Welcome, we’re so happy you’re here!
This is a joyful space to improve your 3D character art, grow as an artist and person, and feel supported along the way.
You’ll learn from a kind and experienced mentor (hi, that’s me!) how to create with joy, and enjoy the process of making art. You might even make some friends for life along the way.
If that sounds good, then this is the place for you.
Want to join the next upcoming 3D Character Mentorship and Live Classes?
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Hi! I'm Leticia Gillett
I’ve been working in the entertainment industry and teaching 3D art for over 15 years. As a 3D Character Supervisor, 3D Visdev Artist and Modeler/sculptor, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with studios such as Disney Animation, Disney Consumer Products, Blizzard, DreamWorks, and Netflix.
I believe that teaching is a form of art. The way I see it, if you do it well, you can open a world of possibilities to a student's mind. My goal is to serve, inspire and guide with a gentle hand so that they can find their own way to the joys of self expression.
Portfolio - artstation.com/leticiarg
Instagram - @LeticiaGillettart
Meet the 3D&JOY Team
Dana Nugumanova
"Some of the best parts of this mentorship for me were Leticia's outlook on our relationships with art, life and ourselves as artists and humans. She underlined many times throughout the mentorship how important it was to have a healthy mindset beyond just the technical skills when creating art. It was of course also great to get an insight into Leticia's process and watch her create art in real time while sharing tips and fun stories. This was genuinely one of the best and pleasant class experiences I had ever had!"
Maria Florencia Nespola
"Leticia creates an inspiring and deeply encouraging space, where you’re invited to explore your creativity and storytelling. Her feedback is thoughtful and intentional, always pushing you to grow. Watching my character progress throughout the mentorship was a beautiful experience. I really enjoyed the process and came out of it feeling more confident in my artistic decisions!"
Filipe Rodrigues
"Leticia is such a great mentor and now friend! Her mentorship is where I evolved the most as an artist! Where I learned how to develop and improve my own style."
A Course For Everybody
We offer recorded classes for subjects such as lighting and shading, sculpting on iPad or in ZBrush for desktop and blockout technique fundamentals to improve your 3d sketching skills and design.
We also have mentorships and live classes where we go deeper on the subject of character creation!
Introduction to ZBrush for iPad
Intro class for complete beginners. Learn how to use ZBrush on the iPad and sculpt a cute character.
Designing Body Blockouts in 3D
Learn how to create male and female body blockouts in ZBrush.
Light and Render with Marmoset Toolbag
Intro class on how to use Marmoset Toolbag. Learn to shade, light, and render your models.
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I've created this cheat sheet with all the main design concepts I use when creating characters.
This could be a helpful tool to have next to you as a way to double check your work and softly guide some of your decisions when designing your stories!
I hope you all enjoy it! :D
I want it!
Matheus Alves Lima
"This class is a game changer!!! I had an amazing time and it opened my eyes for things that I thought I knew but I realize I don't, it was my first step to a new level in my career, for sure I will be another artist after this classes. Thanks Leticia."
Spenser Morgan
"Going into this mentorship most of the characters I had made previously were fanart as I was a bit unsure about creating my own original characters. But Leticia’s process and guidance helped ease that fear and I feel like I’ve really grown through this mentorship. Leticia truly cares about your progress and wants to help you grow and pushes you, in a gentle way, to be the best artist you can be. I feel so much more confident creating characters now."
Stephen Davidian
"Leticia's mentorship helped me grow so much as an artist, not only technically, but creatively as well. Through her guidance, I learned how to approach character design with more intention."
We Believe that...
Learning with joy and gentle consistency is the best way to create a healthy relationship with your art and with yourself.
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If you have any questions or suggestions, we’ll be more than happy to answer you with joy!
