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Ryan Darling
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ZBrushMastery.com | ZBrush Instructor | Darling3D.com | 3D Artist

My latest ZBrush turntable shows a helmet concept inspired by the NES, with animated visor states: dark tint ➡ clear ➡ chrome.

Like if you want the tutorial for this.
See the full video here: youtu.be/XMPJWiPkjY0

#zbrush #maxon #Nintendo #3DArt #RetroDesign #conceptdesign
April 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Not bad for a test print.

#maxon #zbrush #nintendo
April 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
April 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
What if the NES launched a space program in 1985?

Introducing the NES Retro Helmet Concept—a futuristic helmet built from my childhood DNA.

Over-the-top? Absolutely.
Functional? Probably not.
Fun? 100%.
Retrofuturism Much?

#Maxon #ZBrush #Nintendo #RetroFuturism #HardSurface #ConceptDesign #LCAD
April 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Ever wondered what a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) would look like as a sci-fi helmet? No? Well, I did it for ya!

I went all-in on this retro, over-the-top design for my Advanced ZBrush Students.

What other mashups you'd want to see?

#maxon #ZBrush #NES #3DArt #ConceptDesign #RetroFuture
April 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Just wanted to share a small but meaningful milestone—
My work was featured in the ZBrush slideshow during install!

It’s a quiet honor and I’m grateful to the teams at Maxon, and ZBrush community!

#maxon #ZBrush #DigitalSculpting #3DArt #ZBrushArtist #CGArt #Gratitude #ArtistRecognition
April 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Hey! Scott Eaton is great, but I’m sure he still has his off days. The first step is always the biggest. Never stop stepping!

OMG, that sounded way better in my head.
January 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
ZModeler is the best!
My money is on that it will be on iPad at some point. Even if it takes a few years.. worth it! Too many people want it.

I just hope it has some heavy metal sound effects like I keep requesting!
January 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I teach ZBrush at an art School in Laguna beach. If you want to get better with ZBrush quick, I can help you get started.
January 27, 2025 at 6:40 AM
They got ZBrush on iPad now. It has mostly everything the desktop version has.
January 27, 2025 at 6:31 AM
It's super cheap if you're a student. ZBrush is just too much fun not to have.
January 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I'd would love to play this game again like this!
January 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I teach ZBrush and have been using it for 20 years plus. Blender is cool if ZBrush isn't accessible, but I would never choose it over ZBrush. The UI, ecosystem and community is too good!
January 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Keep it going. It's got some good proportions.
January 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
These are great projects for ZBrush! Just pull the trigger and do it!
January 27, 2025 at 5:39 AM
🎉 Big Announcement: My New #ZBrush Book Is Coming Soon!

🙏 A special thank you to these amazing contributors:

Ian Robinson, Jared Krichevsky, and the incredible Packt team!

📖 Preorder Now on Amazon: www.amazon.com/ZBrush-Proje...

Reserve your copy today!

#ZBrush #Maxon #Packt
January 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM