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ZBrush 101: ZBrush for Absolute Beginners

ZBrush 101: ZBrush for Absolute Beginners

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Master ZBrush as fast as possible, without the confusion.

You don’t need talent.
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to know anything about 3D.

You only need this course.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Master ZBrush

From zero confidence to clear understanding, you'll Learn:

  • How ZBrush Thinks

    so you stop guessing and start sculpting

  • Navigation & UI

    so finding tools feels natural, not random

  • Essential Brushes

    so you wield them with purpose

  • Masking & Selections

    so you isolate, protect, and edit exactly what you intend

  • Geometry Workflows

    so you control detail, flexibility, and cleanliness at every stage

💡 Built for Artists Who Want to Sculpt with Confidence

Whether you’ve never opened ZBrush before, or you’ve tried and felt frustrated, this course helps you own the fundamentals so you can:

  • Navigate without confusion
  • Sculpt intentional forms
  • Understand why things behave the way they do
  • Build a workflow that feels good and reliable

✨ What You’ll Achieve

  • Understanding

    You’ll grasp the core ideas behind ZBrush, not just memorize buttons.

  • Control

    You’ll sculpt with precision, using brushes and transforms like tools, not guesses.

  • Confidence

    You’ll finally feel comfortable working in ZBrush, even if you’ve struggled before.

  • Creation

    Finally know how to use ZBrush instead of just guessing and getting stuck.

🧠 Clear Instruction. No Guesswork

ZBrush 101 is a focused walkthrough, built to remove confusion as you follow along

Inside, you’ll get:

  • Clear explanations of what each tool does and when to use it
  • Straightforward demonstrations you can follow step by step
  • Practical tips that save time and prevent common beginner mistakes
  • Context for why certain buttons and settings matter

By the end, ZBrush won’t feel random. It’ll feel usable.

📚 What You’ll Learn

Here’s how the course is structured (each section builds on the last):

  • Foundations & Setup

    (Chapters 1–4)

    Learn what ZBrush is, how it thinks, and how to work inside it without frustration. This section covers the interface, navigation, and file management so you start sculpting with confidence instead of confusion.

  • Brushes & Sculpting Control

    (Chapters 5–7)

    Understand the essential brushes, how to control them, and how symmetry works. You’ll learn to make intentional, clean sculpting decisions instead of fighting unpredictable strokes.

  • Masking, Selections & Isolation

    (Chapters 8–9)

    Learn how to isolate, protect, and target specific areas of your sculpt using masking and selections. This section gives you precision and speed when working on complex forms.

  • Tools, Subtools & Geometry Structure

    (Chapter 10)

    Understand how ZBrush organizes geometry through tools and subtools. You’ll learn how to append, split, merge, duplicate, and organize parts so your sculpts stay clean and manageable as they grow.

  • Resolution, Topology & Subdivisions

    (Chapters 11–14)

    Master how geometry resolution works in ZBrush using Dynamesh, ZRemesher, subdivision levels, and dynamic subdivisions. You’ll learn when to stay flexible, when to refine, and how to avoid common geometry mistakes.

  • Transforming, Painting & Moving Forward

    (Chapters 15–18)

    Learn to reshape and refine your sculpt using the Gizmo, transpose tools, deformations, color, and materials. You’ll also get clear direction on how to continue improving after the course ends.

✨ And best of all: You’re getting over 6 hours of incredible, organized content that you can revisit anytime, with lifetime access.

🧰 Included With the Course

  • Lifetime access to the full course
  • Clear, organized instructions you can revisit anytime
  • 6 Hours of real-time video
  • Example Projects, UI, Hotkeys, and More!
  • Practical knowledge you can apply immediately

🙋 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience?

No, not at all. This course starts at the very beginning and guides you clearly through each chapter.

What if I’ve already tried ZBrush before?

This course helps you finally make sense of ZBrush fundamentals so everything you’ve tried before sticks.

What software version do I need?

Because ZBrush’s core tools and concepts have remained consistent for years, you can follow along even if you’re using a much older version of the software from 10+ years ago. We teach fundamentals that translate across versions, so the skills you learn here apply no matter which version of ZBrush you are using.

How long is the course, and can I go at my own pace?

The course includes over 6 hours of highly-polished, organized instruction. You can watch and rewatch the lessons anytime, at your own pace, with lifetime access.

Where can I get your brushes, etc?

You can find my custom brushes below, along with one of my best tools ModMesh.

Follygon's Brushes

ModMesh

You can find even more here.

What is a good next step after this course?

After completing ZBrush 101, you’ll have a strong foundation and a clear path forward. For the perfect next step, I recommend continuing with:

Master Your ZBrush Sculpting Workflow

How to Sculpt the Head: Anatomy and Structure

🙌 Stop Struggling. Start Sculpting.

This course gives you the foundation to approach ZBrush with clarity and confidence.

So if you’ve been:

  • Frustrated by menus and buttons
  • Stuck on navigation
  • Guessing your way through brushes
  • Or just tired of not knowing what to do next...

Let’s fix that.

Enroll above and let’s make everything click.