SCULPT HIGH-QUALITY CREATURES
DATES:
11 MAY 2026 - 11 JULY 2026
DURATION:
8 WEEKS TOTAL
LIVE SESSIONS:
SATURDAYS AT 11 AM PT
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LEVEL UP YOUR CREATURES IN 8 WEEKS
DATES:
11 MAY 2026 - 11 JULY 2026
DURATION:
8 WEEKS
LIVE SESSIONS:
SATURDAYS AT 11 AM PT
SKILL LEVEL:
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
ENROLL NOWTHIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF...
YOU WANT TO BREAK INTO THE GAME OR FILM INDUSTRY
Learn the full process of creating production-ready creatures, building the skills and portfolio needed to start a career in character or creature art.
YOU WANT TO EXPAND YOUR SKILLS AS A CHARACTER ARTIST
Take your sculpting to the next level by mastering anatomy, proportions, and form, developing creatures that feel believable, dynamic, and grounded in real structure.
YOU WORK IN 3D OR GAMES AND WANT TO SPECIALIZE IN CREATURE CREATION
If you already have experience in 3D but want to focus on creature sculpting, this course will guide you through professional workflows from reference and blockout to sculpting, retopology, texturing, and presentation with hands-on guidance from an industry expert, Marcin Klicki.
Become the Character Artist You've Always Wanted to Be
Push your creature sculpting to a professional level, where every form feels intentional, every detail supports the design, and your work stands out instantly.
Learn how to create compelling, production-ready creatures from the ground up. From anatomy and proportions to form, surface detail, and final presentation, you’ll develop the skills needed to bring believable, visually striking creatures to life.
Go beyond just following steps and understand why things work. Build a strong artistic foundation while mastering the full creature creation workflow, including reference gathering, blockout, high-resolution sculpting, retopology, UVs, and texturing.
Learn directly from an industry expert who worked on titles such as The Witcher 3.
Gain insight into the artistic decisions and workflows used at the highest level of game production.
This live, hands-on workshop is designed to help you level up your skills, refine your eye, and create your strongest work yet, so you can build a portfolio that truly reflects your potential.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DURING THE WORKSHOP
HANDS-ON CREATURE PROJECTS
Bring your ideas to life by creating a complete creature from start to finish. You’ll go through the full production pipeline, reference gathering, blockout, sculpting, retopology, UVs, texturing, and final presentation, while developing a strong understanding of form, structure, and workflow.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Learn directly from an industry professional, Marcin Klicki, through live sessions, demos, and guided breakdowns of real creature creation workflows. Gain deeper insight into anatomy, proportions, and design principles used to create believable and compelling characters.
PORTFOLIO-BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Create a portfolio-ready creature that showcases your skills in sculpting, design, and presentation. Receive personalized feedback to refine your work, improve your understanding of anatomy and proportions, and confidently tackle new creative challenges.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
MARCIN KLICKI 
PRINCIPAL CHARACTER ARTIST AT CD PROJEKT RED
Brings over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry
Projects he has worked on include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone, and Cyberpunk 2077.
Marcin’s expertise in character and creature creation, along with over 13 years at CD Projekt Red, has made him a highly skilled and respected industry professional.
In the Creature Sculpting workshop, he will share his hands-on knowledge and production workflows to help aspiring artists master anatomy, sculpting, and creature design while building a standout portfolio.
WORKSHOP SYLLABUS
REQUIRED BOOTCAMP SOFTWARE: Photoshop, ZBrush and 3D packages such as Maya, 3Dsmax, Modo, or else should be known to follow along
MODULE 1
Concept & Overview
MODULE 1
Concept & Overview
MODULE 2
Base: Block In
MODULE 2
Base: Block In
MODULE 3
Base: Primary Forms
MODULE 3
Base: Primary Forms
MODULE 4
Base: Secondary Forms
MODULE 4
Base: Secondary Forms
MODULE 5
Retopology - Finalize Concept
MODULE 5
Retopology - Finalize Concept
MODULE 6-7
Sculpting Details
MODULE 6-7
Sculpting Details
MODULE 8
Finalize Details
MODULE 8
Finalize Details
MODULE 9
Texturing
MODULE 9
Texturing
MODULE 10
Final Presentation
MODULE 10
Final Presentation
STUDENT ARTWORK
Student Reviews
Ashkan
Marcin Klicki provided invaluable guidance and knowledge.
Creating my creature was an incredible journey of learning and growth, and I'm deeply grateful to Ryan Kingslien, the principal of Vertex School, for this opportunity.
Mike
This course definitely had an effect on my workflow.
Marcin's experience coupled with his ability to clearly and concisely communicate definitely helped elevate my creature to new heights.
I would highly suggest that anyone, regardless of experience, check out a class with Marcin at Vertex School.
I know that, without a doubt, Vertex School and Marcin Klicki have had a direct impact on my skill level and aided in my journey to become a AAA Character Artist. A journey that was just realized after years of effort and work.
Zeel
It's a solid course and I learned quite a bit. Marcin is very knowledgeable and broke down complex concepts into manageable steps. He was also very patient in the live sessions and helped me grasp several new techniques to improve my skills.
What's the cost?
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Those in the USA can select Pay in full to pay in 4 interest-free payments through Klarna or Afterpay.
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