# Character scultping practice and tricks **URL:** \ **Category:** Works in Progress\ **Tags:** sculpting, characters, texturing, lighting\ **Created:** [August 9, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890 "2026-08-09T22:45:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/1 "2026-08-09T22:45:08Z")
Currently practicing more sculpting, if you guys have tips and tricks i would love to hear them, and feed backs always great as I am always working to improve. I generally design all my character from scratch for this project I know I want a dragon of some kind so I am starting out with a plane and cutting out different shapes as I found this to be very effective for quickly sketching out ideas and moving the them around. love would to hear your guys approach to planning out the shapes of characters. I am still pretty new as I am mostly self taught and have been using blender for about half a year more or less.😊 I think this looks okay for the rough shape although i will tweak some shapes in the sculpt like the jaw.🤔 ![Screenshot 2026-08-09 at 3.39.00 PM](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/7/7/3/773e33ceaa385138d60545bfb240ce68d28fdd17.png) ![Screenshot 2026-08-09 at 5.00.18 PM](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/0/4/b/04b205f41a206c9aad4de78277cdea7fde68d350.png) ![dragon lizard](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/c/f/9/cf9ae6dbcf52770d03aae94f3eadd4240d58ef6d.png) ![Character sculpt1](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/1/e/c/1ecb5a76fa67950b6307d9f5dcdd4cb577bf5717.png) ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/2 "2026-08-10T00:01:22Z")
Ah sculpted the basic shape and now time for retopo! ![Screenshot 2026-08-09 at 5.00.18 PM](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/0/4/b/04b205f41a206c9aad4de78277cdea7fde68d350.png) ---
**Author:** ![Vertex\_Vault](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/vertex_vault/32/1469669_2.png) [@Vertex\_Vault](https://blenderartists.org/u/Vertex_Vault)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/3 "2026-08-10T02:59:53Z")
Use reference images, reference images are your best friend when sculpting. and just open an empty scene and try all those sculpting brushes, some are very useful but most of us miss them ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/4 "2026-08-10T03:40:29Z")
Thank you for the advice, I think the crease brush is going to great for adding wrinkles around the eyes and defining the lips!🖌 ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/5 "2026-08-10T03:53:35Z")
I came across this earlier today, and thought it was great. Even though it cuts itself short, there’s still a lot to learn from it. [https://youtu.be/X9Mjj33yI1A](https://youtu.be/X9Mjj33yI1A) ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/6 "2026-08-10T03:55:07Z")
Thanks I will definitely be watching this! ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/7 "2026-08-10T17:36:00Z")
Here’s another good channel I happened across. [https://www.youtube.com/@Trikvlt/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@Trikvlt/videos) ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/8 "2026-08-10T17:49:23Z")
Thanks! I learned a lot from the last video too!📝 ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/9 "2026-08-10T17:53:02Z")
And as an added bonus, if you like soft jazz and lo-fi beats, that channel is the BEST! ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/10 "2026-08-10T18:06:28Z")
Cool I love jazz.🎷 This guy has a lot of in depth content thanks for sharing! ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/11 "2026-08-10T21:32:25Z")
Thank you guys! I am currently re-sculpting the dragon as i had learned a much better way of doing hair and horns from Trikvits youtube channel. thank you @Renzatic for showing me that I learned a lot a of useful tricks and sculpting human and non human characters! > **Trikvits channel!** > > [https://www.youtube.com/@Trikvlt/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@Trikvlt/videos) ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/12 "2026-08-11T00:41:54Z")
okay here’s the general sculpt.👍 ![dragon lizard](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/c/f/9/cf9ae6dbcf52770d03aae94f3eadd4240d58ef6d.png) (edit jaws a little off, i will need to fix that) I will be working on a lot more reptile and other creatures as i have much to learn about sculpting! ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/13 "2026-08-11T01:21:50Z")
I recommend finding some references. Something to look at while sculpting to get an idea of the forms of the lizard you’re trying to recreate. Like this: ![IMG_0712](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/e/0/2/e02f84688f6cc623afb672b4c7354005b3425760.jpeg) Or try some dinosaurs. You can never go wrong with dinosaurs. > **[Dinosaur References - A 3D model collection by BDJ (@brentjenkins)](https://sketchfab.com/brentjenkins/collections/dinosaur-references-8f2af2bad361499c93fb718ec68bdc62)** > > Dinosaur References - A 3D model collection by BDJ (@brentjenkins) ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/14 "2026-08-11T01:25:43Z")
Ah thanks! i looked up lizards however i just got a bunch of ai stuff, got any places for references you recommend!😃 (thanks these will be super useful!) ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/15 "2026-08-11T01:27:21Z")
Just Google. Doesn’t seem to be a lot out there, but if you get specific, and maybe look up more dinosaurs, you’re bound to find something good eventually. ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/16 "2026-08-11T01:29:08Z")
Thanks, I will try to search for a certain species, that will also make it easier to find proportions as well.👍 ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/17 "2026-08-11T01:31:27Z")
Try this: > **[Komodo Dragons — Animal Photo Reference Repository](https://www.animal-photo-references.com/komodo-dragons)** ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/18 "2026-08-11T01:32:57Z")
Wow that’s a lot of high quality references thanks!😊 ---
**Author:** ![Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/renzatic/32/1433665_2.png) [@Renzatic](https://blenderartists.org/u/Renzatic)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/19 "2026-08-11T01:33:28Z")
Apparently, you can’t go wrong with Komodo Dragons either. ---
**Author:** ![NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/nerdy1/32/1478413_2.png) [@NerdY1](https://blenderartists.org/u/NerdY1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890/20 "2026-08-11T01:36:47Z")
They are very interesting creatures, thanks for the help! [Next page](https://blenderartists.org/t/character-scultping-practice-and-tricks/1649890.md?page=2)