Sculpting

Approach

Create a basic character outline through one of the Character Creation approaches. Then go to Sculpt Mode and perform these setup steps:

• Click the Brush menu and check Front Faces Only
• Turn on X mirroring (if so desired)
• Use R to visually set the remesh size, or click the Remesh menu to set it there

To perform sculpting:

• Select the brush you want, then use F to adjust the radius and Shift-F to adjust the strength
• Apply the tool to your mesh
• Periodically use Control-R to remesh (or use a Retopology add-on)

Frequently Used Brushes

• Draw
• Grab
• Clay Strips
• Crease Polish

Techniques

• To create eye sockets, you can invert Clay Strip to make gaps.
• To create a nose, the Snake Hook can be used. Then use Grab to adjust.
• The mouth can be made with a Crease brush, drawing a sort of mild M shape.
• Use Clay Strips to add bulbous shapes, like chin definition.