Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 1: Head & Anatomy

Overview

Ready to take your 3D sculpting skills to the next level? In this first course of the specialization, instructor Dave Reed walks you through the complete process of blocking and shaping a stylized female character—perfect for those aiming to capture the charm of Disney and Pixar–style art. By the end of this course, you will be able to: * Create accurate head and facial structures for stylized characters. * Sculpt expressive eyes, lips, and other key facial features. * Block in body forms, hands, and feet with correct proportions. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced Nomad Sculpt users who want to move beyond simple characters and into full human figures with personality and style. To be successful, you should have a basic understanding of Nomad Sculpt’s interface and core tools. You’ll need Nomad Sculpt v1.84 or later, running on an iPad, iPad Pro, or compatible Android tablet. By working step-by-step with Dave, you’ll not only gain technical skills, but also learn problem-solving strategies to tackle complex shapes and maintain clean, appealing forms. Instructor bio: Dave Reed is a 2D and 3D illustrator and digital creator based in Brooklyn, New York. He holds a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, where he developed his craft in both traditional and digital mediums. With a passion for visual storytelling and design, Dave brings a creative and practical approach to his teaching, helping learners build the skills and confidence to create their own illustrations and digital art.

Syllabus

Getting Started & Core Head Features

Begin your sculpting journey by mastering the foundational tools, shapes, and techniques needed to create a stylized female character’s head. You’ll work step-by-step from basic geometry to nuanced facial features, ensuring a solid base for the rest of your sculpt.

Building the Body & Lower Anatomy

Learn to create a balanced, proportionally accurate base body for your character. You’ll explore body blocking methods, refine forms, and sculpt realistic yet stylized feet — an often-overlooked but crucial detail in character creation.

Hands, Arms & Skeletal Structure

Hands and arms bring character and personality to your sculpt. In this module, you’ll develop the skills to sculpt hands with confidence, create anatomically sound arms, and understand skeletal reference points to enhance realism in your designs.