Grant Abbitt Courses

How to Build a Portfolio Employers Actually Want to See

Discover how to create a compelling 3D art portfolio that stands out to employers by adding narrative spark and avoiding common mistakes that keep artists from getting hired.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating an Awesome Low Poly Skeleton Warrior in Blender

Master low-poly skeleton warrior creation in Blender from 2D concept to 3D model, rigging, and dynamic lighting. Includes free 70+ Halloween asset pack for game development.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender Tutorial - Texture Painting for PS1 Characters

Master texture painting techniques in Blender to create authentic PS1-style low-poly characters with retro aesthetic and classic PlayStation 1 realism.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PlayStation 1 Characters in Blender - Low-Poly 3D Modeling Tutorial

Master low-poly 3D modeling techniques to create retro PlayStation 1-style characters using Blender's overlapping geometry method, UV mapping, and classic texturing.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender 5's New Array Modifier - Create Random and Circle Arrays

Master Blender 5's enhanced Array Modifier to create randomized scales, rotations, and offsets plus new circle and curve shapes for organic, varied designs beyond uniform arrays.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Secret to Modeling Anything in Blender 3D

Master the "Breaking Objects Down" method to model any complex 3D object in Blender by deconstructing it into basic shapes, building confidence for professional 3D art creation.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Easy Rigging Using Rigify in Blender

Master character rigging in Blender using the built-in Rigify add-on to create functional armatures, set up bone layers, and parent meshes for low-poly PlayStation-style characters.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Get Good at Blender - Advanced Topology - The Knight

Advanced Blender tutorial on creating a knight chess piece, focusing on topology techniques like edge flow and pole placement. Covers modeling from base to final details, emphasizing best practices for 3D artists.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advanced Topology - The Bishop

Advanced Blender tutorial on creating a Bishop chess piece, focusing on topology techniques like edge flow and pole placement. Includes tips on using the shrinkwrap modifier for precise modeling.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geometry Nodes in Blender 4 - Creating Procedural Pathways Tutorial

Learn to create procedural stone pathways in Blender 4 using Geometry Nodes. Master curve manipulation, mesh generation, and grass integration for a dynamic, easily adaptable 3D environment.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender 4 for Absolute Beginners - A Comprehensive Guide from Scratch

Comprehensive guide to Blender 4 basics, covering interface, object manipulation, texturing, and rendering. Create a space scene while learning essential 3D modeling skills.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender 4 for Absolute Beginners - Comprehensive Guide Part 2: Rocket Modeling and Rendering

Comprehensive guide to creating a space scene in Blender, covering modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques for beginners. Includes step-by-step instructions for crafting a detailed rocket model.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender 4.2 - What You Need to Know Before Upgrading

Discover key changes and improvements in Blender 4.2, including potential compatibility issues, to make an informed decision about upgrading your 3D modeling software.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beginner Blender 4.2 Tutorial - Modeling a Low-Poly Well - Part 1

Model a low-poly well in Blender 4.2 using simple, effective techniques suitable for beginners. Learn essential 3D modeling skills for game development and low-poly asset creation.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Game Character - The Rogue - Blender 3

Learn to create a fully animated, game-ready low poly rogue character in Blender 3. Covers modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation techniques with tips for efficient workflow.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video