt01.jpg

[normjordan]

I've had Zbrush for a week now and it's safe to say I am totally obsessed. I don't know anything about Maya, Photoshop or any other programs that are often mentioned but in my eyes Zbrush is a gift from god. This head is my first piece I have been working on. THANK YOU ZBRUSH!!!!

first piece.jpg

[wilq]

Maybe nothing really fancy like others ppl made, but this is mine first work in zbrush (+some Photoshop). Hope you like it ^^

[Malo Juanito]

MEXICO says Hi to everybody!!! I´m new with 3d software. And this is the first thing that came out from Zbrush.

Sino vas a darme, no me quites. Sino vas a ayudarme, no me estobes

[Dias86]

:cool: Love ZBrush !

[evil_e]

here is my first zbrush project..... made with z sphere's and mostly the standard and smooth brushes,and using the built in alpha's . alot of good stuff on these first time sculpts keep on rockin zbrush peeps




devil-rabbit1.jpg

[EagleEyeKing]

So ya, I'm a total Zbrush noob as I just got it today and am used to Maya and Renderman for rendering. I'll give this a shot and use the ZB renderer, then post my first project. I hope it turns out well, wish me luck!!! :D

[nakira2ca]

tauntaun2.jpg I just started Learning ZBrush3 and apart from playing around with some of the tools, I decided to model a Tauntaun from Star Wars. Unfortunately I messed up the ZSpheres on the fingers and toes and can't seem to get rid of the pinching so I will be redoing it from scratch at a later date. I have seen some better tutorials for doing fingers so I don't think I will have this problem next time.

[nakira2ca]

I don't know why my image is not showing up. It worked in the preview.

[alenah]

hi, this is my very 1st zbrush attempt - in fact - this my 1st 3d model ever,
I had no previous 3d experience (except for previous real-clay modelling :) ) when downloaded the ZB trial version ..

this guy looks awful, but I love him - as I had never ever thought of being able to do 3d-whatever, unless I sculpted this "great" one :)

I fell in love with ZB from the very first minute I saw it ..

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[jvansolm]

I've been a regular visitor to the forums but never had the time to experiment with zbrush.
All i did so far was trying to get comfortable with the sculpting tools.
So this is my first zbrush project and post.
It took me about 4 hours to get to this point.

combivs6.jpg

[TickleMeCthulhu]

Okay, cool- finally a topic to which I can post some work without feeling much shame. I have to say, I'm very impressed at some of the first works being shown here. Well, this isn't the very 'first' thing I did on ZBrush, but it's the first sculpt I actually took beyond the 'doodling' phase. It's still pretty terrible- I didn't know anything about topography or how to paint. I just wanted to try and do a sphynx cat. I didn't even have a good method for doing the wrinkles. So, it ended up looking like a play-doh sculpt.

sphynxcatdiv6.jpg

[zaheer07]

this is mine... i know proportions are a bit out, but hey its the first try right :D

manotor-4mill.jpg

[fredreis]

My first work in Z! - Comments please!


Hi! My work was based in Alex Ross art (JUSTICE - DC)

Next step is the model: THE FLASH... coming soon.


Thanks

BATMAN_fredreis.jpg

[Jefman]

firsty.jpg this is my first try at anything I hope I get a LOT better.

[Jefman]

Man there is a lot to learn.firsty.jpg

[Ecthelion]

The Space Face was my first work in ZBrush. I created it from a sphere (didn't know about Zspheres at that time) and worked on it for a few hours.

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[ploon]

This place is awesome - I've been modelling environments and props full time for 12 years and wanted to try stuff a bit mre curvy heheh...bought some Super Sculpey first, had a play round then got the ZB demo. Into my second week and loving it, like a kid in a candy store. Just waiting on a payment for some freelance stuff and i'm slapping my money down for this awesome piece of kit.

Looked at ZB many many years ago and thought "wha?" wish I'd persevered.

Heres my first model...i did a tutorial skull first tbh but I'd prefer to show my first attempt at making something for myself so really this is my second model....sorry.

This model isnt finished yet, its based on a photo of Bill Burroughs so I want to get some real aging in there. I tried out the topology stuff last night and want to try the poly painting as that looks very fun indeed.

I'm really finding the Scott Spencer and Eric Keller books incredibly useful, thoroughly recommend both of them!

SYB2.jpg

[georgericky32]

I'm new at using zbrush. Hope it's ok. comments & advice welcomed.

first project3.jpg

[Freerunner]

Hi all,

This is my first non tutorial based piece of work and he is still a W.I.P. any comments appreciated.

Free

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[twopinacoladas]

This was my first one, was based of the Locusts from Gears of War, I have to go back to it and fix some stuff up once I get some newer stuff done. Cool to see the concept artist for Marcus here :D Gears was awesome cant wait for the sequel.

I dont think I had the normals all working properly gotta fix some of them and make displacments.

Gears_of_War_Locust_by_twopinacoladas.jpg

http://twopinacoladas.deviantart.com/art/Gears-of-War-Locust-91852922 (http://twopinacoladas.deviantart.com/art/Gears-of-War-Locust-91852922)

[XxDarkMessiahxX]

Nice start two pinacoladas. He feels a bit puny for a Locust though. He's got some anatomy problems though. Bulk him up big time.
I cant wait for the second game too. The latest gameply footage looked sick. If you're really into Gears and 3D modeling, I highly recommend the d'artiste Character Modeling 2 book. Its got a breakdown of the whole character creation workflow.

[surono]

this is my first attempt on zbrush sclupting :D joker maskwhy so serious copy.jpg

[BlueCougar]

Hey, had Zbrush since 1 now have 3 and finally opened it up and did something with it! I did a sketch of my son as a Draenei child and used a bronze shader that really sells it.

ZACHDRAENEIBUST.jpg

[Tomo123]

Well, guys, here's my very first work in ZBrush. I hope some of you like it, and that you can give me some advice about finishing this model. After all, it is still a WIP. The first problem I have are the teeth and the alpha I will use on the horns.

Lots of greetings from sunny Croatia. Enjoy the summer.

P.S. This head model is being done with a mouse, as I am waiting for my tablet to arrive.

mind_the_horns.jpg

[twopinacoladas]

I modelled the body more off a body builder style, i think my normals are messed up and if i had displacements he would probably have a little more bulk. Tho he is skinny compared to the ones in the game.

My friend has that Character Modelling 2 book they have a really good workflow theres a lot of good stuff in it. I'd like to figure out how to do hair with alphas as well so much stuff to learn so little time. I did a model of Marcus but i rushed it to much, i'd like to go back and re texture it. lots of its bland and not very detailed it was a model I did before the locust that i never got to texturing. Maybe I'll post it in the second zbrush thread...

[fastero]

here is one of my first.

[tpendl20]

Ill let the pictures do the talking.

clown_model_01.JPG clown_model_02.JPG clown_model_03.JPG clown_model_06.JPG tpendl20_CLOWN_01.JPG tpendl20_CLOWN_04.JPG tpendl20_CLOWN_05.JPG clown_final_03.JPG teddy_view1.JPG teddy_view3.JPG tpendl20_teddy_01.jpg render_test_04.jpg

haven't had the time to properly render the models.
enjoy!

[maxfli]

I'm sure it will sit for awhile till i get to it again. Hope it is good enough for those out there that have way more experience than I . You all are mind boggling with your creations , thank you for opening the brain again .

[meanboythecat]

Here's my first piece.

[Wowlex]

I just discovered ZBrush, and I'm already addicted. Here's my inaugural sculpt.

[JasonKing]

My first work:
10.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27106150%27,%2710.jpg%27,1,0%29)

15.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%27106151%27,%2715.jpg%27,1,0%29)

Exported the low poly, dis. map, cav. map and texture. Brought
it together in Maya and rendered it with Mentalray.

[mike74722]

Hey! This is my first project in Zbrush. I'm still learning all of the tools. This is my predator WIP.predator_2.jpg pred_3.jpg predator_4.jpg

[Ixtabyss]

Here's one of my first. mojPrvi_covek.jpg

[enzoid]

hello there!, my name is enzo, i'm still a noob at zbrush and this is one of my first works with help from a few tutorials. my fav dbz character, kid buu. :) kid buu.jpg

[IamTravis316]

heres my first projects in zbrush 3

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n214/iamtravis316/skull2.jpg


http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n214/iamtravis316/demonhead.jpg

[IamTravis316]

my first....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n214/iamtravis316/demonhead.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n214/iamtravis316/skull2.jpg

[splattered]

Hey ImmZ, i just signed up and can't PM for some reason, but if you by any chance see this i just wanted to say that i LOVE your Savage Dragon bust... i'm just now checking out tutorials and stuff but immediately SD was the project i wanted to start with. Any tips for me? :P

[chemotoledo]

Hello Zbrush users!

I just want to load the real first character i made in zbrush. It's nice to see with what we started. =D

[Urenze]

Base mesh modeled with Blender. Sculpted and painted with ZBrush.

[Murasame]

Hey this is my first post on zbrushcentral im realy new to this. Started zbrush two month ago ^^ ( I love it :D )!!! I have no experienc with other 3d programs. I´ll try hard to get some skills.
So here is my first mech

[Dagonet]

My first sclupt in Zbrush

[Mahlikus The Black]

My first two images were for a contest.
Here is the first one.

Mahkabre-Within-Final-depth-f.jpg

Second one!

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What memories!!! :D

[tarunisme]

This was my first zbrush model, Made It for My portfolio, my portfolio got delayed for 2 months for learning zbrush. This one was done in zbrush 3.5

TreeElfFront.JPG

[markbaiz]

My first peace...<sniff>