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Hello. I just retired. I taught for a couple decades after moving on from being a musician for about the same amount of time. I'm traveling in Europe now and have been working on a sci-fantasy ttrpg (telkenlost.com) for a few years with a friend. We're in the story-writing phase and I want to do the art for the project. I've dabbled in such at various times in the past but will contribute more time to it now. I think I enjoy being a digital nomad - but it's a tough change from so much consistency. A teacher has a purpose - a mission I'd say. The absence of that mission requires a replacement - so, entertainment through games - maybe? Time'll tell. After being a gamer for 50 years, I figure it has a shot. Best. 

Hello From Thailand

I'm not a new member of cgcookie but hang around from time to time.
Now starting to relearn everything about blender again and make some things that I need to create something that I am proud of.
After I took the basic mesh modeling course I think I know how to make a basic model. Now trying to finish my homework. ^__^

Hey cipheriszero , CG Cookie is a great place to hang out, imagine if we had a bar like yours, no one would ever leave.

Hello Folks,

Relativley new to CG Cookie and I enjoy the feedback I get from people so I thought I'd better introduce myself.

I'm a Structural Designer from Scotland so I do have MANY years worth of CAD experience but mainly producing 2D fabrication drawings with some dabbling in 3D.

I've always been interested in 3D art and learning about it from watching BTS content for animated films and videogames and I've known about blender for a while but it always seemed a bit daunting (still is!) but after finding this site and all the content, especially the structured courses I've been having a lot of fun with the process.

I have no idea if this will stay a hobby or move to something I could call work, I've always loved learning about creative processes but never considered myself as someone that could actually create.

But as long as I enjoy myself along the way I will consider it time well spent.

Welcome ponchismaaan ,

Thrilled you made your way to CG Cookie. The community is great for feedback, there are lots of talented people here who are able to answer any questions you may have.

Blender is easier to learn than other 3D software, because of the great Blender community and the willingness to share knowledge, you wouldn't find that with Maya.

Hobby, work, hobby, work, having fun and enjoying the process is key to both. 

Happy Blending.

Happy to discover your journey as well!  I'm kind of in the same state of mind as you: Blender recently became a hobby that has potential to get out of control and I'm also looking at ways to include it in my work.  As a consultant I make presentations and thanks to blender I can make my point visually, without having to go for stock images!  

Already had a chance to include 2 pieces in a presentation without anyone noticing -> I take it as a compliment -> the images are good enough to make the management test.  Hope it'll become more and more my work reality and at the same time like @adrian2301 sais -> work , hobby,...  it needs to remain fun!

Hey amberkelly ,

Welcome aboard the Cookie Cruiser Captain, any orders from Admiral @wesburke ?

Great to see you here, should we call you captain? or ma'am, or you ok with Amber?

What an interesting and varied background you have. A good pub quiz could end many wars, but may start a few also.

Are you learning/creative with Blender? or are you just here for the cookies?

I'm guessing the picture of you on the boat was taken on a US lake, I'm gonna say Lake Michigan? Am I right? Do I win a cookie?

Its great to get to know the real people behind the profiles, thanks for sharing your story with us.

cipheriszero Nice looking bar ! I especially like the idea with the ladder entrance 😊!

@Ingmar Franz

Thank you. It needs a ladder because it is a secret basement bar.  😊 

cipheriszero That's what I already supposed. But don't tell anybody ... 😉

Hello everybody !

My name is kevin and i live in the netherlands and have been working in construction for 10+ years.
I have always been fascinated by games and the amazing worlds in 3d space. I have taken a different route in life, quite my job and now i'm fulltime studying to become an environment artist all thanks to my lovely wife!! who has made all of this possible.

PS... CGCookie rocks !!

Hey bblockblender ,

Its great to have you here in the cookie community.

Isn't it great, having a wife that supports you, playing on the computer all day!

Absolutely, CG Cookie rocks!!

On the subject of rocks, you maybe interested in Modeling Video Game Assets in Blender , this course takes you through the stages of modeling a pile of rocks for game environment. Then the follow on course Texturing Game Assets in Blender , and also Using Game Assets in Unity .

Its an older course using an older version of Blender, but you can download older version from blender.org to follow along if you are unfamiliar with Blender's UI.

You may have seen the community post a progress thread, its a great way to get feedback and keep track of your progress.

Also getting involved in the community by offering feedback and encouragement to others will help you in your own projects.

Grab a cookie and have fun.  🍪

Thanks for the tips ! And yeah it's great ;) 

I will look into it ! there is so much to do here on CG but feedback is everything, i will check out the community !

Here's what i did for X-Plane

Keep on my new dear friend, 4 children - that's a lot of life. Motor cycling?  My heart starts beating faster, not of the adrenalin, but of sorrow - i lost two good friends - in a break of a second of unawareness. Keep on keeping us together, happy blending, Lutz (cgfalcon)