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Where should you actually start with Blender in 2026?
That’s the question behind this new guide inspired by SouthernShotty’s video.
https://www.3dblendered.com/learning-blender/how-to-learn-blender-in-2026-roadmap-from-southernshotty/

I’ve turned his recommendations into a structured article, organised by category, with the best creators, tutorials, courses, and tools for each area of Blender — from fundamentals to more specialised paths like sculpting, rigging, animation, Geometry Nodes, lighting, and colour management.

The guide also makes clear what’s free, what’s paid, and which artists, educators, and studios are worth following if you want to learn from masters and professionals of the sector.

A useful read for anyone who wants a more focused way into Blender.

#Blender #BlenderTutorial #b3s #blender3d #southernshotty @southernshotty

Made with #Blender3D by @doublegum_
Doublegum says: "Throwback to my first toon shader that actually moved".

- Komikaze Toon Shader Pack
https://superhivemarket.com/products/komikaze/?ref=567
#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

t’s 2026—if you aren't using these 20 addons, you’re working too hard. We’ve curated the ultimate toolkit to help you level up from beginner to pro in half the time.

From free built-in "must-haves" to AI-powered plugins, our guide covers:
✅ Automation: Skip the node spaghetti and messy topology.
✅ Assets: Drag-and-drop 8K models and materials instantly.
✅ Top addons are Node Wrangler, Hard Ops, BlenderKit, and Sanctus Library.

Read the full guide here: 👉 https://www.3dblendered.com/blender-add-ons/the-top-20-blender-addons-for-beginners-in-2026/

#b3d #Blender3D #3DArtist #BlenderAddons #WorkflowTips #3DBlendered

Made with #Blender3D by @nooan_art, a 3D artist from the US 🇺🇸.
Luca's walk - The steps of fear as he first entered the human world. 😬 Nooan wished he could clone himself so he could work with clients and do what he loves to share with all of you.

https://www.behance.net/nooanart

motiongraphics #animation #uiux #motionlover #clayart @disney @disneyanimation #metaverse #rig #avatar3d #graphicgang #blender #3d #3dillustration #3dblendered #toy #lowpoly #toyart #dribbble #illustration #illustrationart #cute #isometric #xuxoe #cartoon #run
#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @nooan_art, a 3D artist from the US 🇺🇸.
Luca's walk - The steps of fear as he first entered the human world. 😬 Nooan wished he could clone himself so he could work with clients and do what he loves to share with all of you.

https://www.behance.net/nooanart

motiongraphics #animation #uiux #motionlover #clayart @disney @disneyanimation #metaverse #rig #avatar3d #graphicgang #blender #3d #3dillustration #3dblendered #toy #lowpoly #toyart #dribbble #illustration #illustrationart #cute #isometric #xuxoe #cartoon #run
#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @nooan_art, a 3D artist from the US 🇺🇸.
Luca's walk - The steps of fear as he first entered the human world. 😬 Nooan wished he could clone himself so he could work with clients and do what he loves to share with all of you.

https://www.behance.net/nooanart

motiongraphics #animation #uiux #motionlover #clayart @disney @disneyanimation #metaverse #rig #avatar3d #graphicgang #blender #3d #3dillustration #3dblendered #toy #lowpoly #toyart #dribbble #illustration #illustrationart #cute #isometric #xuxoe #cartoon #run
#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Grumpy earthworm made with #Blender3D by the talented @rodrigosaure.

The author of the original drawing is none other than Adam Paloian @adampaloian, the mastermind behind the SpongeBob SquarePants special Go Fetch! Check it out, because it's a beauty that also shows off the power of Blender.

Rodrigo Sauré is a 3D artist from Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱. Rodrigo is focused on sculpting characters. His main tool by far is Blender. Rodrigo has collaborated with studios like Annapurna, Netflix, Warner Bros., and Amazon. He lives in Chile, but I love working with people from all over the world.

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Dynamic 3D video by @julia.vasilevskaia showcasing the LINK app, presenting a user interface that is engaging, intuitive, and easy to navigate and made with #Blender3D

Credits:

Creative/Art Direction, Design & Animation:
@julia.vasilevskaia

Texturing, Lighting, Compositing & Design Support:
@marias_sdo

Sound Design: @twinkle.sound

Our main focus was on bringing the app’s features to life through clean, expressive visuals and smooth animations that mimic real user interactions. We aimed to highlight the product in a modern and attractive way, making the interface feel light, natural, and enjoyable to explore.

Full presentation you can check out on Behance. Link https://www.behance.net/JuliaVasilevskaya

Tools: Blender, Cinema4d, Redshift, Adobe After Effects, Ableton Live

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

The Default Cube by @reynantemartinezcg and made with #Blender3D. A visualisation exercise and my tribute to Ton Roosendaal, the man and the legend who made Blender possible.

Reynante says: “I owe him what I've become today, and for paving the way to 18 wonderful years of seeing the world through the eyes of a 3D artist.
Thank you for planting the seed that has now become our careers and livelihoods.
For me, it all started with the cube”.

🔊 Sound on, if you haven't yet.

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Made with #Blender3D by @3dkamila (Kamila Stankiewicz), an Illustrator discovering the world of 3D.
3d models, animations, and 2D cute animations not fitting in my main illustrations account @st.kamila

She made this work following the Deep Paint. Here is the last assignment using this super pretty hatching look in the shadow parts. She says that it was a crazy, inspiring month (… ”thank you @tada.gaku!)
This character showed up before in her feed - it is the Blue Rose Girl, which think she is SO different from all other girls. A very sensitive type. But she believes the character is slowly growing up and doesn't view others as much from the top as before.
You can see the character in different versions in the next slides.
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#watercolor3D #3Dcharacter #deeppaint #Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Everyone’s vibing while the snake phases into the 4th dimension.
Made using #Blender3D and 'Clay Doh’.
By @doublegum_

If you want to buy: https://superhivemarket.com/products/claydoh/?ref=567 .
Use code "claydoh25" for a 25% discount

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Mediterranean summer 🍋🌊 by @heleview and made with #Blender3D
Helen is a 3D Blender artist.

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Mediterranean summer 🍋🌊 by @heleview and made with #Blender3D
Helen is a 3D Blender artist.

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Mediterranean summer 🍋🌊 by @heleview and made with #Blender3D
Helen is a 3D Blender artist.

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Mediterranean summer 🍋🌊 by @heleview and made with #Blender3D
Helen is a 3D Blender artist.

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D

Every 3D Concept Explained for anybody, a Must-Watch for Blender Beginners
If you’re new to Blender or just stepping into the world of 3D creation, understanding the basic 3D concepts to know is essential.

https://www.3dblendered.com/learning-blender/introduction-to-blender-for-beginners/every-3d-concept-explained-for-blender-beginners/

That’s why we’re spotlighting Digitalist’s video “Every 3D Concept Explained (Basics)”—a concise, beginner-friendly guide that demystifies the core principles of 3D modeling in under 10 minutes.

#blender3d #b3d @toplandmedia @topland_studio

🪶 "BIRD" 🐦‍⬛ by @paulalucasart andmade with #Blender3D.
My most recent commission - a really fun challenge making non-standard VTuber models! This is my test live tracking my motion in VSeeFace to make sure it's all working correctly🪶

#Blender #b3d #blendercommunity #MadewithBlender #blenderrender #3D #lowpoly3d #bird #crow