Description
Book and Pay — 3D character and creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods
3D Character & Creature Art Mentorship – Summary
Important: If you have not yet been given a code to book your mentorship, you cannot purchase this service yet. See bottom of the page for more details.
In this mentorship, you will focus on bridging the gap between artistic vision and production reality. Mentor, Damon Woods, offers portfolio reviews, technical guidance, and career coaching for both newcomers and experienced artists aiming to enter or advance within AAA studios. From improving anatomy and storytelling in character design to navigating the job market, the goal is to provide actionable, honest feedback rooted in real-world production experience.
A seasoned 3D Character Artist with over 15 years in the AAA games industry, Damon has worked on major franchises like Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, contributing to high-fidelity, next-gen character production.
His expertise spans the full character art pipeline — from concept interpretation, sculpting, and topology to texturing, materials, and final engine implementation (Unreal Engine, Unity). He’s proficient with industry-standard tools including ZBrush, Maya, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter/Designer, and real-time PBR workflows.
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Mentorship Overview
- Subject – 3D Character and Creature Art
- Mentor – Damon Woods
- Format – Personalized guidance in weekly one-on-one sessions, conducted via video calls
- Mentee Spotlight – Your final project will be featured on the Vessel Forge website and social media.
- Mentee Showcase – You’ll have an opportunity to collaborate with us to write a blog breakdown of the project you complete during your mentorship. Note: Must be selected for this opportunity.
- Post-Mentorship Support – Receive access to our exclusive community Discord, where you can connect with other mentors and mentees, ask questions, get feedback and more.
- Recommended Skill Level – Beginner to Advanced.
- Prerequisites – Intermediate understanding of at least one 3D program (Maya, Max, Blender). And a solid knowledge of anatomy and form.
Choosing Your Program
For this mentorship, you can choose from our four-session Gold program or eight-session Diamond program.
We generally recommend our Diamond program for complex, highly detailed projects that require more time, guidance, and meticulous work. Our Gold program is best suited for smaller, less-complex projects that can be completed on a shorter timeline.
If you are unsure which program would be best for you, reach out to us at contact us and we can provide you with a recommendation.
APPLICATION and Purchase Process
In order to purchase a mentorship, we require that you first complete an application process. If you are approved, we’ll send you a confirmation email with a code which you can then use to book and pay for your mentorship at the top of this page.
If your code is not working, reach out to us at contact@vesselforge.com with your name and the code included in your confirmation email and we will assist you!
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