$500 Cubebrush Credits
ZBrush 4R8 (ZBrushCore for 2D)
IAMAG Master Classes Online
3DTotal - "Beginners Guide to Digital Painting Characters" (3D) or "Mythical Beasts" book (2D)
Marmoset Toolbag 3 (Marmoset Hexels for 2D)
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4th Place Winner

$200 Cubebrush Credits
IAMAG Master Classes Online
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Cubebrush T-Shirt

5th Place Winner

$100 Cubebrush Credits
IAMAG Master Classes Online
3DTotal - "Beginners Guide to Digital Painting Characters" (3D) or "Mythical Beasts" book (2D)
Cubebrush T-Shirt

💬 Community Support Winner (2)

$200 Cubebrush Credits
Cubebrush T-Shirt

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Entering

Seeing how incredible last year's entries were, we know it can be a little intimidating to compete but remember, the community feedback and the entire character creation process are both fantastic experiences to improve your skills, whether you win or not.

We highly recommend everyone participate, you'll be suprised at how much you can accomplish when the pressure is on!

ENTER ART WAR 2

We can't wait to see your entries, best of luck to everyone!

-the Cubebrush team

Sarah Loughry

News04 JAN 20180